The Center for Disease Control
If you are interested in feeling
stronger, healthier and more vital this program is for you. This strength
training program was developed by experts at Tufts University and the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
Growing stronger is an exercise program based upon sound scientific
research involving strengthening exercises that have been shown to increase the
strength of your muscles, maintain the integrity of your bones and improve your
balance, coordination and mobility. In addition strength training can help
reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic diseases, including arthritis.
If you’re not physically active
now, Growing Stronger will help you make daily activity a regular part of your
life by building the essential strength that makes all movement easier and more
enjoyable.
Regular physical activity is not
only fun and healthy, but scientific evidence strongly shows that it’s safe for
almost everyone. And the health benefits far outweigh the risk of injury and
sudden heart attacks, two concerns that prevent many people from adding more
physical activity to their lives.
However, some people should check with their doctor before they start
becoming more physically active. Experts advise that if you have chronic disease,
such as a heart condition, arthritis, diabetes or high blood pressure, or
symptoms that could be due to a chronic disease, it’s important that you are
under the care of a doctor and talk to them about the types and amounts of
physically activity that are appropriate for you.
Why Strength Training? http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/why/index.html,
Benefits, research and background.
Motivation http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/motivation/index.html
Motivation, tips, setting goals, and celebrating success.
Preparation
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/preparation/index.html
safety, equipment, needs, scheduling
exercise and more.
Intensity http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/intensity/index.html
How to judge your effort?
Progression http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/progression/index.html
When and when not to increase your
intensity, how and why it’s important.
Staying on Track http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/staying/index.html includes log sheet with motivational and
instructional tips. These log sheets will help you accurately monitor your
progress in strength training.
Exercises http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/exercises/index.html From warm up to cool down
Frequently Asked Questions. http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/faq/index.html
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