Resistance training (strength training) has numerous benefits which can aid healthy and sustainable weight loss. Critically, resistance training ensures that weight loss is not from lean muscle mass, but fat…
You may have heard that running is bad for your knees, from well-meaning family members, friends, colleagues or even healthcare professionals. By ‘bad for your knees’ what they are actually…
As we age, the body experiences a natural reduction in muscle mass, strength and bone mineral density. This reduction is accelerated in women compared to men, with the onset of…
Are you an older adult looking to learn more about strength training? It’s never too late to begin! For some seniors, just the thought of walking over to the weights…
Public health guidelines now include resistance (strength) training as a recommended form of exercise for older adults. This is because of a number of health and lifestyle benefits, including to…
Like it or not, a number of changes happen to our bodies as we age. They are a natural part of living life and include a combination of age-related structural,…
If you are experiencing pain and discomfort due to osteoarthritis, strength training exercises might be the last thing on your mind. However, research shows that physical activity is one of…