The Benefits of Strength Training for Boomers

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The number of baby boomers is growing in leaps and bounds, and more than any other demographic, this population realizes the importance of staying healthy. As baby boomers age, regular strength training is the key to improving joint flexibility, reducing the risk, and hopefully postponing the development of arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease or diabetes. 

In terms of weight loss,low calorie diets alone don't work.  They simply cause metabolism to plummet. That's not what you want.  You want to raise your metabolism. For baby boomers this is particularly important, as strength training raises your metabolism and helps you to avoid the metabolic sluggishness that often plagues people who are over 50. 

There are several benefits to why baby boomers need to stay active:

1. Maintain or lose weight
2. Prevent osteoporosis
3. Reduce the risk of diabetes
4. Ease arthritis conditions
5. Control hypertension & cholesterol levels
6. Restore balance & reduce falls
7. Build and keep muscles looking toned and strong 

We know the importance of staying healthy and active throughout life as a lifestyle choice.  Heartbreaker Dance & Fitness is adding 6:30am "Boomer Bootcamp" to our existing 5:00pm Fit & Fabulous After 50 class option to target individuals over 50 looking for a low impact solution to staying active and fit!