Strength Training After 50: A Beginner's Guide That Respects Your Joints

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Muscle mass and bone density decline with age, and resistance training is one of the best-supported ways to slow that.

Start with two full-body sessions weekly, 20 to 30 minutes, at a weight you could lift 12 to 15 times with good form.

Soreness that fades in 48 hours is normal. Sharp, localized or lingering joint pain means reduce load and see a professional.