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The Book of Lost Energy
not only improve their muscle mass but also prevented the shrinkage of the brain’s
white matter.
But the question is how much strength is acceptable for the older adults? Many
training programs vary when it comes to the intensity as well as the number of
repetitions deemed safe for older adults. However, some experts suggest that doing
8 to 12 repetitions per muscle group at 3 sets three times a week can help improve
the muscle strength.
Gone are the days when we view exercise as bad for people who are in their
advanced age. In fact, several experts pointed out that the elderly also need higher
intensities of exercise just like younger people.
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