10/06/2025
If you’re over 60 and have been told to avoid lifting weights or “take it easy,”I want to challenge that mindset. The truth is, many older adults are not fragile; they’re just undertrained.
Muscle mass and strength naturally decline with age, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept weakness. Resistance training is one of the most effective tools for preventing falls, improving joint function, boosting metabolism, and maintaining independence. Finding your why is a great motivating factor. This may be playing with your grandchildren, maintaining your ability to do the stairs in your house, cooking, gardening, or simply functioning independently later in life.
The secret is starting where you are. You don’t need to deadlift 200 lbs. Even bodyweight exercises like squats to a chair, resistance bands, and light dumbbells can spark big changes. Then, over time, build up to adding weights.
A strength coach, personal trainer, or physical therapist can safely guide you through this process, helping you progress without injury and reframe your relationship with movement. It is never too late to get started (I have worked with people who a 99 years old before).
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