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Now that you're older, you may not spend much time flexing in front of the mirror or trying to add inches to your vertical leap. So why bother lifting weights? The truth is that building your muscles is more important than ever at this stage of life. Muscles tend to weaken with age, and this decline can eventually rob seniors of their active, independent lifestyles. Fortunately, you can reverse th...

Why should I lift weights? If you think that weights are only for body builders and biceps-flexing showoffs, you may be surprised to learn that a good lifting routine has many health benefits, especially for women. Most women start losing bone mass in their late 30s or early 40s. Weight training can restore bone strength and help prevent osteoporosis. As a bonus, weight training can help you trade...

It doesn't take much effort to sign up for a gym membership. Getting the right pair of shoes, choosing a workout outfit, finding an hour in your schedule -- no problem. But sticking to a routine that will get you real results -- that's the stumbling block that separates the successful exercisers from the rest of the crowd. Recent surveys suggest that half of all Americans don't get enough exercise...