Give Yourself a Lift

Brawny Brains?
As you have probably noticed in this blog, I particularly like to talk and write about the benefits of strength training as we age. Well here’s yet another – probably unexpected – benefit!

Small Brain

Strength training is good for your brain! You can get brawny and brainy – all at the same time!

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Strong Medicine

Drama masksThe sixth age shifts
Into the lean and slippered pantaloon,
With spectacles on nose and pouch on side;
His youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide
For his shrunk shank;

William Shakespeare (‘As You Like It’ 1623)

Less than thirty years ago, we were still not too far removed from Shakespeare’s vision of old age. Continue reading “Strong Medicine”