Why and How Strengthening Exercises Will Help Seniors With Mobility and ADLs

 Resistance training is the most effective way to prevent progressive muscle loss and is backed by scientific evidence. In resistance training, you move your body against resistance provided by weights or resistance bands, increasing muscle size and strength. It's the best treatment for sarcopenia, and research has shown that regular resistance training in combination with adequate dietary protein intake will slow sarcopenia and keep you healthier and more independent as you age.