New to exercise? Try the Farmer’s Walk for simple strength training


The Farmer’s Walk mimics your everyday movement, just like carrying grocery bags. — AFP

Many of us urbanites hold gym memberships or find other ways to exercise, yet you’ll be surprised to hear that millions have never tried lifting weights – not even the lightest of dumbbells.

Despite all the literature out there on the benefits of strength training to tone muscles, increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis, the unaware just don’t think it is necessary.

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