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This is especially the case for older adults over the age of 60.
Over the course of a long lifespan most men end up losing roughly 30% of their muscle mass.
Twice a week is less of a shock to the system and allows the body to better adapt."
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Remember: Your rest is a big part of the muscular recipe for success.
Ready to start pumping iron?
Read on to learn more about what weightlifting twice per week can do for your body after 60.
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The findings were particularly extreme among women.
Over 800 people were assessed for that project.
The notion that weightlifting extends lifespan is supported by another study published inPreventive Medicine.
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“Muscle is the power plant to burn calories.
Building muscle helps move your joints and bones, but also there are metabolic benefits.
I don’t think this is well appreciated.”
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Luckily, weightlifting and resistance exercises can help strengthen our bones in old age as well.
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