Researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute conducted a study comparing three groups of women 70 to 80 years of age. The women were randomly assigned to participate in weight training classes, cardio (walking), or yoga or Pilate's classes. All of the participants had mild cognitive impairment which is a risk factor for Alzheimer's and dementia.
The researchers found that those participants who were assigned to the weight training and cardio groups incurred fewer health care costs as measured by doctor visits and lab tests. The results of this study reinforce findings of similar studies. A study published in the Journal of Aging Research found that cardio and weight training programs improved cognitive performance in participants while toning classes that incorporated yoga and Pilate's did not.
We know that most of our Warriors are not in the 70 to 80 year age group (but we are incredibly proud of those who are). So what about the rest of you teenagers to 60 somethings? We all reap the benefits of a fitness routine that includes regular cardio conditioning and strength training. Metabolic Training improves our heart health through the cardio aspect and those dumbbells that you have become so attached to help strengthen your bones, provide arthritis relief, and improve glucose control, body composition, state of mind and sleep. We hope this gives you even more motivation to keep lifting, pushing, and pulling those dumbbells!
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