If you’ve ever hit pause on your fitness goals, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 4 adults aged 65 and older get no physical activity or exercise beyond their daily routine. Life gets in the way, whether it’s an injury, a busy schedule, a health setback, or simply feeling unmotivated, and it can keep you from training for months or even years.
The good news is that you don't need a complicated program or heavy weights to start rebuilding strength. Studies show that resistance training helps older adults preserve muscle mass, protect bone density, and maintain the functional strength needed for common daily tasks like carrying groceries, climbing stairs, and getting up from a chair.
