As we age we get checkup’s done and work on vitamins,precautions &medicines to regulate our system. One problem that we least care is Sarcopenia - muscular atrophy. Post 30 muscle fibers dwindle in size and number and nerves degenerate. The result is loss of power and strength.
As we lose strength we can’t perform basic tasks like rising from a chair, climbing stairs or even walking normally. Increasing feebleness in turn makes people even less active, leading to a vicious cycle of deterioration. Sarcopenia is an epidemic that needs more attention
Various studies confirm that some form of resistance exercises confer significant metabolic benefits. It will help wading off Sarcopenia in old age. Will also help in osteoporosis, cardio vascular health and depression. So PLEASE BRING IN SOME FORM OF RESISTANCE TRAINING
Medical recommendation is to do two sessions of resistance training/wk that involves 8-10 diff. exercises with 10-12 repetitions each. And studies also show 8 weeks of resistance training have shown tremendous improvement in 87-96 yr olds also. I train my parents thrice a week.
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