Better Ageing, Lower Dementia Risk, And Longevity: 12 Benefits Of Strength Training

Some research suggests that mixing up your workouts, or having a healthy combination of both strength and cardio days, increases your longevity more than either exercise type alone.

But only one in 20 UK adults is believed to strength train their muscles enough.

So, whether you’re considering adding the step to your routine or already do so, we thought we’d share some of the (many) benefits of strength training, especially as you age: 

1) It can help you live longer 

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