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During initial assessments of those we work with two qualities we look for are does the person have adequate joint mobility and flexibility to be able to position their body for safe, efficient exercise. And can they produce enough tension in the right places to create healthy movement.
The tension part is fairly straightforward, and is improved with consistent exercise sessions provided technique is good and the person understands what correct form feels like and then practices executing. But it ...

Most people that seek us out do so because they want to move better and be able to be strong and fit enough to do other activities, and not for the sake of lifting things in a gym as a hobby, although it sometimes becomes a hobby for some as they enjoy the challenges.
Those who enjoy and active hobby or sport have built in some motivation for eating well and exercising consistently – this will get most anyone 99% ...

Strength training becomes increasingly important as we age, and we have known for a long time that improvements can be made at any age, and beginning from nearly any physical state. We have assisted a number of people in their 80’s, who even having had multiple joint replacements have made significant improvements in strength, balance, and reduced their risk of falling, among other things.

The NYT piece below summarizes research in this topic, and gives a bit of advice.

Naturally one article ...