[metmom]

So what qualifies as *heavy* resistance training and *moderate*?

It’s good to know of the benefits, but useless without knowing what to do to achieve it.

[SauronOfMordor]

Heavy generally means the most weight YOU can lift for a set of 8-12 repetitions using proper form. What’s heavy for. 65 year old woman is not going to be heavy for a 20 year old man.

[Jane Long]

So what qualifies as *heavy* resistance training and *moderate*?

It's good to know of the benefits, but useless without knowing what to do to achieve it.

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FTA .... (I know, I know :) ...

Resistance training, which can involve weights, body weight, or resistance bands, can help to counteract this loss, but most of the published research has involved relatively short periods of time (6-9 months) to monitor its effects.

[SauronOfMordor]

This article may answer some questions.

Again, older people need to be cautious

https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/how-long-should-you-rest-between-sets.html#:~:text=To%20increase%20strength%20and%20power,30%2D90%20seconds%20between%20sets.