Becoming a World Champion Powerlifter at 71  Years of Age: It Is Never Too Late to Start Exercising

In conclusion, even for resistance exercise naïve individuals, starting exercise at an advanced age can lead to improvements in body composition and muscle strength allowing older adults to reduce the risk for developing metabolic syndrome, live independently, and even compete at a world class level.PMID:38458181 | DOI:10.1123/ijsnem.2023-0230

Source: International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism - March 8, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Cas J Fuchs Jorn Trommelen Michelle E G Weijzen Joey S J Smeets Janneau van Kranenburg Lex B Verdijk Luc J C van Loon Source Type: research