Resistance Training
Sarcopenia: Understanding and Reversing Age-Related Muscle Loss
Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function associated with aging. While some degree of muscle decline is expected with age, sarcopenia reflects a pathologic process that accelerates physical disability, increases the risk of falls, and contributes to frailty and loss of independence. It often begins subtly in the fourth decade of life and progresses more rapidly after age 60, particularly in sedentary individuals or those with chronic illness.
Lifting Weights vs Cardio for Weight Loss: Why Resistance Training Wins
When it comes to weight loss, most people immediately turn to cardio workouts like running, biking, or swimming. While cardiovascular exercise has clear health benefits, it may not be the most effective strategy for long-term fat loss. Increasingly, research supports resistance training as the superior method for losing fat while preserving or even gaining muscle mass.