You’re not too old.
It’s not too late.
You can still build muscle, well past age 60.
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In fact, resistance training is the medicine to:
- mitigate frailty
- preserve quality of life
- restore independent functioning in older adults at risk of frailty
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So find a way to enjoy some kind of resistance training 2-3 times a week.
I’m enjoying the process of learning Olympic weightlifting, even if progress is glacier SLOW.
It provides a mental AND physical challenge, builds muscle and bone density.
I hope to continue this sport for a long time, even if I’m only moving the bar.
I’m moving…and that’s just the point.
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