At this stage, training should include exercises aimed at reducing the damage caused by loss of muscle mass.
As we get older, it’s common to think that we should change the way we exercise. This is because we associate older people with calmer exercises, which aim to improve respiratory health, such as hiking. But even after the age of 50 the training possibilities are different and even better.
An example is strength exercises. As the National Institute of Aging (NIA) explains, you don’t need to lift 250 pounds to enjoy the benefits of this type of training. According to the center, starting from the age of 50, strength and resistance training becomes essential to allow us to carry out our daily activities and remain independent in the coming years.
Additionally, loss of muscle mass can cause problems: by age 70, an estimated 30% of adults begin to have difficulty with activities such as walking or climbing stairs. Problems associated with this loss — called sarcopenia –, as well as falls or chronic illnesses, are remembered by the NIA.
Although age-related muscle deterioration is inevitable, physical activity can help contain its progress, as indicated by physiotherapist André Eduardo, in preliminary interview at MinhaVida.
“Weight lifting, resistance exercises, balance, functional training and stretching help reverse the process of muscle loss. It is worth noting that each individual has their own limitations, so an assessment with a physical therapist,” he advised.
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See also
Sarcopenia: what it is, treatment and if there is a cure
5 reasons why you can’t lose weight
Human beings are not made to run, but to rest: at least that’s what a Harvard professor says
Source: Terra
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