Lifting weights offers a number of benefits, and that’s true even (and especially) for people over the age of 65. But the perks aren’t limited to a stronger physique – the mental advantages of consistent weight training are equally important. Here’s why seniors should lift weights. Physical Benefits It’s a medical fact that muscle tone […]
A report published in the British Medical Journal recently confirmed what we already know about the health risks associated with being overweight. Death rates for COVID-19 were ten times higher in countries with over half the population defined as overweight. Both the United Kingdom and the US top that list. While body image is a difficult […]
Deciding to join a gym can be a smart decision, particularly if you’re planning on working with a personal trainer. But before you join the nearest gym, remember that you have options. If personal training is the plan, you might be better served in a smaller setting. Here are three reasons personal trining in a […]
The real secret to staying young and healthy? Exercise! A 2018 study in the UK compared a group of older adults who had spent the majority of their lives staying active to a second group who didn’t exercise regularly, with impressive findings. From the Study The study was a health assessment of older adults to determine […]