How will your muscles be old?

Do you know how much muscle mass you lose over the years?

After 40 years, it is generally known that we lose muscle mass and therefore we lose strength and independence. It is generally thought that we lose 8% of our muscle mass per decade after 40. We have all met 1 or 2 people who maintained a strong level of physical condition in their 70 or 80 years, but they are rare exceptions. Once the time hands begin to establish themselves, things generally slow down. What should we do to have healthy muscles to get to old age? [! [] (https://animae.es/storage/181/older_male_working_out_1296x728-header-1-1296x728-1.jpeg )] (https://animae.es/storage/181/older_male_working_out_1296x728-header-1-1296x728-1.jpeg) in studies where 5 men and 5 women recruited for every decade 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and> 70. All these individuals competed in their sports (athletics, cycling and swimming) at the master level. Quadriceps peak torque, quadriceps area, an image of transverse magnetic resonance and body fat percentage, as well as a lifestyle questionnaire. All these people reported having exercised at least 4 days a week and the average was 5. [! [] (https://animae.es/storeage/183/psm.2011.09.1933_fig5-coppia.jpg)] (https://animae.es/storage/183/psm.2011.09.1933_Fig5-copia.jpg) Curiously, the effect of chronic exercise in the elderly is not just deep, but can be measured in decades! The men and women of the late 70s and early 80s behaved as sedentary men and women of 60 in terms of force. The career times among the athletic population did not decrease significantly from 50 to 75. In general, sedentary men of reference lost 25% of their muscle mass for 30 years, while those who exercised only lost 12%. That is half of the lost muscle mass! This gives credibility to the fact that the exercise in our golden years will keep us independent and young. #### To be as in form as a 60 -year -old person at 80, you just have to follow some good habits:

• Do sports regularly

• eat well

• Sleep well,

Your body will do the rest

[! [] (https://animae.es/storage/185/phpthumb_generated_thumbnailjpg.jpg)] (https://animae.es/storage/185/phpthumb_generated_thumbnailjpg.jpg) but you are able to follow these 3 points it is possible that you need professional help. In animae we can offer you a training service adapted to you, we will get all the muscles of the body to work, improve your muscle mass, you will increase your flexibility, you will get a healthy body and improve your quality of life. We also offer you a quality physiotherapy and osteopathy service to treat pain, to prevent possible injuries, etc. ** Do not wait to have "pain" to go to a physiotherapist ** In addition, we have nutrition service to help you have a healthy and balanced diet adapted to your tastes. ## Do not wait any longer and start investing in your old age. Call us!