Slovak trainer Kristián Bako emphasizes the necessity of strength training, particularly for older adults, arguing it’s essential for maintaining everyday functionality. Bako cautions against assuming daily activities like gardening provide sufficient muscular support, highlighting how tasks like pushing a wheelbarrow can create dangerous imbalances. He stresses that strength training isn’t solely for youth, but a vital component of health at any age. The trainer discusses appropriate strength training regimens regardless of age and provides benchmarks, such as plank duration for a healthy forty-year-old. Bako’s work frequently focuses on senior clients, addressing age-related muscle loss and promoting independent living through targeted exercise. He believes building and maintaining muscle mass is not a luxury, but a necessity as people age.