We all know that strength training is one of the best ways to slow down the effects of aging. Whether you’re performing bodyweight exercises or lifting weights, resistance training can help slow or reverse age-related muscle loss, build functional strength and balance, and reduce your risk of falls and injuries.
Yet according to a new study, published in the medical journal Geroscience, resistance training can also add 2.3 years to your overall life expectancy. If you’re a complete beginner or you’re unsure where to start, you’ve landed in the right place. Below, personal trainer Bruno Pontes takes you through three bodyweight exercises you can do at home, with no equipment.
