Junis777 t1_irmapu3 wrote on October 9, 2022 at 10:27 AM

Extremely interesting, if i understand it properly, to put it mildly.

EndofGods t1_irmf1ho wrote on October 9, 2022 at 11:25 AM

It's worth it to exercise even as older adults, is a mostly accurate summary.

wtgreen t1_irmsdd3 wrote on October 9, 2022 at 1:39 PM

Specifically this study found additional benefits to heavy lifting. Any exercise is beneficial but heavy lifting is something most older people don't consider yet it's been shown in a variety of studies to be highly beneficial.

EndofGods t1_irn48fb wrote on October 9, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Good point, it is the primary argument.

Amerimoto t1_irnbwvl wrote on October 9, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Make the elderly do the heavy lifting, got it.