An expert strength trainer says the secret to aging well isn’t just lifting weights—here’s what he recommends

Woman lying on her back stretching her leg upwards. she's wearing a cerise pink top and blue leggings on wooden floors indoors sideways to the camera under a window.

I spend a lot of time looking at fitness trends, but one constant has been strength training, and for good reason.

Recently, however, the concept of lifting weights for long-term health and longevity has featured repeatedly in my social feeds, on my favorite websites and in my daily conversations.