According to this SBS news clip, strength training helps prevent illness at an age when our bodies are more prone to chronic, debilitating conditions, and is a good way to rehabilitate after surgery like hip or knee replacement – 1 in 6 Australians will have undergone surgery like this by the time they’re 65.
Watch this video about how strength training not only helps older people stay fit and healthy longer, but also improves mental health and feelings of confidence, wellbeing, and connection.