The benefits of resistance training go far beyond muscle.
In older adults, resistance training has been linked to improved cognitive function, healthier brain connections, and a slower rate of brain shrinkage.
How Resistance Training Is Good for Your Brain
Resistance training can be done on your own but starting with a personal trainer and even a nutritional coach can make getting started easier.
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Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
