By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Recently, scientists have made remarkable progress by altering regular skin cells into primitive muscle stem cells. What does this mean? It could lead to new methods to treat muscle-related diseases and enhance muscle health.
Strength Training and Aging: A Pathway to Vitality and Wellness… Try this workout!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS One effective strategy to mitigate these age-related changes is resistance training. This form of exercise, commonly known for its association with weightlifting, is specifically designed to bolster muscular strength and endurance.
Nutrition and exercise to prevent sarcopenia in women
By Gabe Sanders, PhD, NSCA-CSCS Your diet is your co-warrior in this battle, and eating a healthy, balanced diet is key! While the clock never stops ticking, understanding, and tackling sarcopenia can help us slow down the inevitable, keeping our muscles stronger for longer.
Mitochondria and Exercise; The Key to Revitalizing Aging Muscles
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Research has shown that we can actively influence the health and function of our mitochondria, particularly through exercise. Engaging in regular physical activity, especially high-intensity exercises, can work wonders on these cellular powerhouses.
Should I eat carbs and protein to prevent muscle loss as I age?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Daily physical activity combined with exercise and strength training is enough to maintain muscle, but there are other ways in which you can contribute to positive aging via increasing muscle mass, strength, and power as you age.