8 Dumbbell Exercises That Drastically Change Your Body Shape After 40
The best fitness methods are the ones proven to work over centuries, so what better to use to change your body shape than dumbbells? The workout equipment goes back at least until the 16th century, and got it’s name because men in England lifted bells without clappers in them—they were soundless, aka “dumb.” Makes sense. Easy to grasp by design, portable and relatively easy to procure, dumbbells act as extensions of your arms, adding weight that builds resistance, which in turn builds muscle. Forgive the pun, but pound for pound they may be the only tool you need. That goes double if you’re trying to get fit or stay fit after 40.
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Why You Should Stay Active After 40
What makes the age of 40 important to focus on strength training? Well, as you age, your percentage of body fat increases and lean muscle decreases, the Mayo Clinic reports. “Being active is good for your bones, your heart and emotional as well as social health. It’s also great for anxiety and depression management. Exercise not only benefits your muscle and bone health, but it also boosts your emotional well-being,” says Physical therapist Amy Cassady, a Cleveland Clinic expert.
“Our understanding now from science, is that even ten minutes of physical exercise a day, aerobic exercise, it could be whatever you most enjoy too: swimming, walking, an exercise bike, but imagine just ten minutes a day. If you could take the time out, it’s enough to sort of ensure our success physically for many, many years to come,” adds Ardeshir Hashmi, MD, a geriatric medicine specialist with Cleveland Clinic.
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