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I'm not sure I agree. My old man is still lifting and has been for years.
Same thing gets said about running all the time "it's bad on the joints". Actually, if you look at the numbers runners have better leg function. I'm sure Alex Hutchinson (sp?) wrote a bunch on this kind of thing.
There may be a line which is overdoing it though. That's a harder thing to pin down. But generally, strength work is a good idea for everyone, especially older people to delay muscle loss.
Reminds me I need to start going to the gym again.
hippy
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I think heavy lifting in the gym does long term damage to your joints that shows up in your sixties.
My right shoulder is totally rekt and unfixable.
Might buy a Grevil and get rid of four other bikes. In a few years convert it to flatbar grandad bike.