As we age, strength declines rather slowly until we hit 50, and then the decline rate increases. Lack of muscular strength leads to inactivity which leads to more loss of strength, with the end result being dependent living in a nursing home. This vicious cycle can be reversed. Improving your strength can improve your quality of life and make performing everyday tasks a lot easier to perform. It is never too late to begin to do something that is going to improve your life.
Evidence proves that both elderly men and women benefit from physical activity.
Yes, the best time to begin to invest in an active life is when you are young, but the second-best time for is now. Most older adults can develop their physical abilities beyond their current level. Talk to yourself. Have a strong reason for bettering your life and a strong belief in yourself that you can do this. You have to want to do this for yourself or it won't work.