Why over 50's need weight training...

Weight training is something that I've always practiced, and I'm noticing that I want to make it a much more regular practice now that I am maturing in years!

Did you know that as we age, we lose

Prevent illnesses and diseases

Regular exercise has been linked to a reduced risk or delayed development of many illnesses and diseases, as well as providing benefits for those with chronic conditions, including:

Heart disease and stroke
Joint and muscle pain
Type 2 diabetes
Alzheimer’s
Lung cancer
Colon cancer
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
High blood pressure
Breast cancer
Cholesterol

Studies found that those who are fit are more likely to live longer and delay the onset of illnesses, with the most aerobically fit people typically developing chronic conditions in only the last five years of their life rather than the last 10, 15, or 20 years.