3 simple habits can help slow muscle loss as you age, fitness expert says
Fox News • • health
Key Points:
- GLP-1 medications, increasingly used for weight loss, have been linked to loss of lean muscle, especially during rapid weight loss, making muscle preservation crucial as people age.
- Muscle loss in adults over 35 is influenced by lifestyle changes, decreased physical activity, and hormonal shifts that favor fat storage over muscle building.
- Fitness expert Jacob Zemer recommends strategies to slow muscle loss, including adequate protein intake, regular strength training at least twice a week, and getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep.
- Even with injuries or limitations, maintaining some form of regular movement is essential to prevent rapid muscle decline associated with sedentary behavior.
- For those on GLP-1 medications, it is particularly important to combine protein consumption with strength training to avoid accelerated muscle loss alongside fat loss.
