A Pilates teacher says muscle loss accelerates after 60—here are three ways to combat it now

Woman performing bridge exercise at home.

One of the more difficult parts of growing old is age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, which can diminish our functional independence.

“After the age of 30, adults lose 3-8% of muscle mass per decade,” says Club Pilates master trainer CarolAnn. “This accelerates after 60 if not addressed.