Challenge Tips

 It's day 8 of the Building Your Strength Challenge, powered by Humana.

Resistance training — when your muscles have to work against a weight or force — is good for you. Research shows that resistance training may increase metabolism and reduce fat. Plus, it improves: 

• Cognitive abilities 
• Functional independence 
• Movement control 
• Physical performance 
• Self-esteem 
• Walking speed 

Today, we challenge you to add more resistance to your workout. If you can, use exercise resistance bands (or large rubber bands) while doing reps of biceps curls, squats, or deadlifts. Check out this list of 22 resistance band exercises for more ideas. 

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Missed day 7? Catch up here. Join us on day 9.