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FIT
Strength
Training
Myths:
Why “Heavy Weights” Are
Not Just for Athletes
BY CHRIS RABBA
If the phrase heavy weights
makes you picture elite lifters
and chalk clouds, you are not
alone. In reality, training with
appropriately challenging loads
is one of the most effective ways
for everyday people to build
strength, protect bones and
joints, and stay independent for
longer. It is not about maxing
out in a crowded gym. It is about
choosing a weight that feels
meaningfully hard for you and
progressing safely over time.
The science is clear and both
Australian and global guidelines
recommend regular muscle
strengthening for all adults.
