As we age, why does weightlifting/resistance training make our bodies stronger/durable compared to laborious jobs that weaken our bodies

Question

Both tend to put stress on our bodies, why does one make us stronger and the other makes it weaker as we get older

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Answer 1

I would guess one is more focused and concentrated and more infrequent. While the other is repetitive and over-taxing. You exercise a few days a week or even daily for an hour or less. Work is daily for extended periods of time.