This Backyard Gym Upgrade Could Help You Stay Strong for Decades

A garage gym is often the easiest way to start training at home. It removes the commute and makes it easier to stick with a routine—one of the biggest drivers of long-term health. Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people who perform muscle-strengthening exercise regularly have a 10–17% lower risk of all-cause mortality compared with those who don’t.

But not every home-gym setup supports the kind of consistent movement that promotes healthy aging.

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