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Living above two decades is quite a big deal. Despite this, it’s every man’s dream to outlive this milestone – maybe three decades more, after all, nobody wants to die. That’s on a light note though. Now, as you grow older, there’s a need to be aware of the changes in your body system. Hence, the need to hit the gym from an entirely different perspective, unlike other younger counterparts.
Needless to say, at above 40, the risk of contracting an acute illness is high especially as the body’s defense mechanism nosedives in its functionality. Consequently, engaging in rigorous exercise can exacerbate the shrinking process of the body and thus complicate health issues. To avoid this, balancing weight training becomes of utmost importance.
Don’t pounce on heavy lifts and weights without a proper warm-up. Your body needs to be aware and thoroughly prepared for the herculean task. Hence, the need to properly warm-up. Begin with general warm-up top increase body temperature, normalize heartbeat and also optimize blood flow in the body. This is good as it stabilized the body and ensures it’s adequately aware of what’s about to hit it. You can also try specific warm-up too, that is, exercises that prepare you for the actual workout you intend to do. Again, this routine helps mobilize your body for the whole operation.
Your body tells you when you begin to overburden it. All you have to do is listen and stop. When you begin to feel tired and the aches begin to tell on your elbows, joints, back, or elsewhere, know it’s high time you stopped. Don’t keep adding weight bars when you have to relax.