3 Reasons Why Seniors Should Lift Weights

If I could suggest one thing to improve health in Older adults, it would be that seniors should lift weights.  Our bodies muscles losses really happen gradually after 40 years old, but don’t show the true effects until we are in our 50’s, 60’s and beyond, particularly if you don’t do strength training. The effects of muscles loss are difficulty in everyday tasks, premature fatigue, decreased balance and in some cases a loss of independence. In “3 reasons why weight training is recommended for seniors,”  I share why seniors should lift weights and provide a few actionable tips.