You have so far figured out that being strong is important. Whether you are new to strength training or have been bending iron for a while, understanding that hitting new PR’s in your training is the only true reflection of progress. Because - truth be told – there is no point treading water and staying at the same level you are at right now. It is like turning in a circle 360 degrees and thinking you end up in a different place. The ultimate goal, therefore, is to keep getting stronger. 

Some of my clients who have been training with me for a while have asked me ‘how far this can go’, how strong they can get in absolute numbers, and whether there is cut-off point – especially in relation to one’s age – where progress is not possible anymore (...)