How Strength Training Can Slow Aging

When we think of slowing the aging process, strength training might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But did you know that building muscle is one of the most effective ways to keep your body—and mind—feeling younger? From improving bone density and balance to enhancing mental clarity and metabolic health, strength training is the best antidote to physical and cognitive decline.

On this episode of the Healthier You podcast, Dr. Ashlee Williams talks with Dr. Katie Ryder, a family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente, to explain what you can do to start benefiting from resistance training, no matter your age or fitness level.