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

Reply to comment by EndofGods in Heavy-load exercise in older adults activates vasculogenesis and has a stronger impact on muscle gene expression than in young adults (Oct 2022) by basmwklz

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.