Muscle Strength: Use It Or Lose It

This study presents a ratherdramatic“use it or lose it” scenario. With luck, few of us will be completely immobilized for two weeks (or more), but accidents do happen, as do illnesses that can lay you low and keep you there from time to time. It’s worth heeding this study’s message– that to restore your fitness you have to do more than just return to your usual workout, you’ll also have to includestrength training (something I regard as an essential part of any exercise program along with aerobic exercise for cardiovascular fitness and stretching for flexibility).

Source: Dr. Weil's Daily Health Tips - October 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dr. Weil Tags: Science and Supplement News immobility leg muscle strength physical activity Source Type: blogs