Social media algorithms have a field day when work and personal interests converge. At least, that’s my rationale for why everywhere I looked online last year, the merits of strength training “for the older woman” were being flagged.
In gathering expert advice to write on the theme of “successful ageing”, several strands continued to interest me long after the article was published. Multiple scientific studies suggest progressive resistance training increases the likelihood of an extended health span.
Post-menopausal women, in particular, need to guard against weakening bones setting us up for debilitating falls in the future. Vitamin D and calcium supplements can only go so far.
On the wrong side of 60, I reckoned that, in addition to walking the dog twice a day, more all-round, intense activity was needed. But, due to caring responsibilities at home, it would have to be close by and provide a high-ratio of physical benefit versus time inve
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