The Zing about ageing is...

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Think older adults should avoid heavy weights? Time to flip that thinking,  It's your secret weapon!

Heavy strength training—even for those who are frail or living with chronic conditions—is safe and incredibly effective for boosting strength and functional performance (Toien et al., 2025). In fact, it works better than sticking with lighter loads.

Here’s the reality:

• The biggest health gains happen when people who’ve never lifted start doing it. It’s one of the most powerful ways to turn back the ageing clock.

• Lower-body strength is a game-changer. It’s a key predictor of how long you’ll stay active and independent—and whether you’ll avoid falls and manage everyday tasks with ease.

• Grip strength matters too. Low hand grip strength is a risk factor for longevity. A strong grip is linked to lower heart disease risk and greater independence.

Bottom line? Strength training isn’t just for athletes—it’s for anyone who wants to live longer, move better, and feel stronger.

Frailty doesn’t have to define you. Take back control. 

Common signs include unintentional weight loss, muscle weakness (poor grip strength), exhaustion, slower walking speed, and low physical activity. 

These can make older adults more vulnerable to falls, illness, and hospital stays—because the body struggles to cope with stress or recover.

• Have you had a fall or worry about falling?
• Concerned about becoming frail or noticing early signs?
• Want expert advice to stay strong, healthy, and independent?

Armed with your personalised movement plan, we’ll focus on building strength, improving balance, and boosting confidence—so you can keep doing the things you love.

Concerned about muscle loss (sarcopenia), osteoporosis, or managing perimenopausal symptoms? Movement can make a real difference. 

Many wrongly assume the decline in strength, resilience, and function simply comes with age? It can be slowed—or even reversed—with the right lifestyle changes. And the most powerful tool? Movement.

It’s that simple—and it challenges the outdated myths about ageing.

Curious about how well you’re ageing? Want to train smarter, not harder?

Let’s talk. Whether you’re looking for a safe introduction to exercise or a fresh approach to staying future-ready, I can guide you every step of the way.

Everyone is unique. Your goals might be:

• Getting back to parkrun

• Improving balance and strength

• Keeping up with kids or grandchildren

• Staying flexible for gardening

I’ll take the time to understand your needs and create a tailored movement plan to help you achieve them.