Benefits Of Strength Training
For Adults, Older Adults & Youths 

Strength Coaching for Different Ages: Youths, Adults & Seniors

Despite what Instagram and social media would have you believe, strength training is so much more than just a hobby for guys in their 20s who love the mirror. The truth is, the genesis of training with weights is rehabilitation in a medical definition, to take what is weak and causing pain to make it strong.

You only get one body in this life and your muscles are the only thing that gives you the ability to move that body. If you have ever sprained your ankle or hurt your back, you know just how frustrating and debilitating it can be to not be able to move as you wish. Strength training, resistance exercise and mobility are the KEY to a life where you are not weighed down by physical ailments. Everyone, especially older people, should have some baseline knowledge of how their body moves and how to train it.

Use Muscle, or Lose Muscle

At some point in life, everyone should do a block of training under the professional guidance of a competent coach for strength and mobility. From wanting to stay physically capable for the rest of your life, rehabbing an injury, or adding copious amounts of muscle to your frame.

Having and working with coach (strength coach) is having someone give you a map to your goals. Whatever they may be. The better the coach and easier that map will be to read. 

This isn’t just about building muscles; it’s about building a stronger, more badass version of yourself. Let’s unleash the beast within and get ready to dominate at any age!

Role of the Strength Coach 

Think of the coach as your personal muscle strength sherpa, guiding you up what can seem like to be a mountain that does not end. They’re there to teach you the best technique to life with YOUR body, select the best exercises for YOU, write you a bespoke program, and finally keep you accountable to your goals. A #real coach has been exactly where you are today in muscle mass and strength. They’ve learned how to transform themselves with strength and power and know exactly how to motivate you and keep you moving forward.  

Strength Training: What’s The Point?

So, why should you even bother with a strength trainer in the first place? Here are three pretty compelling reasons:

1. Strength training exercise is a straight-up health revolution. We’re talking about boosting your metabolism, burning fat like a furnace, and improving your cardiovascular health. Say goodbye to those love handles and hello to a stronger, healthier body. 
2. Strength training is a magic elixir for your bones and joints. It increases bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. And let’s not forget about your joints—they’ll be well-oiled machines, ready to take on anything life throws at you.
3. Strength training isn’t just about physical gains. It’s about becoming a better, more confident version of yourself. You’ll walk taller, you’ll radiate self-assurance. There is something magical about watching yourself get stronger week after week. Resistance training is one of the very few endeavors in life that require no luck, just your commitment.

Strength Coaching for Youths 

When it comes to young people, we gotta be smart about their training. We need to use age-appropriate training methods considering their developing bodies and minds.

Safety is, of course, always our number one priority, but special considerations need to be taken when programming young people. Yes, strength training will help you strengthen your body, but if it is done wrong, it can cause injury. I’m sure you know someone who preaches how dangerous the gym is. This is a false association. If you do anything stupid, it will result in something bad happening. YouTube and Instagram is not a coach. 

Now, let’s talk about the benefits of strength coaching for these young athletes. Strength training helps them build a solid foundation of strength, stability, and coordination. They’ll be faster, more agile, and if they participate in sports, they will see a marked improvement.

The other and, in my opinion, the greatest benefit for young people is that strength training requires dedication, patience and discipline. The ability to commit to a task and see it through is a skill that is required to achieve anything in life.  

Benefits Of Strength Coaching for Adults 

As I said, in the opening, the gym and strength training isn’t just for groups of schoolboys who want a big bench – it’s for every adult out there who wants to take control of their health. 

Increasing your lean mass will support your immune system, boost your metabolism, and if your diet is on point, you will burn fat at a rate like you have never experienced. We’re talking about reducing the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers. It improves your bone density, keeping you strong and sturdy as you age. And let’s not forget about the mental benefits—it’s a natural stress buster, boosting your mood and giving you a sense of empowerment. In life, we can occasionally feel like we have no control over anything and by having something like a routine in the gym, it can anchor us. 

Benefits Of Strength Training With a Program

When it comes to programming, it’s simple. I write the program based on your routine, age and, more importantly, your needs. It needs to be achievable for you. How many days a week do you have to train? As much as your work and life allow, forcing the issue never works. Your training needs to fit into your life. Trying to change your life around training never works. 

Some of the key benefits are;

• Maintains Muscle Mass: Helps counteract age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia).
• Increases Bone Density: Reduces the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
• Enhances Joint Health: Improves joint stability and mobility, reducing the risk of falls.
• Boosts Metabolism: Supports healthy weight management and metabolic function.
• Improves Balance and Coordination: Enhances overall balance, decreasing the likelihood of falls.
• Supports Cardiovascular Health: Lowers blood pressure and improves circulation.
• Promotes Mental Well-being: Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving mood.
• Enhances Independence: Strengthens muscles needed for daily activities, promoting greater self-sufficiency.
• Reduces Chronic Pain: Alleviates symptoms of arthritis and other chronic conditions.
• Improves Sleep Quality: Regular exercise, including strength training, can lead to better sleep patterns.

If we get your program dialed in, then you’ll enjoy the gains, you’ll feel energised and you’ll look forward to training day. With quality nutrition, mixing great food with common sense, and the right amount of resistance exercise, you’ll notice the benefits of resistance training in just weeks.

Strength Coaching for Seniors & Older Adults 

Some people might think that once you hit a certain age, it’s time to kick back, retire to the recliner, and let the world pass you by. But let me tell you something: strength training for older adults is your secret weapon to stay vibrant, active and the elixir of youth.

The benefits of strength training include helping you maintain and build lean muscle mass, which is crucial for keeping your metabolism turning over. Strength exercise training may also improve your bone density, keeping you as strong and reducing the risk of chronic conditions like osteoarthritis.

But here’s the real kicker—the effects of strength training are a godsend for your joint health and mobility. We’re talking about oiling those rusty joints, increasing your range of motion, and making sure you move like a well-oiled machine. The primary mechanism of joint degeneration is not a change in the joint structure, but rather a weakening of the supportive tissues. Increase muscles strength and it’s like drinking the from the fountain of youth.

And speaking of independence, strength gains are your ticket to maintaining your self-sufficiency. Building strength helps you maintain your balance, stability, and coordination. That means fewer spills, less time on the couch, and more time doing the things you love.

Tailoring Your Resistance Training Approach

We’re all unique. We come in different shapes, sizes, and levels of fitness. So when it comes to strength training, we can’t just follow a cookie-cutter approach and expect miracles. Here’s how a quality strength coach tailors his approach to each individual:

• Assess each individual, understanding their current fitness level, past injuries or limitations, and goals. Are they looking to build strength like a Russian powerlifter? Or maybe they wanna improve their endurance like a marathon runner? Whatever it is, the coach needs to know who they are coaching and what they are coaching towards. 

• Adapt and adjust based on age and fitness levels. We’re not going to prescribe a deadlift to a 60-year-old who has never lifted a weight in their life. We need to meet each person where they’re at and gradually ramp up that intensity.

• Don’t let the training become a monotonous snooze fest. We gotta keep it interesting, mix it up, and inject some excitement into the mix. Try new exercises, experiment with different training modalities, and keep those muscles guessing. 

• Program progression. We need to keep pushing the boundaries, increasing the weights, reps, or sets; that’s how we get stronger.

• Proper form and technique are the holy grail of injury prevention. It’s about engaging the right muscles, protecting joints, and ensuring a long and fruitful journey in the gym.

Wrap Up

Whether you’re a young, full time working, or a young at heart, there’s something for everyone in the realm of strength training. Remember, strength coaching isn’t just about looking like a superhero (although that’s a nice bonus). It’s about improving your overall health, boosting confidence, and embracing a life of vitality, no matter your age. Stay strong, stay hungry, and always remember—you’re a force to be reckoned with.