I hope everyone listens to this episode! My friend: once you go beyond the wonderful age of 30, you will lose muscle mass unless you intentionally and consistently work to maintain or increase it.
This rate of muscle loss can range from 3-8% per decade! Think about that! You could have 16% less muscle mass by the age of 50!
Why does this matter?
Contrary to popular belief, this isn’t just a cosmetic issue related to body composition. It’s not just about strength, balance and mobility.
We need to take action to prevent muscle loss and faciliate muscle building in order to stay healthy, prevent diabetes, have a healthy metabolism and much, more more.
Sarcopenia, or age-related muscle wasting, is both reversible and preventable. Today we will explore the systemic impact of sarcopenia on your health and discuss what you can do about it! Don’t miss this episode!
Resources:
Hop on the wait list for the Winter 2019 12 Weeks to Transformation
Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation on episode 515 of the podcast
Past episodes on fitness:
513: Elements of Fitness for Fat Loss
160: Fat to Fit Part 3 – Fitness
Two minute plank, oh yeah!! Great episode, as I’m 52 and all of this makes so much sense. Will also share with my older sis who is 60 and having trouble losing weight for exactly the reasons you mention. She really needs this!!
Yay! Thanks Mindy!
I’m practicing my sitting up straight like you said. Thank you. Loved this podcast.
Yay! I’m so glad! Thanks for listening!
Elizabeth- what is the brand of workout gear you promote and is a sponser? I can’t find it in the show notes. Thank u!
Ps love u love the pod cast!
Fabletics. Fabletics.com/primalpotential – it wasn’t in the show notes for today’s episode because they don’t sponsor every episode 🙂
This was such an eye opening podcast! Thugs I knew SORTA and wasn’t practicing BUT things I didn’t relate to other things! I’m 54 and this was one of the most important podcast EVER for me!!! Thanks Elizabeth you are awesome!!
Yay! I’m so glad to hear it, Cathy! Thanks so much for listening!
Just getting to this episode…as a newly turn 54 year young woman, this episode spiked my interest & has inspired a plan! I had a knee surgery in February & have been doing PT and strengthening and then returned to my previous lifting/resistance training. And now I can link the value of resistance to my body comp and my metabolism! #gettingitdone Thank you EB for always educating & inspiring!
I have been listening to you for years, since you were on DR Show. I would listen to you on my commute, but last year, I started working from home. My daily routine changed and I never got back on track.I would listen here and there, but not consistently. I am now helping my parents move and so I have a “4 hour commute” and I have picked up where I left off. I heard this episode, which I absolutely know everything in it is true, but I had forgotten. I am turning 50 this year and I cannot get a handle on my weight. I was so obsessed with food and doing cardio, I forgot this wonderful bit of information. As soon as I get home from this trip, I am starting my weight lifting regime again. Thank you for waking me up from my daze!