Personal Training for Longevity: London

Longevity isn't just about adding years - it's about making sure you're looking after yourself in a way that lets you enjoy those years with the kind of energy and physique most people consider impossible or impractical.

You might be exploring personal training because you don't feel like you've got the energy or body shape you had 10 years ago. Then again, you might be feeling great and eager to keep that feeling long into the future. Whatever your situation, personal training with a focus on strength training sessions to promote longevity will make a significant difference.

What's more, with sessions delivered one-to-one in well-equipped private pods in any of our three central London locations, the pitfalls of busy public gyms won't stand in your way.

• Inactive adults experience a 3% to 8% loss of muscle mass per decade 
• As little as 30-60 minutes of strength training per week reduces all-cause mortality by 10-20%  
• Strength training improves sleep quality and duration, adding 40 mins per night vs. 23 mins gained from aerobic exercise only
• Regular exercise can reduce the risk factor of some common cancers by between 20-50%
• Resistance training diminishes depression and anxiety in adults and delays the onset of Alzheimer's
• Regular physical exercise can reduce the occurrence of Type 2 diabetes by up to 59% 
• Doing regular exercise can reduce the frequency of back pain attacks by almost 50%

There's no end of health and fitness advice available online - ranging from evidence-backed science to harmful fads and trends. Ultimately though, even the best online advice lacks two key elements - accountability and support.

At Fitness Lab, your personal trainer is there to add both of these things if they're helpful for you. Don't worry - that doesn't mean judgment about an extra glass of wine, a couple of late nights, or a missed daily step count - instead, it means real encouragement, advice and support to help you get the shape or level of fitness you're aiming for.

You're even welcome to share health information with your coach if it would be useful. From daily calorie goals and steps to body composition information. We're always happy to cast an experienced expert eye over any information and help you work towards your goals.

Whether you're reading this in your 30s, your 80s, or anywhere in between, it's never too late to positively impact your health with some level of physical activity.

Adding even light cardiovascular and muscle-strengthening exercise habits to your week helps manage weight, enhance bone density, aid balance and coordination, improve upper body strength, reduce the risk of chronic disease, build functional mobility, boost your metabolism, improve cholesterol levels, aid blood sugar control, improve blood pressure, and bolster your immune system.

If that isn't enough, a workout routine that's designed to prevent muscle loss and boost longevity will almost certainly enhance your mental health too. The right kind of exercise will regulate the production of a wide range of hormones, helping to support better sleep, improved focus, mood stability, and general feelings of well-being.

So no - you're not too old to start. With a hugely experienced team at Fitness Lab, we can support your journey to better health regardless of age.