Get Stronger!
Health & Nutrition|July 2017
Fit more strength training into your day by doing a few simple exercises at home.
Get Stronger!

Strength training is an important exercise to do for good health. It builds muscle mass, strengthens bones, helps control blood sugar, and makes daily activities a little easier. “We have people who began strength training in their 70s and notice they can get in and out of a car more easily, or get off a couch without holding on to something,” says Madhuri Kale, a physical therapist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

You don’t always have to go to a gym to get stronger. There are easy ways to fit strength training into your daily routine at home.

Getting started

Get your doctor’s okay to begin a home strength-training programme. This is especially important if you have arthritis or problems with your heart, balance, or gait.

If you haven’t worked out in a long time, consider getting a physical therapy evaluation to determine your abilities and limitations and to get guidance on a strength-training routine that’s right for your needs. If you’re more active, consider working with a personal trainer to come up with a plan that you can do at home.

Strength training provides benefits

Whether you use weight-training machines, elastic resistance bands, dumbbells, barbells or simply the weight of your own body, you can strengthen your body’s muscles. Benefits include:

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