AGING AND MUSCLE LOSS

We are all guilty of not being active enough and I recall several months ago that my body started to ache every single day. That was very strange. Regular movements and just walking became an issue. Once I became aware of what happens to your body and muscles I got scared.

I bought myself a treadmill, so I don’t have any more excuses not to be walking daily. Here is more information as to what you need to know from the Harvard Medical School.

Age and muscle loss

As the years pass, muscle mass in the body generally shrinks, and strength and power decline. The process begins earlier than you might think. Sarcopenia—defined as age-related muscle loss—can begin at around age 35 and occurs at a rate of 1-2 percent a year for the typical person. After age 60, it can accelerate to 3 percent a year. The loss may be mild, moderate, or severe—or muscles can remain in the normal range.

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