Love it or loathe it, there’s no dodging the benefits of resistance training for women. Week after week, new studies and headlines champion yet another reason to pick up a pair of dumbbells. Just last year, one US study suggested that committing to regular strength sessions could slow the ageing process by as much as eight years - a claim that understandably made headlines.
And that’s far from the only perk. Research has long linked resistance training with stronger bones, a more efficient metabolism, and a reduced risk of chronic disease. It pays off in everyday life, too. Whether you’re lugging shopping bags, tackling the stairs, or moving through a yoga flow, having more strength makes almost everything feel that bit easier.
