Tag: Resistance Training
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Lack of Muscle and Belly Fat: Why Adults Over 50 Face Higher Death Risks—and How to Fight Back
Key Finding: Muscle Loss with Abdominal Fat Increases Risk After 50 Researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) have highlighted a striking pattern among people aged 50 and older: the combination of sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength) and abdominal fat is associated with a significantly higher risk of death. In their…
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Why Exercise Alone Won’t Shed Much Fat: The Diet Edge
Rethinking the fat-loss equation For years, the simple math of fat loss has been framed as: move more, eat a little less, and the fat will melt away. The reality is more nuanced. While regular physical activity brings a host of health benefits, when it comes to shedding fat, exercise alone isn’t the silver bullet…
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Under the Microscope: Preventing Sarcopenia in Aging Muscles
Under the Microscope: Preventing Sarcopenia Sarcopenia, derived from sarco meaning muscle and penia meaning poverty, is the gradual loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that accompanies aging. While common, it is largely preventable with daily choices and targeted exercise. This article examines practical steps to stave off sarcopenia and protect mobility in later years.…
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Importance of Weight Training for Those Over 40
Why Weight Training Matters for Adults Over 40 As we age, maintaining our physical health becomes increasingly important. Weight training, in particular, is a crucial aspect of fitness for anyone over 40. According to Mike Murphy, head physiotherapist at Rapid and founder of the Master’s Program Ireland, it’s never too late to start incorporating resistance…