How low can you go (and still build muscle)? Why strength training matters at any age

How low can you go (and still build muscle)? Why strength training matters at any age

Getting out of a chair shouldn’t be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process called sarcopenia. The consequences build quietly: trouble climbing stairs, more hospital visits and, eventually, losing the ability to live independently. The encouraging news is that you do not need long workouts or heavy training to push back. Even…