You know what they say about strong hands, don't you? Better blood pressure!
That's right. Hypertensive people in a small study slashed their systolic blood pressure by 15 points after doing handgrip exercises for just 8 weeks. Having trouble opening those jelly jars? Here are three quick ways to start getting a better grip.
Behind the Strength Researchers don't yet understand exactly how hand exercises help blood pressure. More research is needed before they could be considered a legitimate part of blood-pressure-lowering therapies. (Here's an eating plan that's proven to lower blood pressure.)
In the meantime, we do know for sure that superior hand strength is great for your RealAge for other reasons. One of the most important? People with strong hands tend to be more able-bodied later in life. (Here's another way to see how able-bodied you are.)
1. Squeeze a tennis ball. Try two or three sets of 10 squeezes per hand every other day. 2. After reading them, roll each page of your newspaper into the smallest ball possible. (Then recycle, of course!) 3. For more advanced fitness fiends, try doing a few fingertip push-ups.
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