If you're over 50, you've probably noticed the advice everywhere: lift heavy for longevity. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, three questions about that advice come up constantly in my practice. Here's what the research says, and what I actually tell the people asking.
Have you noticed how little aches and stiffness seem to sneak up as the years go by? One year you’re hiking, running, or playing your favorite sports, and the next you’re wondering why a short walk leaves your knees sore.
