It’s one of the most common questions people ask as they get older: “Should I still lift heavy weights?” The short answer: Yes — and you probably should. The long answer: It depends on how you define “heavy.” 🧠 Strength Training Is Anti-Aging After age 30, adults naturally lose 3–8% of their muscle mass per decade — a process called sarcopenia . That loss accelerates as we age, leading to slower metabolism, reduced mobility, and a higher risk of falls or injury. Lifting wei