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Top Benefits Of Strength Training For All Ages

FEBRUARY 28, 2024
BY Sarah Jenkins
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Top Benefits Of Strength Training For All Ages

Strength training is often associated with the young and the athletic, but it's perhaps even more critical for seniors. Scientific research now shows that resistance training can reverse signs of aging at the cellular level.

For the Youth

Properly supervised strength training builds coordination, confidence, and metabolic health in adolescents, setting them up for a lifetime of wellness.

For the Busy Professional

Strength training is the ultimate "minimum effective dose" for health. Two to three 45-minute sessions per week can dramatically improve posture, reduce stress, and offset the damage of a sedentary office lifestyle.

For Seniors

Maintaining muscle mass is the key to preventing falls and staying active well into your 80s and 90s. Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) is not inevitable; it's reversible.

Our "Forever Fit" program at FITZYM is designed specifically for different age groups to ensure everyone can reap these incredible rewards safely.

Sarah Jenkins

ABOUT SARAH JENKINS

David is a professional coach with over 12 years of experience in athletic training and high-performance nutrition. He contributes regularly to FITZYM's wellness initiatives.