Noelle Tarr, NTP, CPT

174% STRONGER. In just eight weeks. At 90 years old.

Back in 1990, researchers at Tufts University wanted to find out whether people in their 90s could still build muscle and get stronger.

So they recruited 10 frail nursing home residents, many of whom had significant physical limitations, and had them lift weights 3x a week.

And the results were incredible.

Of the nine participants who completed the program:

- Leg strength increased by an average of 174%
- Walking speed improved by 48%
- Thigh muscle area increased by 9%

Meaning they weren’t just getting stronger. They were actually building muscle mass.

These results are life changing. Improvements in leg strength and muscle can have a profound impact on everything from cognitive function and chronic disease, to mobility, fall risk, and independence.

Think about what that actually means.

The muscle you build in your 30s, 40s, and 50s is an investment in what your body will be capable of decades from now.

And if you’re already in your 60s, 70s, or beyond? You still have the potential to transform your quality of life, health, strength, and resilience by doing the basics.

You don’t age out of strength training. You age into needing it even more.

It’s never too late. Not even close!💛

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