You may associate the word muscle with famous figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Chris Hemsworth: big, well-built gentlemen who have a lot of muscle to show for the time they spend in the gym.

However, their approach isn’t necessarily the only approach to take to building strength.

“For me, building strength isn’t about chasing heavy numbers in the gym; it’s about creating resilience so we can stay independent, active and confident for years to come,” says Felicia Hernandez, a personal trainer for Eden Health Club in Greenwood Village, Colorado. You may like

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