An article out this week on Forbes.com references RunRepeat.com ‘s “78 Science Backed Benefits of Weightlifting for Seniors” . To summarize, gains included:
- Fighting sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss)
- Increasing muscle mass and fat burning
- Supported functional independence
- Better quality of life
- Improved bone health and osteoarthritis
- Improved cardiovascular health
- Improved mental health
- Better cognitive function
- Decreased mortality risk
- Fighting type 2 diabetes
- Improved sleep
- Greater mitochondrial health
- Improved recovery from hip fractures
Read the articles linked above, get the all-clear from your doc and work with a trainer to improve your physical and cognitive function and overall quality of life!