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Trainers Are Begging People Over 50 to Try This Lesser-Known Type of Strength Training (Parade)

Posted: Oct 24, 2026 in In the News

This article originally appeared in Parade on October 24, 2026.

If you’ve spent any time in a gym lately, you’ve probably noticed that strength training is having a moment—and for good reason. Lifting weights is one of the most effective ways to build muscle, protect your bones and keep your metabolism humming as you age. It’s also one of the best tools you have for staying independent later in life, whether that means carrying groceries up the stairs, getting up off the floor or keeping up with your grandkids...

The answer is power training, which involves lifting lighter weights at a faster speed. Chris Gagliardi, MS, scientific education content manager, American Council on Exercise, previously told Parade that muscle strength and mass begin to decline around age 50, which makes strength work more important as you get older...

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