Strength training is one of the best activities we can engage in as we age. It can help us live longer, may reduce our risk of dementia, and helps to decrease our risk of falls.

Meanwhile aerobic training, like jogging, walking, and swimming, is also linked to better heart health in older age and might benefit our brains too. 

Some research has found that a combination of exercise, rather than sticking to one type of training, is linked to better longevity outcomes. 

And according to the National Institute on Ageing, we need to add an underrated exercise to our routines, too. “Research has shown that it’s important to get all three types: aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and balance,” researchers write.