The David Boles Bells Blog.
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from the sanctuaries
’Cross the valleys
and streams”
Pressing Kettlebells Over the Age of 50!
Why Strength Training with Kettlebells is Key to Active Aging and Lasting Fitness
As we age, our bodies go through inevitable changes: muscle mass begins to decrease, bone density declines, and our metabolism slows down. These natural shifts can make us feel less energetic and more prone to injuries. While many people have historically turned to cardio to stay fit and maintain a healthy weight, strength training has emerged as a more critical component when it comes to aging actively and gracefully. It offers long-term benefits that go beyond what cardiovascular exercise alone can provide.
Covid Related Athlete Deaths
As Monkeypox takes over health headlines from Covid-19, the long term aftereffects of Covid on the body — and the body politic! — are still lurking among us, and within us, and athletes appear to be at higher cardiac risk of future Covid damage to the heart than the rest of the population.
A Weighted Vest Adds Stamina
I am a big believer in pushing cardio, and in building stamina. Kettlebells are really good at building both of those blocks for better health, but sometimes you just need an extra nudge to keep your body honest, and your mind at full capacity.
Egg Weights Crack Your Cardio
It can be difficult to engage our rapidly-beating heart for a long period of time while managing Swinging a bell, and so I have added Egg Weights to my pre- and post- Kettlebell workouts to safely help assure my heart rate is routinely, and maximally, peaked for a longer period of time without injuring myself, or putting undue force on my swiftly aging joints.
Cardio Health Comes From Strength, Not Cardio
Good cardio health, to me, means lowering your blood pressure. You lower your blood pressure by working your heart in the right, most efficient, way. Weightlifting can build muscle, but just lifting heavy things is not always the best way to keep a predictable cardio result.