This encounter with an elderly woman broke my heart for so many reasons. Now research has found yet another reason to strength train that she—and we—would never have guessed! Add "improved immunity" to the benefits of maintaining your muscle mass.
Autumn is the best time of year to recommit to being fit and eating healthy. Three months is the time between now and the holidays. It’s long enough to make a meaningful difference, but short enough that you can imagine the finish line!
The ability to generate force, or power, is something we lose if we don't train it. It's all about being able to move quickly--because as we get older, we tend to move more slowly. That's particularly important to quick reaction times!
Strength and fitness are the ultimate insurance policy when life throws you the unexpected. You can't prevent every fall but you can control the kind of body that hast to deal with the outcome.