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Strength training is probably the number one predictor of long-term quality of life. I wish I could recall where I read it so I could offer more than anecdote,
by blitz_skull 3y ago
Strength training is probably the number one predictor of long-term quality of life. I wish I could recall where I read it so I could offer more than anecdote, but essentially the ability to carry weight is a predictor of your ability to balance and not fall. Lifting weights also increases your bone density which lowers the risk of falls.
In many cases a bad fall precedes deteriorating health and lowered quality of life until the person is ultimately rendered unable to move on their own.
Life heavy things. Don’t overdo it. Try to life heavier things with time. The earlier you start, the better off you are.
- brigadier132 3y agoVO2 Max is the number one predictor not "strength training".
- x86x87 3y agoStrenght training is corellated with increased bone density and slowing down muscle loss as you age. It's really important. Also, strength training does not necessarily mean benching 3 plates. Also it does not mean 0 cardio.
- brigadier132 3y agoAbsolutely. I just wanted to get the facts straight that VO2 max is absolutely the most important thing. No reason to not just do everything however. Reaching the point of diminishing returns for VO2 max and strength training is not that difficult and is even easier to maintain than it is to gain.
- riku_iki 3y ago> Reaching the point of diminishing returns for VO2 max and strength training is not that difficult wondering why do you think so about VO2 max? This is my focus, and I see slow but linear growth over many years.
- brigadier132 3y agoThe point of diminishing returns for benefits to longevity is reached after exercising a couple hours a week for a few years consistently. Then you just need to maintain that. VO2 Max itself can still improve over time but the effect on longevity is not as significant.
- riku_iki 3y agoI am wondering what is actual curve in that study. When body will start fading, and maintaining will be harder, then developed buffer may start playing more significant role.
- mmanfrin 3y agoI have been incredibly out of shape and overweight most of my life. In the last year I've managed to lose a lot of weight and I started weight training about 8~ months ago. I saw my VO2 go from 33 to 39 (which is still quite low) at a very steady rate and then all of a sudden just plateau at 39. Was absolutely annoying because I thought I had only a month or two left before I hit that 50%/Absolute Average point for my age :( Sadly (for me), I think this means I actually have to start doing cardio.
- jcutrell 3y agoThis is oversimplified. Strength training and VO2 max are not mutually exclusive from each other.
- riku_iki 3y agooverlap is small though
- gnobbler 3y agoagreed wrt falls and, moreover, being stronger/better balanced also mitigates the damage for the falls that do happen.
- voisin 3y agoI’d recommend StrongLifts 5x5 as a good starting point for anyone who, like me, procrastinates for years due to being totally overwhelmed by the sheer volume of conflicting advice on where to start. It focuses on the five major compound exercises, needs minimal equipment found at any gym (or cheaply secondhand) and is quick (30ish minutes 3x per week).
- throw0101c 3y ago> I’d recommend StrongLifts 5x5 […] SL is a convenient (free; with paid upgrade) app that gets the basic going, but it is basically a copy of the Starting Strength program/book. * https://startingstrength.com/get-started/programs https://startingstrength.com/get-started/programs * https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNhFKPjedRnQ_qs4ID5gl3OoSxZFFZEHJ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNhFKPjedRnQ_qs4ID5gl... * https://www.youtube.com/@startingstrength/videos https://www.youtube.com/@startingstrength/videos