Strength training is a no brainer and the absolute most effective thing someone can do to increase the quality and quantity of life..
I don't see the point of a 90 year old woman lifting the weight of an average sized man.... it's not as if she is looking for a job as a HGV vehicle technician.
When I lift my 8ib weights (50 overhead repetitions per arm every morning) I look a lot happier than she does.
Strength training is a no brainer and the absolute most effective thing someone can do to increase the quality and quantity of life..
I don't see the point of a 90 year old woman lifting the weight of an average sized man.... it's not as if she is looking for a job as a HGV vehicle technician.
When I lift my 8ib weights (50 overhead repetitions per arm every morning) I look a lot happier than she does.
You don't understand the point of lifting something heavy?
Really? 🤷
Maddog said
Mar 10 6:24 PM, 2025
"Heavy lifts are important because they promote significant muscle growth, strengthen bones and connective tissues, improve overall body composition by increasing muscle mass and reducing fat, enhance metabolic rate (calorie burning), and can even help prevent injuries when performed correctly by improving joint stability and body mechanics. "
Anonymous said
Mar 10 6:30 PM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
"Heavy lifts are important because they promote significant muscle growth, strengthen bones and connective tissues, improve overall body composition by increasing muscle mass and reducing fat, enhance metabolic rate (calorie burning), and can even help prevent injuries when performed correctly by improving joint stability and body mechanics. "
Strength training is a no brainer and the absolute most effective thing someone can do to increase the quality and quantity of life..
I don't see the point of a 90 year old woman lifting the weight of an average sized man.... it's not as if she is looking for a job as a HGV vehicle technician.
When I lift my 8ib weights (50 overhead repetitions per arm every morning) I look a lot happier than she does.
You don't understand the point of lifting something heavy?
Really? 🤷
No. It would be the equivalent of me lifting my 13 stone OH.
Now apart from it possibly breaking my knee and hip replacements, he would probably think I had gone stark staring bonkers.
Maddog said
Mar 10 8:29 PM, 2025
Anonymous wrote:
Maddog wrote:
"Heavy lifts are important because they promote significant muscle growth, strengthen bones and connective tissues, improve overall body composition by increasing muscle mass and reducing fat, enhance metabolic rate (calorie burning), and can even help prevent injuries when performed correctly by improving joint stability and body mechanics. "
Let it go, mate.
Let what go?
This is about as debatable as saying people who quit smoking will have a higher life expectancy.
You can say I don't give two shits about my health and want nothing to do with proven methods that increase life and health spans, but you can't dispute them.
Strength training is a no brainer and the absolute most effective thing someone can do to increase the quality and quantity of life..
I don't see the point of a 90 year old woman lifting the weight of an average sized man.... it's not as if she is looking for a job as a HGV vehicle technician.
When I lift my 8ib weights (50 overhead repetitions per arm every morning) I look a lot happier than she does.
You don't understand the point of lifting something heavy?
Really? 🤷
No. It would be the equivalent of me lifting my 13 stone OH.
Now apart from it possibly breaking my knee and hip replacements, he would probably think I had gone stark staring bonkers.
If dead lifting that weight damaged you, you definitely should be doing something about that.
Maddog said
Mar 10 8:35 PM, 2025
"Patients are often most surprised to learn that they are not only permitted to lift weights but are encouraged to lift weights after receiving a joint replacement. In fact, lifting weights is the best thing a patient can do for the prolonged life of their artificial joint.
When done with proper form, weight lifting—also called resistance training—strengthens muscles and increases bone density, all while being relatively easy on the joints. With that said, improper form can severely damage joints, so it is imperative that you use proper form to ensure the longevity of your artificial joint."🤷
Good way of losing weight in the UK in the 70's was to get AYDS.
Imagine how skinny you would be if you combined Lucky Strikes and AYDS..
Anonymous said
Mar 11 7:59 AM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Maddog wrote:
"Heavy lifts are important because they promote significant muscle growth, strengthen bones and connective tissues, improve overall body composition by increasing muscle mass and reducing fat, enhance metabolic rate (calorie burning), and can even help prevent injuries when performed correctly by improving joint stability and body mechanics. "
Let it go, mate.
Let what go?
The stuck record.
Maddog said
Mar 11 1:02 PM, 2025
Anonymous wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Maddog wrote:
"Heavy lifts are important because they promote significant muscle growth, strengthen bones and connective tissues, improve overall body composition by increasing muscle mass and reducing fat, enhance metabolic rate (calorie burning), and can even help prevent injuries when performed correctly by improving joint stability and body mechanics. "
Let it go, mate.
Let what go?
The stuck record.
Perhaps you should review the title of the thread.
Then go get some effective exercise..
Maddog said
Mar 11 1:51 PM, 2025
A new study finds women who do strength training exercises two to three days a week are more likely to live longer and have a lower risk of death from heart disease, compared to women who do none.
"We were incredibly impressed by the finding," says study author Martha Gulati, who is also the director of preventive cardiology at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles.
My mum was 93, my MIL was 104, both were physically fit late in life.
My mum was jumping on and off chairs to get to the back of cupboards till her late 80's. MIL fell and had a hip replacement at aged 100. The dr's were worried she wouldn't come through the op, she was up and out of hospital quicker than women who had the same op in their 70's and 80's.
Neither had lifted a weight in their lives.
Maddog said
Mar 11 2:23 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
My mum was 93, my MIL was 104, both were physically fit late in life.
My mum was jumping on and off chairs to get to the back of cupboards till her late 80's. MIL fell and had a hip replacement at aged 100. The dr's were worried she wouldn't come through the op, she was up and out of hospital quicker than women who had the same op in their 70's and 80's. Neither had lifted a weight in their lives.
Good genetics are a blessing. Not everyone has them. For the rest of us, there are things that can be done to increase your lifespan and decrease the need for medical intervention and severe disabilities at the end of life..
Syl said
Mar 11 2:45 PM, 2025
It's the luck of the draw.
Obviously if people look after themselves, re diet, exercise, lifestyle etc, IF they are lucky, they will live a long and healthy life.
There are no guarantees though, and imo, the best way to look after yourself is to do a bit of all the above, and not stress too much about any of it.
Maddog said
Mar 11 3:03 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
It's the luck of the draw. Obviously if people look after themselves, re diet, exercise, lifestyle etc, IF they are lucky, they will live a long and healthy life. There are no guarantees though, and imo, the best way to look after yourself is to do a bit of all the above, and not stress too much about any of it.
They say genetics is about 25% of longevity.
If being informed about and engaging in activities that promote health, stress you out, you're doing it wrong..
Exercise lowers cortisol levels and therefore stress levels..
"You may have considered taking up strength training – also known as resistance training – for its physical benefits. But have you ever considered how these activities can be a great stress reducer?
Strength training boosts the production of feel-good endorphins as well as giving you the feeling of accomplishment for lifting a heavier weight than you did last time. One study found that strength training twice a week for 8 weeks reduced worry and anxiety symptoms among young adults."
Syl said
Mar 11 3:23 PM, 2025
I don't stress...(odd that my grandson was saying exactly this on Sunday) I do think some people are genetically prone to stress and some are not....so whether I lift 81b weights or 13 stone of metal, I doubt I would feel any better/worse mentally.
-- Edited by Syl on Tuesday 11th of March 2025 03:26:04 PM
Sally, the bad ass..
I don't see the point of a 90 year old woman lifting the weight of an average sized man.... it's not as if she is looking for a job as a HGV vehicle technician.
When I lift my 8ib weights (50 overhead repetitions per arm every morning) I look a lot happier than she does.
You don't understand the point of lifting something heavy?
Really? 🤷
Let it go, mate.
No. It would be the equivalent of me lifting my 13 stone OH.
Now apart from it possibly breaking my knee and hip replacements, he would probably think I had gone stark staring bonkers.
Let what go?
This is about as debatable as saying people who quit smoking will have a higher life expectancy.
You can say I don't give two shits about my health and want nothing to do with proven methods that increase life and health spans, but you can't dispute them.
If dead lifting that weight damaged you, you definitely should be doing something about that.
When done with proper form, weight lifting—also called resistance training—strengthens muscles and increases bone density, all while being relatively easy on the joints. With that said, improper form can severely damage joints, so it is imperative that you use proper form to ensure the longevity of your artificial joint."🤷
🙄
Good way of losing weight in the UK in the 70's was to get AYDS.
Imagine how skinny you would be if you combined Lucky Strikes and AYDS..
The stuck record.
Perhaps you should review the title of the thread.
Then go get some effective exercise..
"We were incredibly impressed by the finding," says study author Martha Gulati, who is also the director of preventive cardiology at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles.
Of the 400,000 people included in the study, only 1 in 5 women did regular weight training. But those who did, saw tremendous benefits.
www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/11/1236791784/strength-resistance-weight-training-longevity-aging-heart-disease
My mum was jumping on and off chairs to get to the back of cupboards till her late 80's. MIL fell and had a hip replacement at aged 100. The dr's were worried she wouldn't come through the op, she was up and out of hospital quicker than women who had the same op in their 70's and 80's.
Neither had lifted a weight in their lives.
Good genetics are a blessing. Not everyone has them. For the rest of us, there are things that can be done to increase your lifespan and decrease the need for medical intervention and severe disabilities at the end of life..
Obviously if people look after themselves, re diet, exercise, lifestyle etc, IF they are lucky, they will live a long and healthy life.
There are no guarantees though, and imo, the best way to look after yourself is to do a bit of all the above, and not stress too much about any of it.
They say genetics is about 25% of longevity.
If being informed about and engaging in activities that promote health, stress you out, you're doing it wrong..
Exercise lowers cortisol levels and therefore stress levels..
"You may have considered taking up strength training – also known as resistance training – for its physical benefits. But have you ever considered how these activities can be a great stress reducer?
Strength training boosts the production of feel-good endorphins as well as giving you the feeling of accomplishment for lifting a heavier weight than you did last time. One study found that strength training twice a week for 8 weeks reduced worry and anxiety symptoms among young adults."
I don't stress...(odd that my grandson was saying exactly this on Sunday) I do think some people are genetically prone to stress and some are not....so whether I lift 81b weights or 13 stone of metal, I doubt I would feel any better/worse mentally.
-- Edited by Syl on Tuesday 11th of March 2025 03:26:04 PM