Sacopenia is the progressive loss of muscle mass, function, quality, and strength related to the aging process. When the word aging comes mind most people think of 65 plus, however you can start to lose muscle mass in your 30s. As a matter of fact, between the ages of 30 to 60, the average adult will gain 1 lb of weight and lose 1/2 lb of muscle yearly. That's a gain of 30 lbs of fat and a loss of 15 lbs of muscle over a 30 year period.
How does this happen? Beginning in their mid-30s most people start to lead a more sedentary lifestyle. They have careers, get married, have children, and lead less physically active lives, and as a consequence they begin to lose muscle mass. Your body is designed for physical activity, and the old saying "use it or lose it" is true when it comes to your body, especially your muscle mass. Click here to see the entire post.
I'm an ACE certified personal trainer and National Masters Over 60 Powerlifting Champion with over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. I've seen a lot of fads come and go, but three things remain constant in getting healthy and staying fit. A positive mental attitude, a healthy balanced diet, and a fitness program built on proper strength training and cardiovascular exercise. Practice these three things daily and you will discover that they lead to "The Fountain of Youth."
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