Your struggles develop your strength. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.
~Arnold Schwartzenegger
You know by now how important it is for overall health to build and maintain lean muscle mass. But strength training can seem intimidating to the uninitiated, especially later in life.
Is it ever too late to get started?
Fifty-two year old Lisa Fisco gives us a resounding "no!" At age 47, Lisa was newly divorced, a busy mom with three children and a successful career in television production. She began strength training to lose weight, eventually losing 100 lbs. She enjoyed lifting weights so much, though, that she kept at it, and has now set her sights on the 2012 Olympics.
Ed Cook was 48 when his doctor told him he was overweight and headed for chronic disease and early death. Ed joined a gym that same day, and has never looked back. Now he is a regular NPC competitor. Don't miss his inspiring before and after pictures.
Your turn. Strength training can be invaluable for women concerned about developing osteoporosis or sarcopenia. And anyone who has decided it's time to do something about their physical fitness (building lean mass is key) can start by reading more here (after they read this, of course).
