I spend a lot of time looking at fitness trends, but one constant has been strength training, and for good reason.
Recently, however, the concept of lifting weights for long-term health and longevity has featured repeatedly in my social feeds, on my favorite websites, and in my daily conversations.
However, when I put this to Peloton’s expert strength training instructor, Ben Alldis, he said that while strength training is important, it’s not the only thing that matters if you want to age well.
“To live a long, healthy, happy life, adding variety to your training is where the magic happens,” he says.
Alldis emphasizes that strength training should still be a big component of your weekly workouts, because it can help you maintain the muscle you need for everyday activities and support healthy aging.
Research even shows that older people with higher muscle mass have a lower risk of dying from all major causes. But that doesn’t mean lifting weights is all you need to do.
