Staying young is easy!

  The body ages and it’s consequences can be unnerving. At 70 years you would have lost 40% of your muscles mass and 30% of your strength ,could be way more or less ,dependent on your lifestyle choices. 


 Sarcopenia , which is the involuntarily loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, is the most common aging related ailment and is mainly influenced by hormonal changes, mitochondrial decline , nutritional choices, fat and movement ability. 


 Obesity and fat infiltration into the skeletal muscle is a known major precursor to sarcopenia as the more fat you accumulate the less lean muscle you retain . 


  The results of this mainly being frailty, loss of function in critical joints , susceptibility to injury , basic functional and mobility limitations, and lack of physical strength. 


  In plain terms, you can’t do anything well, you can’t stand for long stretches, your knees feel like shit, your back feels like you have a wedge in it,walking becoming a daunting ordeal and you just know that if you fall something is breaking.


Osteoporosis which literally translates into “porous bones” is also extremely common as a consequence of the aging process. Increased bone loss after menopause and andropause due to lower estrogen and testosterone levels puts older folks at a high risk of bone fragility and fracture in critical parts necessary for quality of life like the hips , knees, spine , low back , ankle , forearms . 

 

 The brain , which is the processing center of the body is also affected as a consequence of aging with symptoms of cognitive decline becoming evident with simple cognitive tasks like memory and coordination becoming Herculean tasks.


 Overall, it seems like your body slowly revolts against you as you age with your chosen lifestyle being a direct influence either for good or bad . 

 

  Research has shown that the most effective preventive and restorative method for combating aging related ailments is a combination of resistance training and proper nutrition and sufficient resting habits. 

 

 Strength training has been demonstrated to keep at bay, and in its way, reverse the effect of most aging related ailments. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cn089j1Ipcg/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

Two to three sessions a week consistently performed for a protracted period of time would aid in increasing muscle mass and strength, increasing bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fragility, strengthening the heart and its functions, managing arthritis and diabetes, improving cognitive function and mental health. 

  

  In conclusion, old age is coming for us all, it has it side effects which can greatly reduce quality of life. Training your body to be strong and Mobile will help keep most aging related ailments at bay. Staying consistent with a well drawn out plan will provide unprecedented benefits. Start today.

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