As we age, exercise becomes more important than ever, as it can help slow and even reverse the natural loss of muscle mass, strength, and bone density that occurs. Starting from the age of 30, adults naturally lose 3 to 5% of their muscle mass per decade, with a process called sarcopenia. After 60, this accelerates rapidly.
Luckily, there is a way to prevent muscle loss, regardless of your age, and that is through strength training, also referred to as resistance training. You don’t need a gym membership or tonnes of fancy equipment; just using your bodyweight is enough to build muscle.
