23/09/2026
I know. Lifting isnât everyoneâs thing.
But neither is losing strength, muscle, bone density and the ability to do everyday things without help đ
And before anyone takes the reel too literally: no, not lifting weights does NOT mean youâre inevitably going to end up on medication, develop osteoporosis or need a wheelchair.
Thatâs not how it works.
But we do know that muscle, strength and bone density tend to decline with age, and strength training is one of the tools we have to actively work against that decline.
I donât lift because Iâm trying to live forever. I lift because Iâd quite like to remain capable while Iâm here âđŒ
Carry my own shopping. Get myself off the floor. Travel. Walk. Move furniture I probably shouldnât be moving. And, yes, wipe my own ass for as long as humanly possible đ
Strength training canât guarantee independence. Nothing can. But maintaining muscle and strength is something we can actually work on.
You donât have to love lifting, nor do you have to make the gym your whole personality. But your body still needs a reason to stay strong đȘđŒ
Personally? Iâm training for independence with a side of dignity đ
I help women and men build strength through midlife and beyond, with expert-led outdoor group training and private personal training in Copenhagen đȘđŒâš