Rubén Río, personal trainer: "If you can hold on to a bar for more than 20 seconds, it's a fantastic sign of physical autonomy"
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Rubén Río, personal trainer: "If you can hold on to a bar for more than 20 seconds, it's a fantastic sign of physical autonomy"

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General30 August 2026 at 05:01

Rubén Río, personal trainer, spoke about the importance of grip strength in daily activities. According to him, being able to hang from a bar for more than 20 seconds is a "fantastic sign of physical autonomy".

The article explains that many physical exercises can reinforce everyday activities, such as opening a jar or carrying grocery bags. These seemingly simple tasks have a common element: grip strength.

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