So they're both early 50's and not overweight, but I think they would benefit a lot from weight training.

Mum currently just does cardio every day/ other day. Dad is pretty flat out with work and coaching etc.

Mum isn't too inclined to weight train, and if she did she wouldnt really be into a massive workout. So I'm wondering, can she get benefits from doing 1 upper and 1 lower workout a week? Or is that too infrequent for any substantial benefits?
Basically, not looking to build muscle, but to retain bone health and some other benefits.

yes twice a week is great
lifting good for the bones for sure that osteoporosis be gone keep mobility into golden years

Just get her doing body workout stuff, also some sort of impact like jump rope , jogging, jump squats

I'd really focus on balance and flexibility with some strength/cardio aspects if possible.

my dad just turned 50 last week.. we go to the gym together 4-5 days a week.

well, technically itll be like once a week, if it was one upper and one lower .. so im thinking 2 full body days. Like dirtyman said, bodyweight / dumbbell and some impact stuff.



Tbh Ive gained a ton of flexibility just from lifting full rom.
Hopefully this will carry over to her through some of the exercises she can do.

Hard to train balance tho



Good to hear mate, how's he going with it

hes been lifting longer than i have. he weighed like 320 4 years ago.. hes down to 205.. same as me haha. he trains hard. weight training and light cardio in between sets..

Get them on steroids, and make them into sikkunt powerlifters.

For the gymworkouts focus on stability, balance and core training if they are not to keen with lifting.

Training will help a lot with cognitive functions aswell such as reactions, memories and attention and can also help prevent the risk for stuff like dementia and alzheimers.
I presented perks in cognitive functions for my parents rather than the physical ones, they reacted way more to increased mental health.

Yeah think mum would make a good strongman