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by uhngureff 632 days ago
> I learned along the way that strength training is one of the best ways to improve your longevity, great for weight loss, improves mental capacity, improves sleep, reduces risk of several heart diseases, etc.

The one they missed is the benefits to bone strength.

Having larger and larger muscles constantly trying to snap your bones in half causes them to build up as well.

Absolutely life changing for the elderly.