The importance of grip strength
Think Of It As A Vital sign
Think of it like your blood pressure or heart rate. It as a vital sign and a firm grip is often a sign of good health, while a weaker grip could indicate potential risks.
Your grip strength reflects the health of your muscles, bones, and even your nervous system. It can be an early warning sign for a range of health problems.
Your grip strength reflects the health of your muscles, bones, and even your nervous system. It can be an early warning sign for a range of health problems.
Hours of research
Everyone Is Affected
This link between grip strength and health issues is seen across different groups of people, regardless of their background or lifestyle.
Stronger Grip, Lower Risk
Studies have found a strong link between grip strength and various health issues, especially as we age. The difference in risk between those with the strongest grips and those with the weakest is significant.
This highlights how important grip strength is for overall health.
Stronger Grip, Lower Risk
Studies have found a strong link between grip strength and various health issues, especially as we age. The difference in risk between those with the strongest grips and those with the weakest is significant.
This highlights how important grip strength is for overall health.
Your Health in Your Hands
People with weaker grips have a higher risk of:
Everyday Challenges:
Falls and fractures
Osteoporosis: weak bones
Sarcopenia: muscle loss
Serious Conditions:
Dementia: memory loss and thinking problems
Cardiovascular disease: heart problems
Type 2 diabetes: difficulty regulating blood sugar
Falls and fractures
Osteoporosis: weak bones
Sarcopenia: muscle loss
Serious Conditions:
Dementia: memory loss and thinking problems
Cardiovascular disease: heart problems
Type 2 diabetes: difficulty regulating blood sugar
One squeeze at a time, a world of difference
Our carefully curated, evidence based and expert backed health kits contain everything you need to improve your grip, strength, balance, mobility and nutrition.
Why is Grip Strength So Important?
Maintaining Independence:
Strong hands and arms are essential for everyday tasks like opening jars, carrying shopping bags, and getting dressed. Good grip strength helps you stay independent and active.
Cardiovascular Health:
Research shows that for every unit increase in grip strength, the risk of heart problems goes down. This shows that having a strong grip is good for your heart health.
Preventing Falls:
Nutrition: Look at our guide and recipe book to see what you can do to support your health.
Cognitive Function:
Emerging research suggests that grip strength may be linked to better cognitive function because it reflects overall brain and body health, including cardiovascular health and physical activity levels, which are known to support brain function and reduce inflammation that can harm the brain. Maintaining good grip strength could help protect against cognitive decline as we age.
Muscle Loss (Including Menopause):
Grip strength is a good indicator of overall muscle mass and strength. As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass, a process called sarcopenia. This process can be accelerated during menopause due to hormonal changes. Maintaining grip strength can help combat muscle loss and its associated health risks.
How can we help?
We offer all you need to get started on your health journey to improve your grip, strength and balance.
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How to Improve Your Grip Strength
Use our handgrip strengthener set
As part of our Health Kit, these tools are designed to specifically target the muscles in your hands and forearms.
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Do regular strength exercise with our 12-week program
We can help you improve grip, balance, mobility, and overall strength.
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Improve and increase your nutrition
Look at our guide and recipe book to see what you can do to support your health.
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