This weightlifting technique can help older adults stay fit and independent as they age

By Liam T. Pearson-Noseworthy, Distinguished Teaching Fellow, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle

If you’re over 60 and have started lifting weights, you’ve probably been told to take it slowly. Lift steadily, lower steadily, keep it controlled.

This may sound like sensible advice, but lifting slowly isn’t always better. While the technique may have an edge when it comes to building strength and muscle, lifting with speed may be the better option if you want to stay fit and keep moving well for years to come.

Most people associate weightlifting with building muscle and strength. But lifting…

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