Weight training is great for making the bones stronger.
A car ran over my foot 3 weeks ago and broke one of the bones in it which you need to walk properly.
Its got better so fast! 3 weeks on, im walking without any crutches or sticks comfortably! Just waiting to get the plaster off next week, even though I feel ready now.
I think this is very much due to lifting weights. The day before the accident i trained legs doing 506lbs for 15 on leg press. While thats not a lot for most, im only 154lbs and all the pressure on the feet I think Has definately helped make them stronger considering the rate of recovery ive had.
In fact in other times of illness, my body had canbalised itself getting better and I have found ive lost lots of muscle in the past when ill. But then on the flip side, I get better quick.
I think building the body up, means in time of illness your body has more resources to use in getting better. The health benefits of training are many,
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