Resistance training (RT) recommendations can vary based on age, physical ability, and health status. RT can be safe and effective when properly supervised.
Resistance training is a form of exercise that involves the use of resistance or weights to build and strengthen muscles & can include a variety of exercises.
Muscles are crucial in maintaining overall health & prevent age-related diseases. As we age, they tend to weaken & lose mass, which can lead to health problems.
Adequate nutrition, physical activity, & optimisation of your gut health, sleep, stress, & social connections are 6 critical factors for health and well-being.
It is important to remember that while carbohydrates, at 4kcal/g, are a significant source of energy in most diets, they are NOT an essential nutrient.