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    Strength Training After 60: The Beginner’s Plan.

    Why Strength Training Isn’t Optional After 60 If you’re over 60 and not doing any strength training, your muscles are slowly walking out the door without saying goodbye. Starting around age 30, we lose 3–5% of our muscle mass per decade. But the good news? You can slow that down — or even reverse it — with just 15–20 minutes a few times a week. No gym required. No barbell heroics. Just simple, controlled movement. ‍ What Strength Training Does for You After 60: Your At-Home Beginner Plan Start with 2 non-consecutive days per week (e.g. Monday & Thursday). Focus on full-body movements and slow, controlled reps. 1. Chair Squats…

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I'm John. 65, walking 2+ miles a day in Reno with my Apple Watch on. My VO₂ max came back Below Average — I decided to pay attention. This site is the journey.

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