1. Stronger core muscles mean better balance and less chance of falls.
2. Weight training helps reduce abdominal fat, which may help prevent heart issues; it also helps control blood sugar, making it a great tool in prevention or management of Type 2 diabetes.
3. Working muscles against each other may help build and retain bone density. Since muscle requires more blood and oxygen to maintain, the body has to work harder to keep muscles supplied, raising metabolism and burning more calories.
4. It also helps improve mood, lessening depression and anxiety and improving sleep.
5. For improved quality of life. The fitter and stronger you are the more active you can be to enjoy life for longer.