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Is Strength Training Safe for Older Adults? What Experts Recommend After 60

An instructor helps an older woman use a resistance band during a seated exercise.

If you’re over 60 and thinking about strength training, it’s completely normal to have questions — or even concerns — about safety. Many people worry that lifting weights or doing resistance exercises might lead to injury or be “too much” for ageing bodies.The reality is reassuring: strength training is not only safe for older adults […]