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I thought lifting heavy weights would make me stronger—but it ended up changing so much more
More than muscle gains.
“It helps us maintain overall function, especially as we age,” says Dr Andrew Jagim, director of sports medicine research at the Mayo Clinic Health System. Especially in older populations, strength ...
When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires ...
Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. July 20, 2023 Add as a ...
Dear Doctors: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been after me to ...
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