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Re:Attention Is My Most Valuable Asset for Productivity as a... by barry-cotter on Monday November 09, 2020 @01:43AM (#25032011)
> the main physical benefit from weightlifting (strength training in particular) is that you can lift heavier things.

Personally I got religion on weight lifting after reading a book on aging. Losing bone and muscle mass is inevitable with age but if you have a good base you’ve got more to lose. If you keep on weight lifting you lose it much slower. I never got serious about it. I’ve never broken 100kg for a squat and I’m perfectly ok with staying there forever. But I’m going to get weak slower than those who only do cardio and I aim to able to sit up unassisted for as long as possible, and to avoid breaking a hip too.

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Re:Attention Is My Most Valuable Asset for Productivity as a... by lazyasciiart on Monday November 09, 2020 @03:03AM (#25032403)
Yes, bone loss or osteoporosis is (or should be) a big concern over 40, especially for women. Continuing weight training can reduce or even halt this loss. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/strength-trai...
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