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 Resistance training is one of the best things older adults can do for their health When we think about staying healthy as we age, we often focus on diet or walking. But there's a powerful, often overlooked tool that can transform how you feel, move, and live: resistance training. What is Resistance Training? Resistance training (or strength training) is simply physical exercise designed to improve muscular strength, endurance, and size by causing muscles to contract against resistance from free weights, machines, elastic bands, or body weight.
Resistance Training Benefits. Extensive research shows that it's never too late to begin resistance training, and the benefits are substantial. Resistance training:
At Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNANNJ), our goal is to help our community stay active and in the comfort of home as long as possible, and staying strong is one of the most important ways to accomplish this. Before starting any new exercise program, check in with your doctor first, especially if you have existing conditions like heart disease or joint issues.  Did you know that Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNANNJ) is the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey? So we know a thing or two about healthy aging and how to successfully “age in place” while avoiding hospitalization and nursing homes. We suggest that you learn more about our home health care services and make a plan to age at home before you have a health emergency. Medicare and supplemental insurance often do not cover all the care our patients and caregivers need. If you would like to help, please visit vnannj.org/donate or call VNA Foundation at 973-451-4148. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNANNJ) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Somerset, and Passaic counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence. © All content on The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey's website, including blog posts, may be reproduced only if attributed to our organization with a link to vnannj.org. Comments are closed.
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