How to start weightlifting after 60

By Julie Broderick, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin
Fiona Kennedy, PhD Researcher, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin

A recent study has shown that lifting heavy weights three times weekly leads to sustained improvements in strength in older adults. This is good news because being strong as you age can help you maintain independence for longer, make you more resistant to injuries and falls and is great for overall wellbeing.

But if you’re someone who isn’t very active or you have never tried lifting weights before, you might find it daunting to know where…

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