One of the greatest desires people have as they age is the ability to remain independent — to continue living life on their own terms, safely and confidently. Whether it’s walking through the grocery store, climbing stairs, traveling, playing with grandchildren, golfing, gardening, or simply getting up from a chair without assistance, maintaining independence begins […]
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Strength training for older adults is essential to a healthy lifestyle: It helps you stay fit, maintain independence, and reduce symptoms related to chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, and obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 150 minutes of moderate endurance activity per week. This can include cardio, as well as weights or bodyweight
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While older men and women needn’t become powerlifters, athletes who lift massive weights, experts say strength training — using weights heavier than you might expect — can be an important component of a healthy future. Beginning about age 30, men and women lose muscle mass at about the rate of 10 percent per decade until
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