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Simple strength tests linked to longer life in older women
health17 days ago

Simple strength tests linked to longer life in older women

A study of more than 5,000 women aged 63–99 over about eight years found that higher grip strength and better chair-stand performance predicted lower mortality, independent of age, chronic disease, activity, or sedentary behavior. The results suggest muscular strength reflects overall health and longevity, and maintaining strength through resistance training and daily activities—along with good nutrition and sleep—may help preserve independence as people age.

via CNN|
#aging#chair-stand-test#grip-strength
Grip-and-rise test links longevity to muscle strength in older women
health22 days ago

Grip-and-rise test links longevity to muscle strength in older women

A University at Buffalo study of about 5,000 women aged 60 and older finds that a two-step test—handgrip strength followed by five consecutive sit-to-stand lifts—predicts eight-year mortality risk. Every 15-pound increase in grip strength cut death risk by 12%, and women with the strongest grip had about a 33% lower mortality risk than those with the weakest. Faster sit-to-stand performance showed a 4% lower risk per six-second improvement. The findings underscore muscular strength as a biomarker of aging and suggest that maintaining both aerobic and resistance training can support longevity.

via Upworthy|
#aging#grip-strength#health
Stronger muscles tied to longer life in older women
health1 month ago

Stronger muscles tied to longer life in older women

A study of 5,472 women aged 63–99 from the Women’s Health Initiative found that higher muscular strength, measured by grip strength and a 5-times-sit-to-stand test, independently predicted longer life over roughly eight years, even after adjusting for aerobic fitness and lifestyle, suggesting strength should be valued alongside cardio for healthy aging (though causation can’t be proved).

via The Washington Post|
#aging-women#exercise#grip-strength
Grip strength linked to longer life in older women, study finds
health1 month ago

Grip strength linked to longer life in older women, study finds

A large US study of 5,472 women (mean age ~78.7) found that higher muscle strength—especially grip strength—is tied to a 33% lower mortality risk for the strongest vs weakest groups, and faster chair-stand performance is linked to a 37% lower risk. The association persisted even among women not meeting the 150 minutes/week of aerobic activity, suggesting grip strength as a practical aging marker. The study is observational and limited to females, so it cannot prove causality, and it estimates muscle mass rather than directly measuring it.

via Medical News Today|
#aging#grip-strength#health
Holding On at 81: Bonnie Sumner Chooses Grip Over Grief in World-Record Hang
world2 months ago

Holding On at 81: Bonnie Sumner Chooses Grip Over Grief in World-Record Hang

Bonnie Sumner, 81, who has faced life on her own after six decades, discovers she can hang from a pull-up bar and aims to set a Guinness World Record for the longest dead hang by a woman over 80, attempting two minutes and two seconds in Colorado; the challenge tests grip, endurance and pain, illustrating a personal story of aging, perseverance and grief.

via The New York Times|
#aging-and-resilience#grip-strength#guinness-world-records
Grip Strength as a Key Indicator of Longevity and Health
health-and-wellness3 months ago

Grip Strength as a Key Indicator of Longevity and Health

Grip strength is a powerful indicator of overall health, aging, and longevity, reflecting the functioning of multiple body systems and predicting risks of chronic disease, disability, and death. It can be improved through regular resistance exercises, proper nutrition, and daily activities that challenge hand and arm muscles, making it a simple yet comprehensive health marker.

via National Geographic|
#aging#grip-strength#health-and-wellness
The Shoulder Transformation: My Week of 50 Dumbbell Shrugs
fitness2 years ago

The Shoulder Transformation: My Week of 50 Dumbbell Shrugs

The author shares their experience of doing 50 dumbbell shrugs a day for a week. They felt the exercise primarily in their forearms and noticed improvements in grip strength. They had to focus on maintaining good form, including squeezing their shoulder blades together and keeping their head and neck relaxed. They also experimented with variations of the exercise, such as using a barbell and doing single-arm shrugs. By the end of the week, their traps felt stronger, but they emphasize the importance of not working the same muscle group every day.

via Tom's Guide|
#dumbbell-shrugs#fitness#form
"Maximize Your Upper Body Strength and Mobility with These Effective Exercises"
fitness2 years ago

"Maximize Your Upper Body Strength and Mobility with These Effective Exercises"

Building bigger forearms and grip strength is important for overall fitness and health. Strong grip is correlated with lower risk of diseases. Here are the top 10 exercises for bigger forearms: wrist curls, Zottman curls, kettlebell swings, farmer's carries, plate pinch, Meadows row, reverse grip barbell curl, towel grip pull-ups, towel grip curls, and weighted pull-ups and hangs. Quick tips include using fat grips, towels, and rope attachments to challenge grip strength. At-home training ideas include rice gripping, book pinching, door hangers, and doorway towel rows.

via Men's Health UK|
#exercises#fitness#forearms