Boost Memory

"There's another possible benefit of strength training:  a stronger memory."  researchers from the University of British Columbia

The above research involved women in the initial stages of cognitive decline who attended strength-training classes two times a week for six months.  At the end of the six months they showed significant improvement on memory tests compared with women who took only a walking or stretching class.  As we get older, we lose muscle mass.  One way to slow that is strength training:  that means lifting weights or using resistance machines.  I go to water aerobics three times a week and we use weights for most of the exercises.  I find I like this form of exercise better than the repetitive lifting of weights; it is a way to mix fun with strength building.  Whatever form works for you, it is important to have strength training be part of our regular exercise.  Building our strength can also prevent falls which can be disabling or deadly.