There are many, many ways resistance training can benefit us as we age, but don’t just take my word for it…
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Falls Prevention, healthy ageing, and general well-being
This is a succinct and fun breakdown of why we should continue to exercise by Dr. Tim Henwood, a Research Fellow based at the University of Queensland’s Blue Care Research & Practice Development Centre. https://lifetec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Tim-Henwood-PAJ-2014.pdf
An article from Harvard Health on the benefits of strength training. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/strength-training-builds-more-than-muscles
Medical News published this article in 2019 by Catharine Paddock, Ph.D. talking about the many ways resistance training promotes healthy ageing. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325907
Cognitive Function
This is a terrific article about research undertaken by USYD:
“For the first time, an intervention – lifting weights – has been able to slow and even halt degeneration, over a long period, in brain areas particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease.”
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has also done some interesting research in this area.
Specific Conditions
There are a series of wonderful factsheets here for a broad range of medical conditions. If you have a specific medical condition and are unsure as to whether you should be exercising, check these out. Of course, you should always consult your doctor if you have any conditions or concerns before undertaking an exercise program. This might be a good read whilst you’re waiting for the appointment. http://363.c46.myftpupload.com/resources/factsheets/