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Squats for Healthy Aging: How a Simple Bodyweight Move Can Add Years to Your Life
Introduction: A Simple Move with Big Impact Muscle loss accelerates with age, but smart strength training—especially bodyweight exercises like squats—can significantly slow this decline. By focusing on simple movements you can do at home or in a park, you build the muscle and confidence needed to stay independent longer. In short, incorporating squats into your…
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The Simple Exercise That Can Add Years to Your Life and Keep You Healthier as You Age
Why muscle matters as we age Muscle isn’t just for athletes. As we grow older, maintaining muscle strength becomes a cornerstone of healthy aging. By the age of 30, adults typically lose between 3% and 8% of muscle mass, with the rate accelerating in each subsequent decade. After age 60, that decline can reach as…
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Squats for Healthy Aging: A Simple Exercise With Big Health Payoffs
Strength training and aging: why muscle matters after 50 Muscle mass naturally declines with age, a process known as sarcopenia. By the time most people hit their 50s, the rate of loss accelerates, and by age 60, some individuals experience significant declines. Yet research shows that engaging in strength training can slow or even reverse…