The beginning of a New Year is a great time to start being healthy and active especially as we grow older. As we age, gradual changes in our body occur especially when it comes to strength. Daily tasks like getting up from the bed or climbing up the stairs can become difficult. This is because part of the aging process is a condition called Sarcopenia, the natural decline in muscle mass, strength, and functionality.
Though we cannot control all the physical changes that we encounter as we age, continuing to live a healthy and active lifestyle is something we can choose to do to manage these conditions. Apart from walking and other cardio activities, our muscles need to be exercised to maintain its strength. Simple lifting of manageable objects like bottled water and lunges can already go a long way. Supplementation of protein and Vitamind D can also help delay Sarcopenia.
