Longevity is a bit of a buzzword at the moment. After all, everyone wants to live a longer, better life. But training for longevity is more than just about this says Emily Schofield, Certified Personal Trainer and Gym Manager at Ultimate Performance, it’s about being able to “live an active and fulfilling life as we age”. One of the best ways to achieve this? Resistance training.
“As we age, we naturally lose muscle and strength unless we do something about it, but there are also certain concerns we need to be mindful of as we get older – osteoporosis and sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) – being the two at the top of the list," she says. "These conditions will wreak havoc on the quality of your life if you suffer from them.”
