tusrb41 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Interesting article about having grip strength equates to a longer life. http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20100910/strong-grip-may-mean-longer-life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I am not sure it applies very well. Grip is just not part of the exercise world's normal routines and therefore most people tend to have sub-par grips in general. Yeah, we should change that! This is what I am referring to: “Grip strength measured at younger ages also predicted mortality, but whetherwalking speed, chair rise time, and standing balance performance are associated with mortality in younger populations remains to be seen,” the authors conclude. Well, if you were to use this logic, then the majority here when compared to "normal" will live to be 100! See what I mean? All one would have to do is get grip training to be part of what's "normal" for exercise and this statement goes out the window. Among other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbcx6pmw Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I imagine as you age, grip strength is one factor you could measure that is to some extent indicative of overall physical condition. I don't think grip training in itself will prolong your life though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I always figured that the "grip strength" predictor had something to do with being able to avoid accidents around the house when you were old. But as Bill highlighted on the article, they are saying it is a predictor in younger people. Hard to figure, but I'll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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