Top Three Health Benefits of Strength Training for Anyone In Their 40's, 50's, or 60's

Strength training isn’t just about ‘being in good shape’ anymore.

Did you know that between the ages of 24 - 50, our muscle mass decreases by 5-10%? After the age of 50 our muscle mass will decrease, on average, by about 10% per decade? Or how about that if we do nothing, our bone density will decrease with age by about 6% per decade?

Which leads to more arthritis, more osteoporosis, osteopaths, and bone fractures, and even more daily aches and pains.Which is the reason why it’s so important for strength training to be brought out of the gym and into the clinic.

In today’s article we cover the top three benefits of strength training for anyone in their 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s.

Back Pain, Sports TherapyDr. Carl Baird DC, MS, CCSPApril 1, 2020Evolve Performance HealthcareComment

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