Its never to late to start weight training and going to the gym. What ever you age resistance training can have a whole host of benefits to your body.
Before you undertake any new changes to your diet and lifestyle it is important to speak to your doctor and get the all clear that you are medically fit to start training. The doctor maybe able to advise you as to which training plan is suited for you.
Weight lifting for seniors is a great way to keep hit and healthy and has a whole host of benefits, not just strength and muscle increases.
Here are a few of the benefits from weight training:
Increase of Bone Density
Weight lifting may help increase bone density and help defend against osteoporosis or fractures. The more muscle you have protecting your bones the better. 
Decease Chance of regular Injuries
When you train with weights you not only train and strengthen your muscles but you also work your ligaments and tendons this will reduce the chances of picking up injuries and your body will be a lot more protected.
Reduction in other health risks
Numerous studies have demonstrated that regular weight lifting for seniors can have a positive effect on health by showing reductions in the rate of insulin resistance, blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
Regular weight lifting can lead to the following benefits;
Increased muscular strength
Improved heart and lung function
Greater proficiency in sports
Boosted energy levels
Improved appearance
Self confidence
Reduction in body fat levels
Your weight lifting program doesn't have to be anything to exotic as you are not going to be competing for the next Mr Universe competition. You still need a level of intensity to get any benefit from it.
Before starting any sort of exercise program you Must
- Ask your doctor
- Start slowly and slowly increase the weights, reps and intensity levels.
- Make sure you have the right footwear and clothing
- Know your limits - if it hurts stop
Use light weights to begin with this will help you get used to the exercises and prepare your body for more heavier lifting.
You will want to concentrate on compound movements which involve larger areas of the body. These movements have the greatest effect on building muscle and strength. These exercises include:
Dumbbell Bench Press
Deadlifts
Lunges
Barbell Curl
Bent Over Rows
Shoulder Press
Crunches
These are all great exercises and combining them would make up a great workout program.
3 sets of 12-15 reps
30 seconds rest between sets
1-3 Workouts per week
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