02/21/2026
I’ve had multiple family members develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Watching it up close changes you.
There’s a lot of debate about why it happens… processed foods, stress, toxins, longer lifespans. I don’t claim to know the single cause.
What I do know is this:
Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have to protect the aging brain.
And not all exercise works the same.
The SMART trial followed older adults doing structured resistance training. Researchers found improvements in memory, cognitive function, and decision-making.
Even more interesting? The benefits lasted after the program ended.
✔️Strength training increases brain growth factors.
✔️ Improves blood sugar control.
✔️ Reduces inflammation.
✔️ Strengthens brain-body connections.
This is why our belief at Village is simple:
Strength training changes everything after 40.
If you want to stay independent, clear-headed, and capable for decades… it has to be done correctly and progressively.
