By Linda Hall • 23 February 2023 • 9:24
WEIGHT TRAINING: Protects women’s bones by retaining muscle mass Photo credit: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio
Building strength in middle age contributes to defining the shape of your old age and a good way to do this is with weights, trainers say.
For absolute beginners who haven’t worked out for some time, low-resistance body-weight exercises like walking or dancing are a good start.
This prepares muscles for the change in routine. Then, when you first pick up a weight, start light and level up as you become more comfortable.
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