Everyone should be strength training

Well SupportedResistance training can help older adults recover lost strength in as little as 8 weeks of training 1-3 times per week.

Well SupportedThere is no age limit for starting strength and hypertrophy training; individuals can begin at any age and still achieve substantial benefits.

Well SupportedStrength training is critically important for maximizing healthspan and potentially lifespan, regardless of age, sex, or injury status.

Partially SupportedEveryone has the capacity to improve their strength through resistance training, and therefore everyone should engage in it.