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Traditional Japanese samurai daily behavior improves leg strength, could be key to better mobility for seniors

As we get older, our muscle strength slowly declines—increasing our risk of falls, injuries, and loss of independence. In particular, we rely on our lower body strength for many essential daily ...
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‘Samurai squats’ help older folks hold on to their independence

A centuries-old samurai etiquette practice may hold the key to stronger legs in just five minutes a day, with a new study finding that "Rei-ho" squats can boost knee strength by 26% and may help older ...
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Traditional Japanese samurai daily behavior improves leg strength

As we get older, our muscle strength slowly declines – increasing our risk of falls, injuries, and loss of independence. In particular, we rely on our lower body strength for many essential daily ...