Whether it’s the satisfying feeling that comes after rearranging heavy patio pots or mastering a headstand in your yoga class, there’s a sense of inner confidence that comes with knowing you’re strong – you feel ready to take on the world. Much of this starts deep inside, with your muscles, bones and ligaments. When they’re strong, you can move and carry things with ease, you feel more stable and your posture and performance improves.
Giving your muscles a helping hand to stay robust is especially important as you get older, as muscle protects your bones and braces your internal organs, helping them to function better. Women naturally lose muscle mass after the age of 30 at around two per cent per year. Strength training can help
