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We are all looking to turn back, or at least slow down, the aging clock – to look and feel young and function youthfully regardless of what our actual age is. One proven way to do this is to build and maintain our muscle tissue. And the formula for firm strong muscles could not be simpler: strength training exercise done regularly several times each week ideally for life. The importance of muscle tissue cannot be underestimated and the loss of around one half pound each year is one of the main bio markers of aging. Starting in the mid 20's this loss carries on relentlessly until age 50 when it increases its velocity and the rate of loss doubles, siphoning the life force from its victim. We used to believe that this was just a natural part of aging and nothing could be done about it. But we now know that the reason this happens is because we do not do enough strength building and maintaining activity to keep our muscles strong. Our modern day lives have us sitting for almost every waking moment and rarely provide us with any vigorous movement to keep our strength. But all it takes to stop this happening or at the very least slow it down is to get started on a strength training exercise program. In as little as six months strength training will turn back one of the body's age clocks and rejuvenate inactive muscles to the extent that they are almost as powerful as those found in a person much younger. If not addressed the muscle loss leads to a multitude of health problems. Muscle loss is always accompanied by bone loss as the muscles are attached to the bones and require the tension of working muscles to stay strong and healthy. When the human body is allowed to weaken all organs and systems weaken as well including the immune system leaving one exposed to a greater risk of disease. How you move, think, look and feel all starts to slowly change in a downward spiral often without noticing it. But you will. With the loss of the muscle tissue comes a slowing of the metabolism (the body's engine) allowing body fat to accumulate further increasing the risk of disease and accelerating the aging process. But we don't have to experience these negative aspects as we get older. We can do so much to slow or even stop the loss of this precious youthful muscle tissue. It is just a matter of understanding that we have to provide our body with the 'work' that it needs to stay healthy. Your strength training routine must be regular and consistent and a bit of effort put into it for results to be noticeable. The most important thing to remember is that you are taking steps every day to reverse the damage of Father Time, so do not despair if you do not see immediate results. The end result and the big picture of your strength and fitness program will be a total lifestyle change. One where you replace bad habits with healthy ones and feel the benefits that comes with your positive choices.
Do you want to discover the secret to rejuvenating your body and improving the quality of your life? Download my free ebook "I've Found the Fountain of Youth- Let Me Show You Too!" here: Health Related Fitness For Free Fitness Report here Fitness Weight Loss Carolyn Hansen is a certified fitness expert and fitness center owner who coaches clients to look and feel younger.
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