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Resistance training: How to stay strong as you age

ZOE Science & Nutrition

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The Benefits of Resistance Training

Engaging in resistance training can help stave off sarcopenia and even lead to more muscle mass, even in older age. Research shows that people in their 60s, 70s, and 80s can build more muscle than they had in their 20s through resistance training. It's never too late to start exercising and improve muscle strength. In fact, studies on sedentary individuals aged 75 and older showed significant increases in strength and muscle growth within just 8 to 12 weeks.

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