As we get older, it’s important that we stay active. The real secret to living a healthy long life with the strength, endurance, and energy to enjoy all of the activities you love without the aches and pains, is to engage in regular strength training.
As we age, strength training becomes an essential part of our workout. We need strength training to maintain and tone muscle, build bone density, and protect our joints. Walking, as our only workout, just isn’t enough on its own. Beginning as soon as our 30’s, our body begins to lose muscle mass if we are not actively strength training.
It’s when you might start to see aches creeping into your joints as your muscles struggle to protect your joints; or you might find it more difficult to lift items; or you feel like you are losing strength in general.