Repost from our educator friends at verywellfit: Trusted nutrition and fitness information when you need it most. Know more, be healthier.
My previous article discussed the increasing popularity of strength training, a trend driven by wider scientific understanding and acceptance. As individuals age, they prioritize their health, especially given concerns about healthcare systems. Baby Boomers, GenX, and Millennials are proactively investing in their well-being. While not a new phenomenon, the pandemic highlighted how quickly unhealthy habits can compromise immunity and overall health.
Developing healthy habits offers cumulative benefits. Similar to many areas of life, positive results stem from mindful choices, timely actions, and consistent routines. Now, let’s refocus on the popular and crucial topic of strength training, especially as we get older.
Today’s health-conscious individuals prioritize muscle building, long-term well-being, and both physical and mental strength. So, let’s delve deeper into the topic of strength training. “Strength training aims to make muscles stronger. On the other hand, muscle building aims to modify muscle cell physiology to make muscles larger.” How do we build muscle? Hypertrophy. “Hypertrophy means increasing muscle size through targeted training that aims to increase your volume of weight lifted over time (sets x reps). Strength (the state of being strong) and strength training are the goals of increasing muscle force and the ability to lift heavier weights.” To go deeper on the differences, read the full article here: Hypertrophy vs. Strength: What You Should Know, data June 12, 2024 by Paul Rogers with review provided by Tara Laferrara, CPT.
