“Not just living longer, but living better”-a certified trainer shares five things that matter most to aging well and longevity
Fit&Well • • health
Key Points:
- Jill Jones, ISSA-certified personal trainer and co-founder of FitQuo, advocates strength training as a key defense against aging, emphasizing its accessibility and sustainability for all ages.
- She identifies five critical factors for aging well: balance and stability, mobility and joint health, resistance training for bone and muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, and confidence and independence.
- Jones highlights the importance of balance exercises to prevent falls, mobility work to reduce pain, resistance training to reverse muscle loss and maintain bone density, and cardiovascular activities that raise heart rate without high-impact strain.
- Confidence gained through consistent fitness progression is seen as a vital outcome, fostering independence and a positive relationship with exercise.
- Jones offers a 21-minute full-body workout requiring minimal equipment, designed to improve all five key areas, suitable for home practice.
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