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Age, Muscle Strength and importance of increasing our overall muscle mass

Home Age, Muscle Strength and importance of increasing our overall muscle mass

24 Oct 2023

Did you know that muscle strength gradually decreases from the age of 30 until about the age of 50? By the age of 60, there is a much more rapid rate decrease in muscle strength
Loss of strength and balance ability with age leads to increased risk of falls and injuries
The frequency of falls and injuries rises from the 5th decade of life. And after the age of 65 years, 30% of people fall at least once a year
Several studies have shown that strength (resistance) training can counteract these age-related impairments by increasing our muscle mass
In addition to reducing the risk of falls, studies show that 20 to 30 minutes of strength (resistance) training, 2 to 3 times per week, has positive effects on risk factors for cardiovascular disorders, cancer and diabetes.
The MRI scans diagrammatically shows the difference in bone mass, muscle mass and fat of an inactive vs inactive 70 year old

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