1. You start losing muscle around the age of 30. 🤯Yes, you read that right. On average, people lose around 3%-8% each decade… and then it speeds up after you turn 60.The sooner you get started on building your muscle “bank,” the better! Muscle loss is one of the top causes of disability for older people – they become too weak to live alone and are more prone to falls and injuries.2. You’ll build stronger bones. Did you know that many people start losing about 1% of their bone mass PER YEAR after the age of 40? Stressing your bones (when you’re doing it in a healthy way through strength training!) will help boost your bone density and cut the risk of osteoporosis and fractures when you get older.3. It can help you manage chronic conditions. Lifting weights can help you cut back on symptoms of arthritis, chronic pain, heart disease, depression, diabetes, and...
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