Read previewAs a professor of exercise, Karyn Esser knows a lot about fitness. Esser told BI that motivation should come from keeping your body fit and healthy so you can keep enjoying life — things like traveling or playing with grandkids. Esser does strength training even though she doesn't like itEsser has been strength training for three years because she knows it's important for healthy aging. Strength training is important to combat the muscle loss that occurs with age. AdvertisementEsser worked with a trainer to devise a strength training program she could do at home two or three times a week.

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