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Older and Stronger, Live Longer?

Stronger grip and faster chair stand times were linked to longer survival in women aged 63 to 99 years.

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A prospective cohort study involving 5,472 ambulatory women aged 63 to 99 found that greater skeletal muscle strength correlates with lower all-cause mortality rates, even among those who do not meet aerobic activity guidelines. Conducted by Michael J. LaMonte, PhD, and colleagues, the research highlighted significant inverse mortality trends with higher grip strength and faster chair stand performance. This reinforces the importance of strength training for optimal aging and suggests future studies should refine recommendations for muscle-strengthening activities across health outcomes.

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Older and Stronger, Live Longer?

Stronger grip and faster chair stand times were linked to longer survival in women aged 63 to 99 years.

  • by Julia Cipriano, MS, CMPP

  • February 16, 2026

  • 4 min

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