Why You Need To Lift Heavy Things
The role of resistance training for functional longevity.
Physical activity is arguably the best metric for predicting longevity1.
The majority of this effect is driven by the impact of aerobic fitness.
But think of aerobic fitness, likely the power output of a mechanical excavator.
Necessary, but if the joints and limbs of the machine cannot transmit that power, then it is of limited use.
The same is true of hu…