Saed News: The body’s muscle mass decreases with age, and strength and physical capacity decline. This process begins earlier than you might think, but there are also solutions.
According to SAEDNEWS, sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss, usually begins around the age of 35 and becomes more severe with aging; after the age of 60, the rate of decline increases significantly. During this process, individuals gradually lose part of their muscle strength and mass, and in the case of inactivity, this loss can reach 2 to 3 kilograms per decade.
An important point is that muscle loss is not always accompanied by weight loss, because fat replaces muscle tissue. As a result, a person becomes both weaker and slower, especially due to the degeneration of fast-twitch muscle fibers responsible for strength and rapid reactions.
In older age, this process can affect a person’s independence and make daily activities difficult. It also increases the risk of falls, fractures, and hospitalization. Statistics show that one in three elderly people experiences a fall each year.
Alongside muscles, reduced mitochondrial function and weakened neuromuscular communication also contribute to physical decline. However, experts emphasize that inactivity is a more important factor than aging itself, and strength training can significantly slow down or even reverse this process.
Depending on the amount of muscle mass lost, symptoms may vary:
Reduced muscle size
Weakness
Loss of endurance
Poor balance
Difficulty climbing stairs
