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Trends in Strength Training --- United States, 1998--2004
Because important health benefits are linked to strength training, a national health objective for 2010 is to increase to 30% the proportion of adults who perform physical activities that enhance and maintain muscular strength and endurance on greater than or equal to 2 days per week. CDC analyzed 1998-2004 data from the National Health Interview Survey to determine the annual prevalence of strength training among U.S. adults by age group and race/ethnicity. This report describes the results of that analysis.
Date Released: 11/17/2006 Running time: 1:20 Author: MMWR Series Name: A Minute of Health with CDC
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Did you know that, as we get older, we lose some of the muscle mass in our bodies? Over time, we can lose muscle mass in places like our arms, shoulders, and legs. It’s a natural part of the aging process, but there’s some good news — it is possible to slow down that process with exercise and strength training. According to a new study by the CDC, strength training can have benefits for everyone, especially older adults, and while adults over the age of 65 stand to gain the most by doing some type of strength training, they are also doing the least amounts of it.
By regularly lifting weights or doing calisthenics, older adults will be helping to maintain the strength needed for daily living activities, such as carrying groceries or walking up stairs.
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