Lifting for first time at 50

positivenote

Looking to tone up, build some muscle and get stronger so ive decided to pick up weights for the first time at the age of fifty. Over the years ive tried gym memberships but work life schedule always got in the way so im doing it from home now. Im just wondering if I'll see much strength / physical improvement if I persist.

Currently fairly fit from heart perspective, as I walk dog 4km every morning but am 88kg and 5.8in. I also do a cardio class once a week for an hour that burns about 500 calories according to my Garmin ,and have started the following over the past two weeks:
3 days p/week - KB swings (20kg 3 x 20 reps), KB Squats (12kg 3 x 15 reps), KB Rows (14kg 3 x 15 reps each side), Dumbell Chest press (10kg each side 3 x 15 reps), Dumbell Curl (10kg 8/8/6 reps - struggle on last rep), seated bench sit ups 20 x 4 reps (80 total) - All in takes about 40 mins to complete and I find it a good work out with legs and arms like jelly the next day.

I also so a heavy bag High Intensity Cardio for 10 mins 2 days per week (Definitely builds up a sweat).

Any advice would be appreciated - Diet is fairly decent to be honest. Take aways once/twice a month and pints usually once every two weeks with the wife, I have cut out the weekend bottle of wine also as of three weeks ago

Thanks in advance

User1998

Have you considered getting your hormones checked? Having optimal hormones would be hugely beneficial for someone your age training to gain muscle. Eating adequate protein & carbs will help too. Lots of lean meats, fruit & veg, potatoes & rice etc. And some healthy fats.