16/09/2025
Strength Training Starts Small—But It Doesn’t Stay Small
You don’t need a gym membership.
You don’t need a 90-day challenge.
You need to pick something up and put it down.
Consistently. Intentionally.
Because strength is the scaffolding that holds up everything else... your mobility, your balance, your bone health, your independence, without it, the rest crumbles faster than you think.
Sarcopenia, or the loss of muscle due to aging, is a cruel genetically mediated process. But we do not need to let it take hold and rob us of our future independence.
And no, it doesn’t start with heavy barbells. It starts with what you can handle today. That can be bodyweight chair squats, calf raises, wall push-ups, and carrying your groceries one trip at a time.
The point isn’t to crush yourself on day one; it’s to begin building a foundation that your future self can stand on. A foundation that can handle falls, unexpected loads, and the simple act of living life on your terms.
Strength compounds. The weight you lift today may be light, but over time, that load builds muscle, bone, and resilience that will protect you for decades.
You’re not training for next week. You’re training for the version of you who still wants to travel, play, and move freely 20 years from now.
