Researchers have found that grip strength is a direct correlation to muscle mass, overall strength, life expectancy and life quality. If you have a strong grip, most likely you spend time lifting and carrying heavy things. When you do this you become strong all over. When you’re strong all over, you probably have more muscle mass and an increased work capacity. With an increased work capacity, you can work harder and longer; this ability to do work will help you sustain a long and healthy lifestyle. When I hear a story about a senior in their 90’s or older, it is usually accompanied by how they still do yard work, exercise and are self-sufficient. Maybe we should take note.
Do you want to know if you have good grip strength? Next time you are at the gym, weigh yourself(I’m 240lb), cut that weight in half (120lb), go find dumbbells that match that weight, and then hold onto them for 30 seconds (120lb in each hand). If you can do this, you have good grip strength.
Today's long cycle training:
28kg @ 10 rpm for 40 minutes (hand switch on the minute)
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