SMARTPHYSIO Blog

My mum is 80 this year and I am becoming increasingly aware of my own predispositions. Having been a Chartered Physiotherapist for more than 30 years now, I know the value of getting strong and keeping strong. Our practice visits many patients in their home who have lost confidence, had a slip, trip or a fall. And this is on the rise. We're now living longer than ever and it's definitely worth investing time in strength training to help to improve the quality of our lives and

If you are looking to live a long, healthy life, bringing weight lifting into your workout may be best according to new research. The evidence suggests that adding in strength training may help to keep diseases at bay, and prevent falls — particularly relevant for older adults. Combining strength training with regular cardio may help you live longer, a new study finds. Weight lifting or other strength training once or twice a week can build muscle and prevent injury. Doing 15