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Originally Posted by Sainters7
Just curious as someone who goes to the gym regularly but doesn't research workout methods / proper diet at all. Why is that?
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I think saying you need 'muscle mass' is the incorrect way of explaining it. As you get older, your muscles start shrinking. Lifting weights and doing resistance work in general will help with that.
Obviously cardio is important too, but I find people place way too much importance on cardio and not enough on resistance training. A good weightlifting program will go a long way towards keeping you healthy and strong for your whole life.
As you get older, the amount you can lift will obviously reduce, but there is no reason people shouldn't deadlift, squat and bench a healthy amount their whole life.