Strength Training for older people

I am sure that you have been on a long walk with a good friend and the time just went by so fast that you couldn’t believe it. You probably weren’t even tired after you were done. It certainly makes a difference when you have someone along with you. Well, the same goes for strength training.

No matter what kind of exercise or activity that you do it always seems better when someone else is exercising with you. Strength training is no different.
What are the benefits?

• Safety – If you are new to exercising, especially strength training or lifting weights having a partner to lift with is a good idea. If the workout becomes too much for you or you have over exerted yourself then your partner will be able to assist you if needed.
• Slow down your training – You might think that slowing down your training is a bad thing but it’s not. You don’t want to rush through a workout. If you take turns lifting then you will give your body a chance to recover between exercises.
• Technique – While you are lifting your partner can observe how you are doing your exercises and possibly make suggestions about your lifting technique.
• Pleasant company – Like the walking example that I gave, exercising with a  partner will make your time more enjoyable.

Of course it isn’t always possible to find someone to exercise with and that’s okay but if you can try to find a partner to do your strength training with.