Throughout the course of my life the majority of my exercise has been cardio. I have never consistently done strength training and would like some guidance. My primary goal for exercise is to maximize longevity. Can strength training in any way compromise this goal? I would also like to get stronger. I feel body weight exercises are the more natural way to work out and could be healthier than pumping heavy iron; that's why I've come to you guys.
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Yes their are many strength training paradigms that go beyond body weight that aren't just about pumping iron. Try these links and read articles on these sites:
As well as some of Paul Chek's work. You should be able to find "Power to the People: by Pavel Tsatsouline, as well as Paul Chek's "How to Eat, Move & Be Healthy! at your local libary.
The people who seems to be the youngest looking is those who meditate and bodybuilders. If anything then cardio will drain your life force more then any other method.
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Yes their are many strength training paradigms that go beyond body weight that aren't just about pumping iron. Try these links and read articles on these sites:
http://www.dragondoor.com/
http://www.purposefulprimitiveonline.com/tag/purposeful-primitive-m...
http://danjohn.net/
http://ericcressey.com/
http://robertsontrainingsystems.com/
http://billhartman.net/blog/
http://markyoungtrainingsystems.com/
http://www.rmaxinternational.com/flowcoach/
http://www.t-nation.com/
As well as some of Paul Chek's work. You should be able to find "Power to the People: by Pavel Tsatsouline, as well as Paul Chek's "How to Eat, Move & Be Healthy! at your local libary.