jueves, 10 de marzo de 2016

Preserve your muscle mass - Harvard Health

Preserve your muscle mass - Harvard Health

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Preserving your muscle mass

















Declining muscle mass is a normal part of aging. After age 30, you begin to lose as much as 3% to 5% per decade. Less muscle means greater weakness and less mobility, both of which may increase your risk of falls and fractures. But just because you lose muscle mass does not mean it is gone forever. With the right plan, it is never too late to rebuild muscle and maintain it.

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Studies attest that strength training, as well as aerobic exercise, can help you manage and sometimes prevent conditions as varied as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and osteoporosis. It can also protect vitality, make everyday tasks more manageable, and help you maintain a healthy weight. This report answers your strength training questions and helps you develop a program that's right for you..

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