Chapter 29 of 30 · 15 min read
By Omar AbdohUpdated
What this chapter covers
The single best predictor of whether you will live independently at eighty is not your cholesterol, your blood pressure, or your weight.
Sarcopenia — age-related muscle loss — begins around age 30 and proceeds at roughly 3 to 8 percent per decade, accelerating sharply after 60. Age-related changes vary. Muscle loss and reduced strength can affect everyday activities, but a fall or loss of independence is not an inevitable sequence for every person.
This book is educational and is not medical advice. It cannot account for your medical history, medication or injuries. Speak to a qualified clinician before changing how you eat or train, particularly if you are pregnant, managing a health condition, or returning from injury.
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Aging and Muscle Preservation
Sarcopenia prevention, joint longevity, and training across decades.
Sarcopenia prevention, joint longevity, and training across decades.
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