Strength Training, its just important as an aerobic exercise
What are the benefits?
Increases our bone density reducing the risk of osteoporosis..,Strong skeletal muscles mean a stronger heart..this is recent research where they found that people who regularly lift weights actually have strong cardiac muscles and that protects their heart from heart disease..it also reduces blood pressure and improve our balance and stability so that less likely to fall even if we do fall but less likely to hurt ourselves
What To Do
Weight train two-three times a week
Start with light weights and add more as you get stronger
Eight-ten different exercises for the major muscle groups.