http://ultimate-exercise.com/fountainofyouth.html

Interesting article. It's something I've noticed and believed for a long time, but now science is finally proving it out.:up: If you want to look at the full study, the link is in the article, but I'll post it here as well.

http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0000465

To sum up (for those who aren't interested in reading the articles:shifty:), scientists have discovered that by doing load-bearing resistance exercise (i.e.-strength training), one can actually REVERSE muscular aging at the genetic level back to normal youthful levels, resulting in a longer, healthier life.

If this isn't a good enough reason to give up some of your daily jogs and go hit the weights, I don't know what is. For goodness sakes, just look at Jack LaLanne- yes the infomercial juicer guy.:lol: The real secret to his longevity isn't the juicer he's sellin'- it's the fact he's kept up with his weight training!

I really hope people do read these articles, b/c even though we are living longer as a population, we aren't being able to enjoy that longer life due to the terrible shape our bodies are in. So do the family a favor- get granny and gramps a gym membership for Christmas this year. They may not thank you now, but the smile on your childrens' faces after an action-filled weekend with them will be more than thanks enough.:wink2::yes: