How to Avoid Losing Muscle as You Age

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CAROL of VA 9:27AM April 15, 2013

I am a 39 year old female, i was diagnosed with degenative osteoarthritis last year and i am losing muscle mass in my legs as well as my ankles!

Deenna 4:48PM January 05, 2013

As you say i cant lift a bag of groceries onto the counter of my kitchen. I am 82 years old and that is why I am so worry What i can do? Martin. Tkanks.

martin nieto of FL 5:12PM December 11, 2012

a medication leading to loose muscle, like, levothyroxine medication.

Benjamin Garnica of CA 2:18AM October 09, 2012

I was extremely happy to read this comment: "Indeed, some data suggests that men who lift weights a few times a week in their 50s and 60s can maintain their muscle mass, not simply slow the rate of decline, in those years, she says."

exercisekid of NJ 5:28PM July 18, 2012

At 81, Dad does 40 pushups and 20 sprints up a 30 step staircase every other day. He was on the roof of his house yesterday applying roofing tar. At 58 I can deadlift 590 and walk up a 35% gradient foot trail with 275lbs on my back for 3 minute intervals, continuing to walk with no weights until my heartbeat gets below 80bpm, doing 4-8 sets depending on energy level.
With access to nutrient rich foods and basic exercise, why shouldn't a person continue to enjoy strength gains into their mid 70's?

Pete of CA 12:46AM January 28, 2011

HAVING READ YOUR WRITE UP I AM TRULY IMPRESSED. IF IS INFORMATIVE AS MAN OF 50S YEARS OLD. I STILL CAN PULL CHEST SPRING AND CARRY LIGHT IRON BAR TO MAINTAIN THE STRENGHT.

PILLAI 4:58AM December 04, 2010

I have lost some muscle I am 63. I am in good health. Own a construction co. work almost every day. Little or no exercise but always moving or driving from job sites. What can I do to build muscle.

larry trivette of NC 9:26PM December 03, 2010

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Scellflumma of AL 5:27PM April 09, 2010

@ William: you might want to contact a physiotherapist or practitioner of Alexander technique to sort out your walking technique.
We might think we're walking properly, but In my case, I've found that stepping out a little too far forward can cause pain in the front of my upper thighs, and walking with too wide a gait can make my inner thighs sore. My trainer, who studies Alexander, made some minor adjustments to my gait and now I feel much less soreness. (I'm fifty, by the way.)
Give it a shot.

SteveR 3:01PM March 15, 2010