
I train my dad, who is in his 70s; we do two one-hour sessions per week, starting with mobility exercises and then moving into weightlifting. So, when I hear about other coaches training their parents, it piques my interest and makes me happy.
Although sarcopenia — the loss of muscle mass — accelerates after 50, it doesn’t spell the end for your body. You can boost longevity and increase and maintain lean muscle mass and bone density through a consistent exercise program — you just need to know what to do and what works for your body.