Question to family doctor Maarten: Headache after strength training
I do “strength training” to maintain the bones and muscles a bit.
What I notice is that very often the day after training in the evening I get a severe headache that lasts for half a day.
Strength training keeps your body younger at the cellular level
Strength training does more than just strengthen your muscles. Research shows that just one and a half hours a week can make your cells up to 4 years younger. This effect is due to longer telomeres, the protectors of your DNA. Regular training is therefore not only good for your appearance, but also helps to keep your body healthy on the inside.
Regular strength training and additional protein intake can help older adults improve their walking speed. This is not only important for staying independent and active, but it also reduces the risk of falls and other health problems. Longer-term programs and protein directly after exercise appear to be the most effective.
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Is strength training the key to a healthy, long life for seniors?
Strength training isn’t just for young athletes; seniors can benefit greatly too. It not only helps build muscle mass, but offers a host of other health benefits. Think stronger bones, more energy, a sharper brain, and even protection against diseases like Parkinson’s. Discover how strength training can change your life and why you’re never too old to start.
Older age and muscle loss: how can you counteract this?
As you get older, you lose muscle mass and strength, which affects your daily life. This process starts around the age of 35 and accelerates after the age of 60. Weak muscles can reduce your independence and increase your risk of falling. Fortunately, strength training can help counteract these effects and maintain your health and vitality. Stay active to stay strong and healthy.
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In Thailand you also see them springing up like mushrooms: fitness centers. Maybe you've looked inside and the weights and exercise machines look more like torture equipment. Still, training with weights has many (health) benefits, especially for people at an older age.