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.

“Start small, build gradually, and stick with it,” says Abby Bales, PT, DPT, CSCS, founder of Reform Physical Therapy. She ...

The idea of "lifting heavy" might conjure images of bodybuilders, but for those navigating the journey of aging, embracing ...

This routine lasted for six months, by which time the people lifting weights had almost all gained strength and improved various markers of their health, even if they had lifted only once a week ...

Discover Strength is a local gym touting the health benefits of lifting weights for people 55 and older. Skip Navigation. Share on ... strength training into their routine and how it can ...