Many people think that as we age that we should 'take it easy' and 'slow down', limiting our physical activity. This is far from the truth. It has been proven that as we age we should definitely continue our physical activity in order to stay mentally and physically fit and viable. So if you want to maintain a high quality of life you have to 'work' at it because staying physically and mentally fit will not happen without your commitment and dedication.
Once we reach our late twenty's our muscle tissue begins to deteriorate at a rate of about one half pound per year until reach the age of fifty. After the age of fifty this rate doubles. If we are not performing strength training exercises on a daily basis all of our muscles will diminish and weaken, and our bones will become thin and brittle. The aging process makes movement and other activities more difficult so people stop the activities, however this inactivity will hasten the downward spiral and speed up the decline of your overall health and wellness.
People who are inactive throughout their lives will lose half the muscle tissue they had at thirty years old by the time they reach seventy. It is vital for our daily living and independence as we become older to avoid muscle tissue lose. If muscle tissue is not properly exercised then you will become more disabled and will eventually become immobile, not even able to get up from a chair without help.
When your body loses muscle tissue there is a marked drop in your metabolism. Metabolism is your body's engine and regulates how your body stores fat and distributes your caloric intake. So many people with muscle loss and slow metabolisms end up with 'middle aged spread, that's why most people gain more weight as they get older.
Most people over thirty add ten to fifteen pounds of body fat every decade. If you combine the loss of muscle tissue and the gain of body fat elderly people end up in a debilitating situation. The 'composition' of their bodies will change in undesirable conditions and can lead to increased risk of disease and other illnesses along with being physically immobile.
Most people realize they are gaining body fat but are not necessarily aware they are losing muscle tissue. In order to lose weight they go on diets but this reduces their muscle tissue even more because thirty percent of weight you normally lose when you diet is really muscle tissue. As you lose muscle tissue your metabolism drops even lower resulting in more calories converting to body fat, thus creating a negative cycle for your body.
Instead of going on a 'diet' to lose body fat do the opposite and exercise to burn off the weight. This will make you stronger and allow you to not only lose the extra weight but regain some muscle tissue which will allow you to become more mobile when performing everyday routine activities. If you begin strength training you can rebuild muscle tissue and increase your metabolism, which means an overall higher quality of life.
Not just any type of activity can restore muscle tissue and boost your metabolism. Low intensity exercise and activities such as gardening, walking or swimming are wonderful as part of an active lifestyle but will not be a viable substitute for an exercise program if you want a strong, lean, and healthy body.
Find a fitness professional who can get your started quickly to begin enjoying the benefits of your exercise program. In as little as a few months you will notice your life and body has been transformed. Getting older will not be something to fear, instead you will have the strength and fitness to have an active fun life.
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