10/19/2026
WHAT DOES YOUR GRIP STRENGTH SAY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AS YOU AGE?
More than you might think!
Research has found that grip strength is associated with overall physical function, healthy aging, and even longevity.
As we get older, maintaining our grip strength becomes increasingly important. Think about how often we rely on it: carrying groceries, lifting luggage, opening jars, handling tools, or simply holding onto something securely.
In this photo, I'm performing barbell rows using a towel wrapped around the bar. By gripping the towel instead of the bar itself, I'm challenging my hands and forearms while strengthening my back.
It's a simple way to make one exercise serve multiple purposes.
At 60, my goal isn't just to lift heavier weights. It's to maintain the strength, mobility, and physical ability to keep doing the things I love.
Because getting older doesn't mean you have to stop living actively.
That's what I train for. And that's what I teach.
Meed Strength & Mobility
Train for the Way You Live.
đź’¬ Have you noticed changes in your grip strength as you've gotten older?
