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Body Composition: Unlocking the Complete Look at Health

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The Importance of Maintaining Muscle Mass as You Age

Maintaining muscle mass is crucial for avoiding injuries caused by strength discrepancies and for performing daily tasks comfortably as you age. As people get older, especially women after menopause, putting on muscle mass becomes harder and losing muscle mass accelerates. The ability to do simple tasks like carrying groceries, lifting objects, climbing stairs, and using the toilet independently deteriorates with muscle mass loss. Engaging in strength training is essential for ensuring independence and comfort in daily activities as you grow older, even if appearance and performance are not top priorities.

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