Hey,
Ever noticed how quickly muscle slips away when life (or lockdowns;yikes) gets busy?
A study in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine found that older men can lose around 25% of their muscle gains after just two weeks of inactivity; definitely not ideal.
But here’s where strength training shines: it can help stop that loss in its tracks.
For example, in calorie-restricted older adults, adding resistance training prevented nearly all muscle loss compared to dieting alone.
And here’s something especially powerful for women:
A large-scale study found that women who did strength training reduced their risk of premature death by 19%, and lowered their risk of dying from cardiovascular causes by 30%, compared to women who didn’t strength train. (For men, those numbers were 11% and 11% respectively.)
Why it matters for you:
- Protection against muscle loss and metabolic slowdown.
- Improved blood sugar control
- Stronger bones and decreased risk of injury
- Boosts longevity and heart health; especially for women.
- Helps you stay strong, independent, and full of life.
Your mission this week:
Try two simple strength sessions. A few press-up’s, squats, or light weights; just show your muscles some love regularly.
If you need some inspiration, here is a great routine we posted on instagram:
Let’s keep you stronger, sharper, and truly unstoppable!
Yours in health & strength,
Your favourite personal training studio in Highbury.
Coach JB