Malayalam actor Baiju Santhosh, 56, shows off gym strength: What happens to muscles as we age?
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Consultant dietitian and fitness expert Garima Goyal noted that the exercise highlights an important aspect of fitness that often becomes more relevant with age: maintaining lower-body strength to support mobility, balance and everyday functioning.
Resistance training is particularly valuable as adults age because muscle mass and strength can gradually decline. “Regular strength exercises help preserve lean muscle, improve physical function, and support metabolic health. When appropriately programmed, resistance training also places beneficial mechanical stress on bones, contributing to the maintenance of bone health,” mentioned Goyal.
According to Goyal, during the exercise, the back and pelvis should remain supported against the seat, and the knees should track in line with the feet. “The platform should be lowered only as far as comfortable without the lower back rounding away from the backrest. Avoid forcefully locking the knees at the top. People with existing knee, hip or back problems may need individual modifications.”
Lower-body strength is about more than building bigger muscles. “It supports mobility, daily independence and healthy ageing. The goal should be to train consistently, use appropriate resistance and prioritise good technique rather than compare weights lifted with those of a celebrity,” said Goyal.
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