“A recent study review published in 2019 in the journal Frontiers in Physiology examined the impact of resistance training on our risk of developing chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and mobility disability. These are some of the most prevalent chronic diseases we encounter as we age. ... For physical mobility, the review found that combined programs with an equal focus on both aerobic exercise and resistance exercise are superior to either aerobic or resistance exercise programs alone. Performing both will help you continue to be able to walk, get up from a chair without assistance, climb the stairs and more as you get older. This is extremely important as continuing to be able to move well will be key to continuing to exercise and fend off other chronic diseases.”