Build Muscle Effectively Over 50
An evidence-based guide to building muscle effectively for individuals above the age of 50
Muscle loss is a common feature of aging.
Resistance training (defined as exercise that requires your muscles to work against a weight or force) may be an effective way to combat this age-related muscle loss.
Interestingly, it’s been demonstrated that even in the oldest of old (85 years old +), resistance training can still build muscle.
On top of this, resistance training is associated with many other health benefits that would likely be a benefit to anyone, regardless of age.
For example, resistance training has been linked to improved sleep, increased bone density, a reduction in depressive symptoms, and reduced risk of falls and fractures.
Now, when it comes to creating a resistance training program geared towards building muscle over the age of 50, scientific studies done on…