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#089 Why Exercise Intensity Matters for Longevity | CrossFit for Health 2024

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Efficient Strength Recovery for Older Adults Through Resistance Training

Older adults who engage in resistance training one to three times a week for eight to 18 weeks can recover lost strength accumulated from years of inactivity. Additionally, older adults can regain strength more easily than gaining muscle mass, leading to functional improvements, enhanced quality of life, and reduced mortality risk. Research indicates that lifting lighter weights with sufficient volume and effort can yield equivalent gains in muscle mass and strength as lifting heavier weights, suggesting that heavy lifting is not necessary for older adults to achieve muscle strength and mass improvements.

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