How long will we live? I bet you've asked yourself that question. Will it be 10, 20, 50+ more years?  Of course we'll never know, but wouldn't you like to be able to do what you want during those years? Will they be years of disease and disability or will they be active and experience rich? 

 

Sarcopenia is a term used to describe age-related physical declines including: muscle loss, fat gain, and loss in flexibility. Classically, there have been predictions as to how much we will lose each decade. The flaw in this prediction is that has been based on past populations that, as they got older became less active. Less active means loss in muscle mass, slower metabolism, gain in fat and loss of flexibility. Being active and exercising can help keep sarcopenia at bay. Not only that, you can actually improve your health and fitness at any age.

 

To a great extent, barring getting hit by the proverbial bus, we have a choice as to how functional we will be in the years to come. I turn 52 this year, have an 8yr old and a 10 yr old, and I plan on living another 50 years for them and for me. Why not? I constantly challenge myself physically and mentally and eat healthfully (most of the time). I choose to keep my abilities and never say "I'm too old to..."

You can make that choice too. What will your future years look like? Have you already started down that road of sarcopenia? Explore new physical and mental challenges. See your doctor to make sure you are cleared to increase your activity level. Then, see a Personal Trainer to help plan out your health/fitness/functional future. 

 

Live long, live well, Mark