The secret of optimal physical functioning

As you age you may slow down -- whether it is from obesity, arthritis, declining muscle mass or chronic health problems. But whatever the cause, it’s generally agreed that it is not a good thing. Except ... it turns out that a “slow down” is a great technique when it’s part of a power training routine.

A meta-study in Geriatrics looked at 20 randomized studies to see whether strength training (lift…