Durham, NC – Many people begin to experience physical decline when they are in their 50s, indicating a need to work on maintaining or improving strength and endurance earlier in life, according to a new study from Duke University.
From 2012 to 2014, researchers studied 775 participants ranging in age from 30 to 100. The participants took part in various strength, endurance and balance activities, including repeatedly rising from a chair for 30 seconds, standing on one leg for a minute and walking for six minutes. Their speed was tracked as they walked for approximately 10 yards.
