At this stage, you’re probably well aware of the exercise-longevity pipeline - that well-established connection between regular movement and living longer. You probably also know that strength training plays a key part in that relationship, helping not just to extend our life, but to improve the quality of it, too.
What you might not know, however, is that lifting weights isn’t just about building up your muscles; it’s about protecting your bones, too. And that’s essential, because our bone health, despite being less visible than our muscle tone, is one of the leading contributors to longevity, especially amongst women.