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The Discover Strength Podcast
"Impacts of Step Reduction & Fighting Sarcopenia" with Dr. Sara Oikawa feat. Taylor Melvin, Exercise Physiologist & Iconic Trainer
Jun 16, 2021
Dr. Sara Oikawa from Gatorade Sports Science Institute discusses the impacts of step reduction on muscle health. They explore strategies to mitigate negative consequences of decreased activity levels on aging and younger populations, emphasizing exercise and supplementation to combat age-related sarcopenia. The podcast also highlights the importance of strength training, recovery, and making the right choices for long-term muscle health.
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- Even short periods of reduced steps can have negative consequences on muscle health and aging, including impairments in glucose handling and increased inter-abdominal fat.
- Resistance training is an effective strategy in mitigating muscle loss during disuse and can help combat age-related muscle loss and sarcopenia.
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The impact of step reduction on muscle health and aging
Dr. Oi Kawa provides insights on the effects of step reduction and physical inactivity on muscle health and aging. Research shows that even short periods of reduced steps can lead to negative consequences, including impairments in glucose handling and increased inter-abdominal fat. This is significant because sarcopenia, the progressive loss of muscle mass with age, starts as early as the third decade of life. The rate of muscle mass loss is about 1 to 3% per year, which can be accelerated by periods of disuse. Resistance training has been shown to be an effective strategy in mitigating muscle loss during disuse. Protein supplementation can also help, especially with adequate protein intake spread evenly throughout the day.
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