Strength Training When We're Older

May 07 2025

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Does it matter? Should we do it??

Skeletal muscle function decreases with age, but the LIve active Successful Ageing (LISA) study showed that strength can be maintained over 12 months following 1 year of heavy resistance training, but not after moderate training.

The programme involved a supervised full body programme, performed 3 times a week. It included 3 sets of 6-12 reps at ~ 70-85% or 1RM (think heavy)

A follow up study by Bloch-Ibenfeldt et al in 2024 showed that the positive outcomes were sustained 4 years later.

Resistance training with heavy loads has been shown to induce long-lasting beneficial effects on older adults.

If you’re looking to make a positive change in your health, resistance training is a valuable place to start. If you need help kicking it off, contact us at SSP on 9817 7100 to help you get started safely!

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