As people get older, their bodies change. They become more frail and they lose mobility. They can even get osteoporosis leading to easily broken bones. Most of these happen as a result of a condition called sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is known as muscle loss due to aging. Fortunately, there are ways that you can not only prevent this condition but reverse it as well.
Oxygen breaks down glucose (sugar), creating fuel for your muscles. Respiratory muscle strength decreases with age. Aerobics helps keep your lungs and heart strong and help keep oxygen pumping to your muscles. This results in the ability to both regain and maintain muscle strength throughout the body.
Being and staying active is the key to regaining and maintain muscle strength. Lifting weights, using resistance bands, or even using your own body weight to work out are all forms of “resistance training.” Resistant training increases muscle strength but making your body work against force. Stimulating your muscles constantly is an excellent way to keep your muscles in peak condition.
As we get older, we loose mobility and balance. There are exercises that can help keep you upright. Most of these exercises focus on your center of balance. They will involve a lot of leg and core exercises. Things like alternating standing on your right and left leg, or dancing will help you increase your balance.
These are all things you can absolutely do on your own, but if you want to make sure that you are doing it right, there’s nothing wrong with seeking help from a professional. Personal trainers are great for finding the workouts that will best suit you and your unique need. TC3 Fit in Murfreesboro is the first place that you should stop to discover your way to peak muscle strength.