It takes surprisingly little time to effectively strength train, but it does take a great deal of effort. The benefits are well worth a fraction of an hour a week.
Most of the information out there is downright dangerous, especially for older people. You can add muscle and strength without subjecting your joints to punishment. Your appearance and functional ability will improve. See Body by Science by Dr. Doug McGuff for more information than anyone could want on how to do it.
I highly recommend hormone replacement therapy - plus Ipamorelin/CJC-1295 peptide therapy. Those with strength training gets some amazing results. The stuff isn’t cheap, but it’s not as extravagant as human growth hormone therapies you see advertised out there.
I started looking into it after a friend recommended it. The doctor that I work with is convinced that these types of therapies are the future of medicine. I guess some insurance companies will cover some aspects, and you need to be patient - as the effects aren’t noticeable until after a few weeks.
If it were not for weight training I would no longer be able to do my own yard work.
I contend it’s the fountain of youth.
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