One of the problems that your loved one may experience is loss of strength in their arms and limbs. This is caused by a variety of factors including loss of muscle and bone density. This loss of strength in turn makes it difficult for your loved ones to work out, maintain their balance and perform everyday activities such as lifting objects and so on.
While this process may seem to be inevitable, it does not have to be this way. There are a number of ways in which your family members can regain their arm strength. Here are some techniques that you can use to help your loved ones improve their arm strength.
Golfing
Golf is not just a great sport but can offer real benefits when it comes to regaining arm strength. Golf is about grip and arm strength and playing the game for a while will likely improve these areas as well. While many golfers prefer to use caddies to help them carry their clubs, you should encourage your loved ones to carry or wheel their golf bags themselves. This is because this is another form of working out and will also help improve their arm strength.
Swimming
Another great way in which your loved one could improve their arm strength is through swimming. Individuals are able to move through the water through the motion of their arms. This in turn helps to improve the muscles of the arms and legs. Apart from this, swimming is a great way to get a cardio workout as it helps to increase the heart rate in an individual. All this offers great health benefits beyond improving arm strength.
Arm Curls
This is a simple workout that can be done anywhere and does not require special equipment other than a pair of dumbbells. To do this workout, your loved one should sit with his or her back straight. One should then hold a set of dumbbells with each hand so that the palms are turned inwards. Without placing the elbows on their bodies for support, they should lift the dumbbells towards their chest and then slowly lower them again.
For the best effect, do the arm curls with one arm at a time. Repeat the technique until the arm feels sore and then take it up with the other arm.
Gardening
Tending to a flower or vegetable garden is not just a great way to keep busy but also offers health benefits to the individual. Gardening involves the constant use of various tools, most of which are hand-operated. This means that gardening is a great way to help your loved one work out arm muscles while doing something that they enjoy.
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