South Africa, Feb. 9 -- At the centre of this shift are three interconnected pillars: functional strength training, pilates-style low-impact movement, and recovery.

Strength training moves from performance to longevity

Strength training is no longer positioned purely as performance or physique-driven. It has become a cornerstone of long-term health.

Dr Peter Attia, a leading voice in longevity medicine, consistently highlights strength as one of the most important predictors of healthy ageing.

In his work, Attia refers to strength and stability as essential components of what he calls "the centenarian decathlon", the physical capabilities required to live independently and well later in life.

Similarly, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman...