Tommy Lundberg, an exercise researcher at the Karolinska Institute in Solna, Sweden, and the author of The Physiology of Resistance Training, says that strength training is far more important than most people realize.
“You get improved glucose control, especially if you have Type 2 diabetes,” he says. “You feel better —which is a very important effect, as it can reduce stress levels — and you typically get better sleep. As you age, it helps you function better so you can carry out your daily activities for a longer period of time. It also helps reduce your risk of falls.” https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/strength-training-resistance-longevity/2024/01/24/id/1150856/
Scary Chart for Old People
Aging may be the greatest threat to your freedom and independence you’ll ever know, only because of what it does to your muscles.
Sean Hyson. How Old Is Too Old to Start Strength Training? – Medscape – Apr 14, 2023 — https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/990794?src=rss#vp_1
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