At ETNT Mind+Body , we probably sound like a broken record at this point. But the fact remains that exercising regularly , no matter your age or ability, is an essential part of living a longer, healthier life. This is especially important in your 60s and beyond to combat age-related muscle mass reduction , joint stiffening, balance issues, and more. That's why as a trainer, I frequently recommend older clients to incorporate regular strength training into their fitness routine. Strength training helps people build muscle, lose fat, and get stronger . For older folks, this ensures that they're able to stay mobile, independent, and healthy for a long time. If you're in your 60s, you can absolutely lift weights or work on other kinds of strength-training exercises. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all adults, no matter their age, do muscle-strengthening exercises at least 2 days a week. (This is in addition to the 150 minutes o