
RAF130: Strength and Aging
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Ever since my friend Tom mentioned it to me a couple of years ago, I've been concerned with the need for strength as we get older. It makes sense. But why is that exactly? I found that there is some amazing research on strength loss as we age, the need for muscle strength in older adults, and what resistance training can do for those same folks.
An NIH study conducted in 2014 confirmed earlier research findings that strength deteriorates with age. However, it isn't inevitable. The key factor, the report said, is a decrease in physical activity. So if you stay active…
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