Resistance training – an underutilized drug available in everybody’s medicine cabinet
Read the article on this topic and let me know what you think. What is the purpose of resistance training? Besides athletics, what other populations do think this type of training would be good for? Another popular thought, should we rely more on exercise to prevent and cure diseases or continue to use drugs?
Resistance training and lifting weights as you get older is statistically proven to keep you healthier and live longer. It is recommended to lift weights in moderation with progressive resistance training 2-3 times. This could lower your risk of mortality by 81% and risk of being put in a nursing home by 84%. As you get older your body doesn't heal as fast and your body's metabolism and testosterone lowers, hence you lose 1% of muscle mass every year you don't lift. The increase of dementia can be lowered with resistance lifts that help cognitive functions and muscle strengthening can occur even at an older age. Studies show that lifting n moderation for two days then going heavy to 80% of peak strength of an individual is the guideline for older people whether it be free weights, machines or resistance training. This could be great as well for people recovering form injury to rehab and use resistance bands and slowing develop their strength back. These natural body movements can be greater than medicine to increase all vital functions, and cognitive abilities while saving money and not paying for multiple drugs as you get older. Lifting is the more natural way to stay healthy as you age.
ReplyDeletePersonally I feel all age groups or individuals or just groups in general could benefit from any form of strength or resistance training. Specifically resistance or strength training would be good for individuals in their late to middle ages because it will help decline the rate of muscle atrophy and just general muscle decline. Resistance training would be perfect specifically for the senior population that may be coming back from possible a fall or some type of surgery, since resistance training is fairly easy on the bones and joints and doesn't involve weights that could possibly be damaging to the older population and it would give the senior population a means to be active and get in a good “workout”. In the case of using exercise to prevent diseases or continue to use just drugs to cure disease, I feel as though a healthy mix of having the patients do some exercises while in the hospital or whatever setting they may be in for treatment plus the added work of the drugs that would be the best way to fight disease in my opinion. I feel as though this would be the best option because in the article it was my understanding that they patients that saw improvement in kidney function and decreased inflammation experienced that because of a combination of drugs and exercise.
ReplyDeleteResistance training is a way to reduce the loss of both muscle mass and muscle strength that is often associated with aging. Because of this resistance training would most highly beneficial to middle aged as well as the elderly populations. Building of strength and consistent exercise routines through the study in the article has proven to have an array of health benefits including the reduction of certain diseases and even mortality rates. Also when paired with drug treatments can lead to quicker recovery times from certain injuries, an alternative to drug-only treatments. I think that strength and resistance training is beneficial for all ages and should be taught early life rather than at the last moment when it's too late. However for those who are struggling through an injury or a health problem like those in the nursing homes in this study, should all have access to supervised daily exercise regimes that could help them improve their overall health . The health benefits that exercise has, especially when it is done at least 3 days a week with the proper mechanisms and difficulty level, is too great to pass up.
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ReplyDeleteThe purpose of resistance training and lifting helps gain muscle strength. As you get older you lose about 1% of muscle mass each year. If your muscle strength keeps declining it can lead to an increased risk dementia, needing care, and mortality. Resistance training can also help athletes by making them stronger and help them gain muscle strength so they do not get injured as much. But besides athletes, some other populations that this type of training could be good for would be the elders. It is shown that if you do this type of training you could lower your risk of mortality by 81% and risk of being put into a nursing home by 84%. In Britain, they did a study and it showed that women would report up to 145 minutes per week of strength training and would have a 19-27% reduced risk of mortality from any cause. It is shown at the University of Sydney, that this type of training can improve cognitive function in adults who have subjective complaints about their memory. The American College of Sports Medicine advices that everyone, including older adults do at least 2 days of progressive resistance training, which is to be performed at a moderate to high/hard intensity on a scale of 0 to 10, involving the major muscle groups of the body. I believe that we should rely more on these exercises to prevent and cure disease because I feel as if someone feels and sees that they are making a difference in their life instead of just sitting around and waiting for a medicine to help.
ReplyDeleteThis article taught me that as we age we lose about 1% of muscle mass each year, but muscle strength declines at 3 times greater rate. This decline can result in an increase risk of dementia, needing care, and mortality. This article shows a resistance training program in the elderly in a nursing home. Overall, the results show that the training was effective, and it helped the individuals do things they couldn't before such as walking without a cane and standing up independently. So, it is shown that the elderly are being effected by resistance training and that this is not just effective for athletes. So, these studies show that this type of training is used to help increase muscle strength and reduce the risk of certain diseases. Also, I believe that resistance training should be used as the primary measure to cure and prevent diseases. However, I think that certain medications can be beneficial in some of these diseases, so they should not be eliminated completely. All in all, I believe that these types of training are very beneficial, and as stated in the article they should be preformed at least two days a week and supervised. This program could improve the lives of many older adults in ways that they do not even believe possible, so I think this program should be provided at as many skilled facilities as possible.
ReplyDeleteProgressive resistance training, or strength training, was introduced in 1990 and is commonly used for treating loss of muscle mass and strength, and to combat the loss of function that comes with disability. Besides athletes, populations of older men and women, disabled men and women, and those recovering from injury or going through physical rehabilitation may benefit from strength training. Daily strength training reduces the risk of mortality from any cause by about 20%, and 43% mortality from cancer specifically. Benefits can be seen from strength training as little as twice per week. It has also been found to increase bone strength in women about to enter menopause, helps people with type two diabetes regulate their blood glucose level, and benefits a person’s sleep, and can help to relieve depression. I believe that using strength training as a way to prevent diseases such as cancer is definitely a valid option, but I think that you need to do several other things like maintaining a healthy diet and having regular doctors visits as well. You also shouldn’t rely on just a healthy diet or exercise to cure diseases, especially ones like cancer. It’s important to know when to pursue other, more advanced treatment.
ReplyDeleteAs people get older they are at an increased risk of injury and illness, a lot of this is associated with a decrease in muscle strength. It becomes harder to maintain muscle mass as we get older because of illness and diseases can limit our ability to do physical exercise. We need to do everything that we can to avoid losing more muscle mass than we normally would as we age. A way to help this is by strength training. Strength training was introduced to a nursing home to see if it would help to treat the loss of muscle mass and it was proven to make a significant difference. Now strength training cannot take place of medications, but it can definitely be used along with them to help patients get better quicker. Some were able to walk without a cane or stand up from a chair after doing this type of training. This can help older adults to live longer and healthier lives by recovering from injuries or even preventing some. I believe that all age groups need to understand the importance and significance that strength training has on the body, not just older adults. If people start to build up muscle mass at a younger age and maintain it throughout their life then they should be less susceptible to injuries and diseases once they get older.
ReplyDeleteReading through the article to was brought to my attention that doing resistance training at an older age can reduce the chances of losing muscle mass which can save your body from many different negative effects. The purpose of doing resistance training is not only keeping muscle mass but can decrease the chance of morality by 20% and reduce the chance of getting cancer by 43% based off of a case study the researchers did. Yes this would help athletes out a lot by gaining muscle mass but this is very useful for the older generation around us, I also feel like resistance training could be very useful for women who are pregnant. In the article it stated that not only does this help improve muscle mass as we get older but it can also help with cognitive function in adults who have had complaints about their memory. I do feel like medicine can help out with fixing different illnesses but exercising can also help prevent certain diseases by allowing our body to create a strong immune system. Exercising is very beneficial to all ages and anyone can do it based off of different workouts based on that person. I feel that if there are studies that prove that resistance training can change people for the better then it's something that doctors should recommend to their patients.
ReplyDeleteStrength training is essential to the quality of life. It assists in maintaining bone density, increases the amount of power and force one can produce, and can even increase flexibility. Implementing strength training into a daily routine can help reduce the rate of deterioration of physical and mental health. Many older adults face many disabilities due to loss of muscle mass. Muscular strength and power are very important in daily living because you need it to be able to stand up from a chair, walk around, lift objects, etc. For example, many elderly face the stereotype of falling and breaking hips. Strength training could help prevent this by working on balance, proprioception, and coordination. Obviously you wouldn’t walk into the gym and see granny powerlifting, but use of resistance bands, light dumbells, and body movements go a long way. This is simply one population that would benefit from strength training. Advantages of strength training can be seen across all abilities and age groups. Starting with younger children is important to teach them proper mechanics and begin the muscle building with bodyweight exercises to prevent future injuries. Teens to adults tend to be focused on body image and maintaining overall health. In the long run, strength training helps preventing the onset of diseases and could actually replace some medication. Like I mentioned before, strength training is a factor in overall health, and when people are relatively healthy, they don’t become sick or injured as often. As the article stated, strength training helps with better sleep, managing blood sugar levels, depression, heart attack recovery, and memory. Though it won’t cure all illnesses, it would help in reducing the amount of drugs put into the body.
ReplyDeleteAs we get older, we lose 1% of muscle mass every year in which our muscle strength declines at a rate of three times greater. When we lose muscle strength, we increase our chances of getting dementia, needing care and mortality. Strength training is very beneficial to any age group. It helps increase bone strength, depression, sleep, helps manage your blood sugar levels and alot more. The article also talks about a relationship between strength gaining and improvements in cognition. I learned alot about strength training in this article. I did not know that as you grow older you lose at least 1% every year. I also learned that strength training can help with a lot of different things other than muscle and bone strength. I think it is very important to strength train for any age. Strength training has a ton of benefits, you can go at your own pace and do different exercises for different amounts of reps depending on what you want out of it. The article suggests that you do at least two days of progressive resistance training per week. In my opinion, strength training should be advised for everyone. During our younger years it is a great way to exercise, prevent injury and gain muscle strength. While in our older age, resistance strength training is a great way to maintain our muscle strength and keep our bones strong while also staying in decent shape.
ReplyDeleteThe purpose of resistance training is to train your muscles with strength but without weight, so it is easier to do the exercises without getting injured. Although you the elderly should not try to push too hard if they are in a frail state in their lives, making it difficult is key to gaining strength and stability from the band resistant exercises. Because it is easier to do and can be adjusted easily by the amount of resistance given, it has become increasingly popular to older adults and the elderly. They found it could often help people get rid of using a cane or walker and allow the elderly to sit up from chairs all by themselves. It is also known to be used for postmenopausal women because it can help train bone strength as well as it can for the elderly. For all using this type of workout, working out at least twice a week with supervision is advised for optimal results. I think relying on this exercise rather than using medicines would be a preference because exercise allows individuals to be healthier there for increasing their chance of living longer and having less illnesses while medicine just allows you to help cure illnesses you already have instead of the prevention that exercise takes.
ReplyDeleteGetting older doesn't just mean getting wiser, it also means that you are getting weaker because we lose 1% of muscle mass every year, and muscle strength declines at three times that rate, which is pretty rapid. And in this day and age we like to think that medicine can solve everything, which it does help with a lot but it can't fix everything. In this study the medicine older adults should be focusing on is exercise and strength training, because that is what is really going to make their quality of life better and reduce their mortality rates and probability. Just in this small study they did in 8 weeks the individuals showed 174% in strength gain, and two of them didn't have to use a cane anymore to walk, and one who needed a chair could now stand independently with no help, this is just from resistance and strength training. Obviously this would help the older generation the most, but it also could help younger kids to help them learn how to work out without doing to much, and making it unsafe for them. This is a cure that doesn't need to be prescribed it's cheaper and better for your body, than if you were to use drugs or other types of cures.
ReplyDeleteResistance training is one of the main ways I have been told to grow my strength especially after being injured. It is a great tool that is underutilized for many, resistance training could, in my opinion, be used in everyday life because no matter who you are, whether you are an athlete, normal person, overweight, young, or old, you are able to do some kind of resistance training which will help you in the long run with your physical health. Resistance training is much underutilized in the elderly population and could be a very vital part in keeping up with their strength and movement. It would help them to be able to do many things and give them another way to feel like they’re still in control of themselves and not depend on others as much. Resistance band could also minimize the amounts of drugs we give athletes and others who suffer from an injury by allowing them to use a resistance band instead of taking medicine to help get through an injury. The person would just use the resistance band to help get their range of motion back and even in some causes resistance bands can lower the pain that the person is having. In conclusion, resistance bands are a much underutilized asset today because everyone would like to just deal with something the easy way and just take the medicine. Resistance bands can also be utilized in the older population more than it is now to help them stay healthy a little bit longer than they would not doing anything to keep their strength.
ReplyDeleteThe aging process really takes a toll on a person’s body. As the body gets older, it therefore also starts to deteriorate the muscles as well which is very dangerous to the body that is used to a lifetime of being able to do ordinary activity. In the article, it mentions that the lowering of muscle strength is directly associated with an increased risk of dementia, which to me is very surprising. It also says that it can also lead to obviously needing to be cared for but it is also directly proportional to the mortality rate in the elderly population. However, there is a way that senior citizens can actually improve their muscle strength. Resistance training, which is doing exercise with resistance bands is a great way to benefit from exercise and also improve strength. A study in 1990 said that a group of individuals improved on average strength gains of 174% total, which is astronomical for something that is cheap and readily available to all populations. Improving exercise can also help improve cognitive thinking. In order for this type of training to occur at its potential, it must be performed at least two times a week. This can also be done using other types of exercises at high intensities.
ReplyDeleteI feel that with the ageing process resistance training should be used to help minimize the amount of effects of aging on the elderly. To keep the elderly healthy and happy and to make sure that other onset diseases or dementia doesn’t set in. To help them fight a lot of disorders and complications of aging. I feel that this resistance training should be implemented at an adolescent stage so that being exposed to it over the years can help to get you to work out later on. I do think that this could help to be an alternative to medications with the way that the results have looked. I think that with all the side effects of medicines why not try something that can't really hurt you but only benefit the patient. I feel like this should be implemented in all hospitals and nursing homes. The purpose of the resistance training is to build muscle strength to keep the body from losing too much muscle mass and function. Resistance training can help old people not use a can or be able to stand on their own without assistance. It would be amazing to see a majority of people who suffer with disorders and diseases that cause them to be in a wheel chair be able to walk again. I feel like resistance training is a great alternative for all who want to be healthy and wanting to stay healthy.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great way of treating loss of muscle mass and strength and reducing functional consequences of disability. I say this because it produces these good results and doesn’t require that much work. Mostly just requires a simple workout a couple of days out of the week lifting some weights and pushing against resistance. And it doesn’t have to be all that intense of a workout at the least about a 5 out of 10 for how hard you have to go it to make an impact your lifestyle. With that being said I think this is a pretty basic thing to do for better long-term health. And it’s almost a guaranteed way of making your situation better an adult because it reduces over 80% of people from going to nursing home from a recent study. I think it would be a good idea to rely more on exercise to prevent and cure diseases rather than to continue using drugs because I think its better than becoming to reliant on drugs. You can be put on drugs to limit the pain of later problems that can occur, but if this was done more regularly you can do away with a lot of these drugs
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