Muscle Strength and Longevity: The Life-Changing Effects of Lifting at Any Age

What if just one year of dedicated strength training could help you maintain a sense of strength and independence for the following four years? That’s exactly what a recent study discovered—older adults who engaged in heavy resistance training not only experienced immediate gains but also saw lasting improvements in their overall muscle strength and body composition long after the training period had ended. This suggests the profound benefits of consistent strength training as we age.