A recent article in the paper talked about a couple of senior women who were pumping iron for their health. One of these women recently competed in a national weightlifting competition, in the 65-69 age group. The other, 59, also competed in this national event. The older of the two lost about 80 pounds after getting into an exercise program that included strength training.

Strength training is important as you age, both to keep your mobility and to keep bones strong. It is also important for keeping your metabolism elevated and losing weight. Whether using weights, tubing, or just the weight of your own body as resistance, strength or resistance training is necessary to help fight anti-aging.

This is important for both men and women. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends strength training with weight-bearing and resistive exercise for all age groups. If you want to reduce your chances of falling or losing your mobility as you get older, you need proper strength. You definitely need to work on your mobility and flexibility to keep your muscles and joints from getting stiff.

Strength training is also important in staying lean. Your muscles burn calories all day long and can keep your metabolism from slowing down too much as you age. You will lose some muscle mass no matter what, but if nothing is done, you will lose more than necessary.

I remember seeing a report on aging a while back that featured a woman who was 101 years old. She exercised on a regular basis, including strength training. She was very mobile, independent, and energetic, still singing in her church choir. She led a busy life and appeared no older than 80. So is exercise and proper strength training a good way to fight the aging process? Maybe you should ask 92 year old fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne. The guy looks pretty healthy to me.

While the two women mentioned earlier were involved in weightlifting competitions, that isn’t necessary. Working your muscles against some form of resistance that challenges them is what’s important. That could be dumbbells or just your own bodyweight. It doesn’t require expensive equipment. Ideally, at least half of your training should occur in a standing position, because this is where movement occurs, on your feet. When standing, you work on your balance at the same time you build strength. Only working on machines where you lie or sit down takes away the balance aspect, which is important to avoiding falls, no matter what your age.

Strength training will make it easier to go up stairs, get up from a chair, or bend over and pick something up, things that give some seniors problems. Problems that can be avoided by most with just a little work on their part. Remember, the focus should be on prevention!.

Brian Morgan is a strength and conditioning specialist and massage therapist. For more information on posture, mobility and flexibility training, go to brianmorganfitness.com brianmorganfitness.com. or posture-n-motion.blogspot.com posture-n-motion.blogspot.com

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So you want a wrinkle cream that works?

So how do you go about choosing the best wrinkle cream you can get?

After all, there are many anti-aging creams available, and they all seem to claim that they produce great results.

Well, in this article, we’re going to have a look at the method by which you can choose a wrinkle cream that works, and works well.

You see, wrinkle creams has come a long way, and now many women are looking years younger than they actually are.

And all without the need for plastic or cosmetic surgery!

So here we go.

When choosing the best wrinkle creams, you can use these five key criteria:

1. Results seen in their customers (testimonials, and before and after pictures)

This is probably the most important factor - the results. And yes, a picture is worth a thousand words when it comes to wrinkle cream results. And there are a few top companies that have such great results, that women no longer needed cosmetic surgery or botox injections.

2. Clinical trials (independent)

Clinical trials look at the reduction in wrinkles as a percentage, and the percentage of women studied that this improvement is seen in. It’s scientific and objective. But if they have good results in trials, it will show in their photo testimonials as well!

3. Information and explanation of how the anti-wrinkle cream works

The company should have explanations of the anti-wrinkle activity, and information about their unique ingredients, and how they work.

4. Good pricing

Most wrinkle creams that work are well priced and reasonable

5. Product guarantee from the company

The companies of the best wrinkle creams usually offer a satisfaction guarantee. And best of all, many offer a free trial so you can see the product working for yourself, before ordering their product.

This is in fact the best way to tell the product works.

In conclusion, you now know the most important criteria for choosing your wrinkle cream.

When looking at the cream, use this checklist to get a good idea of the effectiveness of the cream overall.

Wrinkle creams are the secret to looking decades younger, that so many women are taking advantage of now. And no injections and no surgery are required!

It’s a secret they almost don’t want to give away.

To learn more about anti-aging and wrinkle creams and to get the wrinkle creams that work, visit the website in the resource box below.

So go for it and get younger looking skin!

Want to learn more about wrinkle creams that work? Marcus Ryan helps you to find the best wrinkle creams that give results, on his review site about the

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Many skin conditions share similar symptoms. You may think your skin is oily but actually have what is commonly known as a T-zone. The area known as the T-zone forms the ‘T’ across the forehead, nose, and chin that gives T-zone its name. The other areas of the face, such as the cheeks, eyes, and corners of the mouth are usually dry to normal.

With acne, the most common symptoms are oily skin and pimples; however, adults often have these symptoms as well. Aging skin should be treated differently than a teen’s skin. Adults may benefit from anti-aging products rather than acne products which will dry out mature skin. Also, adults may have rosacea–a common problem that is often mistaken for acne. Rosacea sufferers will not see an improvement using acne products.

Another problematic skin type is sensitive skin. Sensitive skin can be found among normal, oily, and dry skin types. Its main challenge is many products can cause sensitive skin to become irritated and break out in rashes, red patches, or become itchy. In this case, it is important to choose only non comedogenic products. That’s a fancy way of saying it’s non irritating and doesn’t clog pores.

Great Face offers quality skin care products normally found in high end spas and dermatologists’ offices, as well as informative articles about skin care and cosmetics. Visit Great Face at great-face.com/free-skin-care-analysis great-face.com/free-skin-care-analysis for a free skin care analysis.

© 2006, Clara Myers. Visit Great Face at great-face.com great-face.com for spa-quality skin care products as well as informative articles about skin care and beauty.

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Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring complex found in foods such as spinach, broccoli and yeast. Internally, ALA is essential for cell function, energy production and as an antioxidant, but it is not essential in the nutritional sense because our bodies make it. Our skin also makes this substance however as we age the level in our skin and body declines. Older skin may actually be ‘starved’ of this important nutrient.

As an antioxidant, ALA is both water and fat soluble, which means it is able to reach and protect both water and lipid portions of skin. This is particularly relevant to our skin as fats play a vital role in maintaining healthy skin. One of the roles ALA plays in the health of the skin is to inhibit cross- linking which is the formation of chemical bridges between proteins or other large molecules. Cross- linking contributes to the aging process by causing hardening of arteries, stiffening of the joints and wrinkling of the skin.

Topically ALA acts as an important skin antioxidant that penetrates skin cell membranes, where it neutralises free radicals and increases the effectiveness of other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E. By reducing free radical damage it potentially slows the effects of ageing. In studies ALA has shown strong potential as an anti-wrinkle agent. In one small-scale study, high potency lipoic acid reduced mild-to-moderate wrinkles by up to 50 percent, whereas fine lines almost disappeared. In another study, lipoic acid significantly improved the appearance of certain types of scars.

The other benefit of ALA topically is that is less irritating than Retin A and hydroxy acids. This means it can be used in delicate and wrinkle prone area around the eyes.

ALA has the potential to be a powerful therapeutic agent in the treatment of aging skin. For more information about ALA containing products contact Ananda at vitalenatural.com.au vitalenatural.com.au or on mailto:info@vitalenatural.com.au info@vitalenatural.com.au

Ananda Mahony ND has been involved in the natural skin care industry for many years. This article outlines the benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid as a powerful antioxidant and anti-aging nutrient. Please include this credit if you use this article.

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