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Strength training is having a moment, and fitness experts say it is about more than building muscle or lifting heavy weights.

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Seated upper-body exercises after 60, with expert quotes, to build strength safely using bands and light dumbbells.

Dear Doctors: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been after me to ...

I like to use this quote from American record-breaking powerlifter Ed Coan when coaching young and beginner lifters since it reinforces the importance of technique every time you lift a weight. "When ...

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