Title: Strength Training for Seniors: Everything You Need to Know
Headings: Everything You Need to Know About Strength Training
Everything You Need to Know About Strength Training
Your guide to getting—and staying—strong through the years.
Strength Training: Master the Basics First
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The Best Strength Exercises for Older Adults
Exercise #1: Squat
Exercise #2: Incline Pushup
Exercise #3: Seated Row
Exercise #4: Stationary Lunge
Exercise #5: Dead Bug
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Content: Try to perform three sets of eight to 12 reps, prioritizing good form above all else. If you need help perfecting your form, ask your gym about working with a personal trainer, recommends Tiffany Chag, C.S.C.S., a strength coach at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. All exercisers, no matter their age, can benefit from some one-on-one lessons. Aim to do strength training three to four days per week on nonconsecutive days. Your cardio workouts are great for those alternate days. Keep in mind that this might take some easing into. “ If you’ve never done resistance training before, keep day one short and sweet,” Chag says. “ Aim for 10 to 15 minutes. Then see how you feel. If you’re sore afterward, wait until the soreness is gone before your next session.”