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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Since OP asked if heavy weights are essential and what for:

As you age, the more lean muscle mass you have, the more likely you are to maintain bone density and prevent worsening osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can greatly decrease your lifespan when it limits your mobility and ability to stay active, increases your likelihood for fractures from minor falls and accidents, etc. For this reason, it's especially critical for perimenopausal and older women to increase protein consumption and lift heavier weights. Dieting and exercising purely for caloric deficit and weight loss is often at the cost of lean muscle mass.

Obviously extra fat mass carries risks regardless of your lean muscle mass and bone density, so it isn't just about those markers. However, safe weight training with progressively heavier weights should be a priority for almost everyone. The bonus is increased functional fitness for the rest of your life. [/quote]

Any guides or videos to help someone worried about developing osteoporosis, like many women in my family?[/quote]

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