We have reported that running and other physical activity can lower your risk of having a heart attack. For those who do suffer a heart attack, a new study suggests that running can help you avoid a second one. According to a study by the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, people who had been active and maintained their activity level after a heart attack, or who increased their activity level, had an 89 percent lower risk of death or second heart attack than did patients who remained sedentary. Older adults can reap the benefits of a strength-training program. As we grow older, muscle fibers and the connecting tissue between nerves and muscles decrease.
Strength training can preserve muscles and can contribute to maintaining bone density.
The result of the training makes everyday actions such as walking, cooking, and reaching for the oat bran easier. The key, according to the American College of Sports Medicine, is to stay with the program once you have started. To maintain the benefits, make sure you pick a program that feels safe and comfortable. Many gyms offer programs that include instruction and interaction with other older athletes in training. USA men and women placed 11th in both races.