MP stresses importance of strength training as we grow older
SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim shared part of his workout strategy in a Facebook post on Wednesday morning , underlining the importance of strength training, especially as we grow older.
“These exercises build musculature, which many pursue for aesthetic reasons. There’s nothing wrong with that, per se ,”He went on to add that lifting weights, or strength training, “is really important for maintaining quality of life as one ages, and there’s even some evidence that it can prolong longevity .”
He ended his post by writing that he recommends adding a strength routine to one’s workouts for the sake of keeping fit for the family.
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