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Want to age better? Researchers say 4-minute routine may help prevent dangerous falls
A 4-minute daily strength exercise routine called FAST-2, developed by Penn State College of Medicine researchers, improved mobility, balance, and leg strength in older adults after 12 weeks. The program included push-ups, chair stands, resistance-band rows, and stair stepping, with participants averaging 18 minutes of weekly physical activity before the study.
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