Why Resistance Training is Essential for Women Over 50: Strength, Balance, and Long-Term Health

Resistance exercise is an essential part of a fitness programme at any age but more so as an older adult.

We tend to think of bodybuilders when weight training but the fitness industry has moved on since then. Another assumption is that a seated exercise class is an easy class. But when using a resistance exercise band that’s not necessarily so either.

The Strength & Balance class I deliver in the community has many health benefits. As ladies of a certain age, we must keep the muscles strong through exercise to keep bone density, and muscle strength and to keep the calories burning as normal. Healthy muscles keep your metabolism burning at rest.

Strength training needs to be for a longer duration than 20 minutes. Exercising for 20 minutes only burns carbohydrates. Exercising for longer will burn body fat. A minimum of 30 minutes is recommended but coming to the Strength & Balance class will keep you motivated for a complete hour.

For a healthy mind and body. To help keep your hormones balanced. To protect your joints, heart and bones. Strengthening exercises are an essential part of your fitness programme.

Becoming a member of Prime Mover Pathway will allow you to attend more than one class a week and have several one-to-one sessions with a personal trainer throughout the year.