Peter's Principles - Exercise
Weights Reduce Stroke Risk
Lifting those weights just might reduce your risk of stroke! Your blood pressure surges during periods of upper body activity like shoveling dirt or snow. Or even twisting off the cap of a stubborn jar! Sustained weight training will dramatically decrease that blood pressure surge.
Research shows that training with weights has benefits that are both physical and psychological. But it's not for everyone. Those with un-predictable chest pain, or out of control blood pressure should avoid it. But for most, regular trips to the weights rack are the best way to avoid a trip to the emergency room.