Once we get past 30 years we get to see signs of aging. Fine lines appear on our face, we notice a few grey hairs and we don’t have as much energy as we once did. But these signs are visible and easy to spot. But not so visible and much harder to spot are the signs of aging that are happening to our body underneath our skin.

The biggest physical sign of aging is the loss of muscle tissue. Starting in the mid 20′s this loss amount to around one half pound per year. It continues unrelentingly throughout life accelerating after age 50. Most people will notice a drop in strength and fitness as tasks and activities that were once easy start to become more difficult and we look for ways to avoid them.

Our body weight may not change much but our body composition (muscle/fat ratio) has changed and body fat accumulates hiding the muscle tissue loss both in our body size and on the bathroom scales. This increase in body fat is the second physical marker of aging and the third is bone loss. Just like muscle tissue if not challenged bone strength is lost through inactivity. Weakened muscles no longer place enough stress on the bones they are attached too so they lose their strength as well and become lighter and more brittle and the risk of fracture increases.

It was once believed that these three conditions, muscle tissue loss, bone loss and body fat increase were just a normal part of the aging process. But we now know they are caused by disuse not by how many candles are on your birthday cake. Not enough muscle building and maintaining activity is responsible for this deterioration.

And it doesn’t end there. The metabolism drops (the body’s engine), energy is siphoned away and the body starts to hurt from lack of strong muscles supporting and protecting the spine, bones and joints. The immune system also weakens exposing one to a greater risk of a life threatening disease.

But it does not have to be this way. A proper strength training exercise program will stop almost all of this decay happening. Muscle tissue and strength do not have to shrink, bones do not have to weaken and become brittle and backs and joints do not have to ache.
If you take care of yourself properly your metabolism does not have to slow to a crawl and body fat does not have to accumulate and set us up for heart disease or diabetes.

Taking care of ourselves becomes more important every single year and means taking the time for proper strength training exercise to protect these three main markers of disuse. Muscle loss, bone loss and body fat increase. The good news is no matter what your age it is never too late to stop and even reverse these negative processes.

Seek the help of a fitness professional to set up your program so it is safe and effective. Your program will need to be monitored and changed regularly. When you put some effort into proper exercise, you can maintain your strength and vitality throughout your entire life. Just 2- 3 sessions done properly each week can transform your body from the inside out, restoring muscle and bone strength, decreasing body fat, improving physical function and health and preventing disease.

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Carolyn Hansen is a certified fitness expert and fitness center owner who coaches clients to look and feel younger. In her nearly 30 years of fitness and bodybuilding competition experience she has helped thousands of people start their journey towards being strong, fit and youthful at any age.

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