The Silver Haired Warriors Club: Fitness for Seniors

Strength training is still quite new to many older individuals. We need to change that.

As we get older we tend to become more careful with our bodies–which to a degree I understand, but being too careful can result in injury and do our body more harm than good. No, I am not saying start out with the 100lb dumbbell or kettlebell, but instead choose a weight where the last few reps of your set are difficult. Working up in 5-10 pound increments is a good standard for increasing weight.

 

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