Obesity is a major risk factor for most of the chronic diseases responsible for premature death.
But so is being 'Under Muscled'.
The combination is known as OLLMM - Obesity Low Lean Muscle Mass
This is a major issue.
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But so is being 'Under Muscled'.
The combination is known as OLLMM - Obesity Low Lean Muscle Mass
This is a major issue.
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Obesity is responsible for 12% of deaths in Europe & United States.
In other countries, it is higher.
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In other countries, it is higher.
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25 % of Europeans &
37% of US Adults
Are obese.
You thought it was worse didn't you? But see the next point.
In the 1970s the average was about 10%
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37% of US Adults
Are obese.
You thought it was worse didn't you? But see the next point.
In the 1970s the average was about 10%
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Including those who are both Overweight & Obese.
Europe - 58%
United States - 68%
In the 1970s, both were about 40%.
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Europe - 58%
United States - 68%
In the 1970s, both were about 40%.
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The combination of Obesity with Low Lean Muscle Mass (OLLMM) is not good.
United States ~ 16%
In those with Pre Diabetes - 20%
In those with Diabetes - 35%
These are hallmarks of poor health & are associated with significantly increased risks over time.
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United States ~ 16%
In those with Pre Diabetes - 20%
In those with Diabetes - 35%
These are hallmarks of poor health & are associated with significantly increased risks over time.
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Appreciating that these factors are very serious markers of poor health is critical.
In the group with OLLMM:
- 71% believed their health was either Good/Very Good/Excellent.
- 6.8% in the Excellent Category.
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In the group with OLLMM:
- 71% believed their health was either Good/Very Good/Excellent.
- 6.8% in the Excellent Category.
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While many complex factors lead someone to being both:
Overweight &
Under Muscled
It is crucial that they are recognised as the serious health risk factors they are.
We routinely gloss over both & do not highlight their significance.
Both can be readily addressed.
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Overweight &
Under Muscled
It is crucial that they are recognised as the serious health risk factors they are.
We routinely gloss over both & do not highlight their significance.
Both can be readily addressed.
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We have recently made huge leaps forward in managing obesity with GLP-1 inhibitors medications.
But increasing muscle mass is unlikely to be something a medication can influence (Happy to be proved wrong).
Resistance Training is the solution to Low Muscle Mass
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But increasing muscle mass is unlikely to be something a medication can influence (Happy to be proved wrong).
Resistance Training is the solution to Low Muscle Mass
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Resistance Training is a powerful tool.
Benefits include:
⬇️ All-Cause Death up to 27%
⬇️ Cardiovascular Death by 19%
⬇️ Cancer Deaths by 14%
Lift Heavy Things!
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Benefits include:
⬇️ All-Cause Death up to 27%
⬇️ Cardiovascular Death by 19%
⬇️ Cancer Deaths by 14%
Lift Heavy Things!
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Always think re risk:
Normal weight or Over Weight?
Low Muscle or Adequate Muscle Mass?
Getting both right will make a huge difference.
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Normal weight or Over Weight?
Low Muscle or Adequate Muscle Mass?
Getting both right will make a huge difference.
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