• strengthen muscles 强壮肌肉
• strengthen bones 强壮骨骼
• prevent falls and fractures by improving balance and preserving power to correct missteps 通过提高平衡性与保持力量防止摔倒和骨折
• ward off loss of independence by keeping muscles 由于肌肉足够强壮以维持生活的独立
strong enough for routine tasks
• help control blood sugar 帮助保持血糖
• relieve some of the load carried by the heart 减轻心脏的负担
• improve cholesterol levels 改善胆固醇水平
• improve the body’ s ability to pluck oxygen and nutrients from the bloodstream 改善身体利用血液中的氧气与营养的能力。
• help keep weight within a healthy range 保持身体体重在健康的范围内
• prevent or ease lower back pain 预防和减轻下部痛
• relieve arthritis pain and expand a limited range of motion 减轻关节炎性疼痛增加关节活动度
• raise confidence, brighten mood, and help fight mild to moderate depression.提高自信、改善心情、帮助改善轻度和中度抑郁症。