Our recent paper highlights what people who were long-term participants in McMaster PACE program. Older adults who stick with supervised, twice-weekly workouts can largely avoid the steep declines in aerobic capacity and muscle strength typically seen with aging. 🔹 Key Findings • Men in the program experienced declines in VO₂peak of ~2% per year—significantly less than the 2.1–2.2% expected. • Women actually improved their VO₂peak over time, reversing the usual 1.6–1.7% decline. • Both sexes saw far smaller losses in 1-RM strength (bench press, row, knee extension) compared with normative rates of 2.6–3.4% per year. 🔹 Why It Matters With only 40% of older adults meeting activity guidelines, accessible, community-based programs offer a scalable approach to preserving independence, reducing fall risk, and enhancing quality of life. 📣 Take-Home Message Investing in sustainable, free-living exercise initiatives isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s essential for healthy aging. Let’s partner...