Heavy weight lifting helps seniors keep leg strength years after training
University of Copenhagen researchers report that seniors who completed a 12 month heavy resistance training program maintained leg strength better than peers doing moderate training or none. Over four years, heavy lifting preserved baseline leg strength while showing declines in other groups, underscoring neuromuscular benefits beyond muscle mass.
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