Strength training, even when performed at a slower pace, offers numerous benefits for women over 40. In fact, slow-moving or controlled strength workouts can be particularly beneficial due to their reduced risk of injury and suitability for those with varying fitness levels. Here are some advantages of slow-moving strength workouts for women over 40:

Improved Muscle Tone and Strength: Strength training helps increase muscle mass and definition. Slow and controlled movements place less stress on joints and tendons, making it easier for older individuals to engage in strength training without overexertion.

Increased Metabolism:  As we age, our metabolism tends to slow down. Building lean muscle through strength training helps counteract this process by boosting your resting metabolic rate, which means you burn more calories even at rest.

Enhanced Bone Density:  Strength training is a weight-bearing exercise that can help maintain and even improve bone density. This is especially important for women over 40, as they are at a higher risk of osteoporosis.

Better Posture and Balance:  Slow-moving strength exercises often involve balance and stability, which can help improve posture and reduce the risk of falls, a common concern for older individuals.

Joint Health:  Controlled movements put less strain on joints and can help alleviate joint pain. Strength training can also improve joint stability and reduce the risk of arthritis-related issues.

Weight Management:  Building muscle can contribute to weight loss or maintenance by increasing your metabolic rate and burning calories. Additionally, muscle takes up less space than fat, so you may notice improved body composition.

Stress Reduction: Exercise, including strength training, has been shown to reduce stress and improve mood. It can also aid in better sleep, which is crucial for overall health, especially as you age.

Chronic Disease Management:  Strength training can help manage and prevent chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.

Functional Fitness: Slow-moving strength workouts often involve functional movements that mimic everyday activities. This can make daily tasks easier and reduce the risk of injury during everyday activities.

Increased Independence: As you age, maintaining strength and mobility becomes vital for maintaining independence. Strength training can help you stay active and self-sufficient longer.

When engaging in slow-moving strength workouts, it’s essential to prioritize proper form and technique to minimize the risk of injury. Additionally, it’s advisable to consult with a healthcare provider or fitness professional, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or concerns.

Incorporate a variety of exercises that target different muscle groups, and consider including resistance bands, free weights, or bodyweight exercises in your routine. A well-rounded strength training program can help you reap the full range of benefits and support a healthier and more active lifestyle as you age.

For more information regarding how workouts at SuperSlowLA can improve your total body toning, aerobic conditioning, plyometric training, nutrition planning, and body balance workouts with only 30-minute workout sessions each week, check out SuperSlowLA today at https://www.SuperSlowLA.com, 310-471-1300 or at 11604 Chayote Street, Los Angeles, CA 90049. 

Make working out fun and effective by exercising and training your balance and entire body today at SuperSlowLA.  Because whole body maximum health is absolutely achievable today!  Contact SuperSlowLA today at https://www.SuperSlowLA.com to learn more.

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As with many other age-related conditions, there are things we can do to protect ourselves from osteoporosis.  Several controllable osteoporosis factors include:  

Not enough calcium and vitamin D intake; Smoking cigarettes; Drinking too much alcohol; and being sedentary.  Your risks of developing osteoporosis can be reduced by taking steps to build stronger bones by eating low or nonfat dairy products, replace pop or soda with water or a decaffeinated beverage and exercising regularly including weight-bearing exercises. Research has shown that regular exercise helps a great deal to increase your bone mass.

For more information regarding how workouts at SuperSlowLA can improve your physical health with only 30-minute workout sessions each week, check out SuperSlowLA today at https://www.SuperSlowLA.com, 310-471-1300 or at 11604 Chayote Street, Los Angeles, CA 90049. 

Millions of us in the United States have osteoporosis.  Stop fears of getting old today and make working out fun and effective by exercising and training your balance and entire body today at SuperSlowLA.  Because whole body maximum health is absolutely achievable today!  Contact SuperSlowLA today at https://www.SuperSlowLA.com to learn more.

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When it comes to exercise things are definitely different.  There is information everywhere and everyone knows, or says they know, how and some way to exercise. However … the lack of motivation towards exercise shown by humans worldwide proves that we do not do what we know, and we do not do what we want either because most of us genuinely want to exercise but we don’t always do it. 

Clearly, in order to exercise we need to do, not just what we know or want, but what we are motivated to do. This article will share a few strategies that hope to help you become motivated to exercise.

#1 — Have a vision about your self-image.  The truth is most of us have a certain picture of how we would like to look. Without a vision of our ideal body shape or weight you are doomed to just pump food into your body and not make an effort to lose weight. This article is not at all saying you should not accept yourself the way you are. Rather … This article is saying that it is important for each and every person to have a vision about your healthy self-image, and accepting yourself the way you are right now might mean you do wish to change your self-image when it comes to being fit or weight loss. 

#2 — Forget fitness rules and do what you like. 

It is easy to get trapped into what experts think exercise should be. Things in life get done when we have fun and are excited. Forget what other people think exercise should be. What are you exactly into? Whatever you are into, let that be your exercise.

Pickup your momentum and move away from a sedentary lifestyle.  The reason most of us successfully learned to ride a bicycle when we were young was due to the fact that even-though falling was painful, we did what we liked. Do what you like when it comes to exercise to overcome what you perceive as pain in exercising.

#3 — Do not eat for taste.

To keep motivated to exercise you need to see results, like muscle gain, weight loss or a toned body.  If you do not see results, you are likely to give up.  To see results you need to eat well. Remember if you want to lose weight or gain muscle 80% of exercise results depend on your diet and 20% depend on your physical effort.

Most people fail when it comes to diet because they eat for taste. When it comes to taste, pretty much everyone would agree that KFC definitely beats a dish of steamed or cooked vegetables. So … the real truth is that when we eat for taste we set ourselves up for failure.  Commit to eat differently.  Eat for nutrition rather taste. 

Make your now, that means today as well as the 2022 year, your time for fun working out by exercising and training your balance and entire body at SuperSlowLA.  

Because whole body maximum health is absolutely achievable today! Contact SuperSlowLA today at https://www.SuperSlowLA.com to learn more.

Remember to remain inspired, remove all obstacles standing in your way of total body success and do not dare give up on yourself or your dreams! Visit SuperSlowLA today at https://www.SuperSlowLA.com.

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https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a27760105/low-carb-grains/

Feel free to contact me if you have other wellness-related questions that can impact your fitness regimen.

Yours in good health, Benjamin Fisher!

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When we add weightlifting to our weekly fitness routine, we can make significant gains in muscle mass and strength as well as improve our mobility, mental sharpness and metabolic health. The experiments used in this study show significant reversals in bone density loss, and appear to help stop osteoporosis in its tracks. You can definitely see the importance of strength training as you get older!

Have a look, and start weightlifting as soon as you can. If it’s difficult to get to a gym or you don’t like the typical health club atmosphere, call us! At SuperSlow LA, a private facility located in the heart of Brentwood, you can come in and be done in only 30 minutes, once a week.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/20/well/move/lifting-weights-exercise-older-aging-muscles-psychology.html

Yours in good health, Benjamin Fisher!

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Corrie is a SuperSlow strength training specialist who was a featured staff member at New York City’s Ultimate Training Center for six years. Born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina, Corrie learned to dance at a young age. She went to the College of Charleston, minoring in Dance, and graduating with a B.S. in Psychology.

After college, Corrie worked as an assistant physical therapist at New York’s esteemed Hospital For Special Surgery before transitioning into fitness, nutrition, and preventive medicine. These interests brought her to UTC, one of the founding SuperSlow studios in New York City, where she learned to be an instructor/trainer.

Corrie moved to Los Angeles this past fall, and she can’t wait to help clients feel better from the inside out at our own SuperSlow studio. Welcome, Corrie!

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While limiting salt intake and adding sleep hours are a few ways patients can help lower their blood pressure, vigorous exercise is also a well-recognized lifestyle modifier that can help as well. SuperSlow LA is expert at helping you gain strength, manage weight and lower blood pressure levels. Click here for the entire story.

Yours in good health,
Bruce Fisher

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We incorporate meditation techniques in our SuperSlow workouts too; it makes your training more relaxing and easier to accomplish. When you move slowly and breathe slowly, that’s a form of meditation. My clients feel more relaxed, and are able to perform the exercises to full muscle fatigue, which is the goal in any of our workout sessions.

Why not try meditating for yourself, and see if it improves your quality of life?

Meditation 101: Techniques, Benefits, and a Beginner’s How-to courtesy Gaiam.

Yours in health, Bruce

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