As we get older, it gets harder to build muscle, but it’s not impossible.
According to Tom’s Guide, the secret is progressive strength training, also known as progressive overload. This is when you gradually increase the “challenge” placed on your muscles over time. You can do this by increasing weight, increasing repetitions, or “improving control and range of motion, rather than pushing harder all at once.”
Head on over to our Council of Seniors 365 blog to learn five exercises that aging muscles respond well to.