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Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training.

Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities.

Marfred Suazo, known online as Fonz the Trainer, was a lifelong athletic competitor before he became a fitness trainer in New York City nearly 10 years ago.

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In training thousands of people of all ages, Suazo said he coaches older adults with an eye toward “decades of strength.”

“We have our fourth decade, which

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