You only have to attend an Iron Man event to see the number of adults over the age of 40 competing in the event, with bodies to die for. The realization that we are getting older is often the catalyst to inspire us to get back into the gym, onto the bike, and sort out our eating habits before it is too late.

The benefits of weight training to defy the aging process are simple to achieve than you may think.

Weight training and resistance training has an immediate effect on the strength and agility of our bodies. Even if we have not done much leading up to this point, the good news is, it is never too late to start.

Some of the benefits of strength and resistance training include:

· Increased mobility function
· Increased muscle mass and strength
· A decrease in the risk of all-cause mortality
· An increase in bone density and strength
· Improved cognitive function and health
· A more balanced hormone environment
· An overall improvement in glucose control and nutrient sensitivity
· Stabilization of our metabolic rate

We are not saying you need to become a triathlete to get some of the benefits mentioned above. Adding a workout routine two to three times a week and reviewing your diet and nutritional input can radically change how your body looks, feels, and moves. Changing everything from how quickly you can recover from an injury to improving skin elasticity, starting a fitness regime will give you the overall health boost you need to tackle the next phase of your life. We want to be strong adults and active seniors, and by taking the first step in the right direction to start the process, will guarantee an overall improvement for your future.

If you are unsure of what you need to get started, get in touch with me and I will get back to you with a recommendation and book and assessment to get you started.

Sports injuries can be frustrating for an athlete who has a goal to get back to doing what they love as quickly as possible. For others, falling asleep on the couch and waking up with a spasm in our back is all the injury it takes to debilitate us.

Ensuring that we are taking care of our bodies as we get older is the key to getting back in the game much faster than leading a sedentary existence.

We need to ensure our bodies and muscles have the best chance at recovery. Including weight, strength, and resistance training into our daily lives is the key to a faster recovery.

Working out does a few things. Resistance training helps stretch our muscles, helps rebuild fibers, and strengthens our bone density. Having stronger muscles, be they in your legs, thighs, glutes, or arms, can all help you continue to move, stand, etc. in the event of an injury to your legs. A broken ankle can be frustrating, but if you cannot stand up from a chair using only one leg, it requires far more intervention and strength from your upper body to move about.

Ensuring your body is healthy as you get older, even if you do suffer an unexpected injury, the chances of your recovery being quicker and easier to manage is far greater than if your muscles are not strong.

If you are unsure of what you need to get started, get in touch with me and I will get back to you with a recommendation and book and assessment to get you started.