should i be using lower rep range??

[ptrmull]

im over 50 yrs old i was thinking faster reps are best as i get older. low reps done faster as opposed to high reps slowwer.

[Bando]

im over 50 yrs old

Then you should be able to type a couple sentences out without it reading like gibberish.

[itsagoodday]

Do everything as fast as possible, you don't have much time left.

Kidding. While some people certainly do get into fast / slow / tempo work, for your purposes you likely need to just lift. Under control, good form, don't purposely try to go any particular speed. Low reps vs high reps will depend more upon your goals. What are your goals?

[Rabbitjb]

im over 50 yrs old i was thinking faster reps are best as i get older. low reps done faster as opposed to high reps slowwer.

Why?

[PiperBill]

im over 50 yrs old i was thinking faster reps are best as i get older. low reps done faster as opposed to high reps slowwer.

After serious consideration I think it would be best to do the faster reps real slow and the high reps much lower. You can also throw in some low reps done high and some slow reps done at breakneck speed.

Kind of confuses the body so you get greater adaptation to growing older. After all confusion is one of the main goals as we get older. I'm 59 and I'm making great gains in confusing myself. :-)

[trev71]

After serious consideration I think it would be best to do the faster reps real slow and the high reps much lower. You can also throw in some low reps done high and some slow reps done at breakneck speed.

Kind of confuses the body so you get greater adaptation to growing older. After all confusion is one of the main goals as we get older. I'm 59 and I'm making great gains in confusing myself. :-)

Sure as hell doing the confusion part correctly.

[Jbizzlechizzle]

Do everything as fast as possible, you don't have much time left.

Kidding. While some people certainly do get into fast / slow / tempo work, for your purposes you likely need to just lift. Under control, good form, don't purposely try to go any particular speed. Low reps vs high reps will depend more upon your goals. What are your goals?

This is sound advice... Stating your goals and what you're currently doing training-wise would also help you get better answers.

[Garage Rat]

I just read an article the other day that strength training with weights cut type 2 diabetes and extended the life span.
No matter how you do it it's beneficial.
I would always try to increase the weight no matter what tempo you use.
Try to stay strong and increase your strength when possible.