As we get older, many of us accept aches, pains, and a loss of physical strength as just another part of ageing. But what if these changes were not simply inevitable, but rather the result of a largely preventable condition?

Your body is very clever. It adapts to whatever you regularly ask it to do. So if you lift the same weights week after week, your body quietly thinks, “Great — no need to get any stronger.” Progress stops, even though you’re still exercising.

We often think of strength training as something reserved for bodybuilders or gym fanatics, but the truth is, it’s one of the best things anyone can do for their long-term health.