Health experts promote preventative care and strength training

Experts emphasize the importance of preventative health measures, such as prehabilitation and strength training, to manage physical changes associated with aging and daily stress.

Rebecka Åkerdahl from Rörelseoptimisten advocates for prehabilitation, which involves making smart, long-term lifestyle choices to prevent pain and injury before they occur. She notes that many individuals ignore early warning signs of overexertion, such as muscle tension or changes in breathing, often waiting until physical issues become severe. Key recommendations include varied training, prioritizing strength, ensuring adequate recovery, and increasing movement during daily activities.

Geriatrician Natalie Morén highlights the natural physiological changes that occur during aging, noting that muscle mass decreases, water content in the body drops, and fat increases. Morén distinguishes between primary aging, driven by genetics, and secondary aging, influenced by lifestyle and habits. She emphasizes that strength training can help combat muscle loss even in older age and encourages patients to make informed decisions about their own health based on their specific age-related needs.