top of page
Search
tim86161
Mar 202 min read

What are the benefits of strength training as we age?

Updated: Apr 25



Strength training offers numerous benefits as we age, including:


  1. Preserving Muscle Mass: As we get older, we naturally lose muscle mass and strength. Strength training helps counteract this by stimulating muscle growth and retention.

  2. Bone Health: Strength training can help maintain or even increase bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

  3. Improved Metabolism: Building muscle through strength training can increase metabolic rate, making it easier to manage weight and prevent age-related weight gain.

  4. Enhanced Joint Health: Strengthening muscles around joints can improve joint stability and reduce the risk of injury or arthritis.

  5. Better Balance and Coordination: Strength training exercises often incorporate balance and coordination, which are crucial for preventing falls and maintaining mobility as we age.

  6. Increased Functional Independence: Being stronger allows older adults to perform daily activities more easily, maintaining independence and quality of life.

  7. Mental Health Benefits: Strength training has been linked to improved cognitive function, mood, and overall well-being in older adults.

  8. Chronic Disease Management: Strength training can help manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis by improving physical function and overall health.


Overall, incorporating strength training into an aging individual's routine can lead to a healthier, more active, and independent lifestyle.


If you are interested in finding out more and want to take your strength program to new heights contact us a physio@bodyfit.life


Ryan our Exercise Physiologist and experienced strength and conditioning coach utilises the Starting Strength model of training as expounded by Mark Rippetoe in his seminal book “Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training“.


The underlying principle for all physical development programs and philosophies is strength. A better quality of life, particularly as people age, is obtainable by the development of improved strength, this affects both physical and emotional well being.  Including increased ability to respond to physical challenges from injury and sickness, also emotional events that can lead to physical degradation.


Body Fit Physiotherapy

48 views0 comments

Comments

Disclaimer:

The information contained within this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment in any manner. Body Fit makes every effort to ensure the quality of information available on this website, however, before relying on the information on the website the user should carefully evaluate its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes and should obtain appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular personal circumstances. Body Fit advise that you should always seek the advice of your physiotherapist, doctor or other qualified health provider with respect to any questions regarding any medical condition. The website may contain hyperlinks to external websites, which are not maintained by, or related to, Body Fit. Hyperlinks to such sites are provided as a service to readers, and while care is taken in selecting external websites, it is the responsibility of the reader to make their decisions about the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in the external website. Hyperlinks to any external websites do no imply endorsement by Body Fit. Body Fit does not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred by the use or reliance on the information provided in this website.

​

​

bottom of page