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Sue, I remember seeing that study for older people before--very encouraging! It's just weird that lately I've seen an increase in articles about lifting heavy.
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http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=104923 And, for information overload, one has to consider how to recruit slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle into a program: https://www.acefitness.org/education...-muscle-fibers BTW, I really like this article that Sue B posted a while back: http://www.niashanks.com/strength-tr...women-over-40/
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Thanks for all of the references, Alta! I like the idea of alternating and will look into the "Look Great in 8" plan more.
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Sorry to say, I've slacked off since then and have lost muscle. Back to square one--but slowly!
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I absolutely agree that strength work is important and very often neglected. But having worked with the seniors for many years, I see it as only part of the picture. Maintaining fexibility & good balance are just as important IMO, especially for fall prevention. Falls can be a huge issue as we age and are often the beginning of the end for many seniors. It's important to be able to bend over and do it without falling over, avoid developing a shuffling gait when walking, step over small obstacles, etc.....
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