ZOE Science & Nutrition Resistance training: How to stay strong as you age
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Oct 19, 2023 In this discussion, Brad Schoenfeld, a renowned professor of exercise science, shares insights on how to maintain muscle mass as we age. He emphasizes the importance of resistance training in combating muscle loss and debunks myths surrounding its benefits. Nutrition plays a crucial role, especially how hormonal changes during menopause affect muscle maintenance. Listeners learn that strength training doesn’t require heavy weights—lighter weights can be equally effective. Overall, consistency and focus on major muscle groups are key to aging gracefully.
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Strength Training Myths
- Many myths surround strength training, like it makes women bulky or hinders athleticism.
- These myths are untrue; strength training offers significant health and fitness benefits.
How Muscles Work
- Muscles attach to bones via tendons, enabling movement by shortening and lengthening.
- This allows us to walk, lift objects, and perform various physical activities.
Muscle Importance
- Muscle loss leads to functional dependence, falls, fractures, and impacts overall health.
- Muscles store glucose, influencing diabetes risk, and affect bone density.