Strength Training in Time Magazine: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Strategy

Sometimes the mainstream media gets it right. Last week, Time magazine featured an article titled, “Why Strength Training Is the Best Anti-Ager.”

The article does a great job articulating our growing appreciation of strength training for longevity—evolving from something reserved for athletes and bodybuilders to being recognized as one of the best forms of exercise for healthy aging.

While the article is well written, it only scratches the surface of the science-backed anti-aging benefits of resistance training.

Here’s a brief list of those benefits:

• Improved glucose metabolism and prevention of type 2 diabetes

• Increased bone mineral density and prevention of osteoporosis

• Better balance, gait speed, and fall prevention

• Enhanced cognitive function and reduced risk of cognitive decline

• Improved memory and mental sharpness

• Increased lean muscle mass and resting metabolic rate

• Greater strength and functional independence

• Reduced cardiovascular disease risk factors

• Lower cancer-specific mortality

While training for athletic performance, muscle growth, and body composition is important, the most meaningful benefits of strength training are its effects on aging and long-term health. And the populations who benefit most? Adults in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.

If your goal is to stay strong, sharp, and independent as you age—strength training is non-negotiable.