What are strengthening exercises?
19/11/2018
Exercise is one of the most helpful things you can do to improve pain and general well-being. The worldwide recommendation is to do 2 strengthening exercise sessions per week involving all major muscle groups. This includes legs, hips, back, chest, abdomen, shoulders and arms. One set of 8-12 repetitions is effective though you may benefit even more from 2-3 sets. You should allow at least 48 hours to recover between strength training sessions.
Strengthening exercises include ball games, racket sports, dance, Nordic walking, exercises using your body weight or lifting weights. Examples of exercises using body weight are press-ups, squats, planks and lunges.