#11-2 Should You Be Lifting?

Today we talked about the effects of lifting for all age groups and how recent studies have shown that lifting weights for people over the age of 50 is important and after the age of 70 is crucial for maintaining a good quality of life. We also tackle the subject of mindset with a study about the placebo effect. We follow an experiment where two groups were told to gain muscle, but one was told that they didn't have to exercise. The results of that experiment might surprise you. Check below for a link to the studies discussed in this episode. Exercise and The Placebo Effect Older bodies can still build muscle