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I probably don\u2019t have to ask you if you\u2019ve ever thought about \u201closing weight\u201d or \u201cburning fat\u201d \u2014 but how often do you think about building muscle?<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re like most people, you probably don\u2019t give your muscles much thought until you go to pick up something heavy or throw on a swim suit.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s a surprising fact:<\/p>\n
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Although the idea of building muscle is typically linked with how we look, your muscles are closely linked with your overall health \u2013 and also with the aging process.<\/p>\n
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Here are 7 reasons to build more muscle, starting right now:<\/b><\/p>\n
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1. You start losing muscle around the age of 30. 🤯<\/b><\/p>\n
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Yes, you read that right. On average, people lose around 3%-8% each decade\u2026 and then it speeds up after you turn 60.<\/p>\n
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The sooner you get started on building your muscle \u201cbank,\u201d the better!<\/p>\n
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Muscle loss is one of the top causes of disability for older people \u2013 they become too weak to live alone and are more prone to falls and injuries.<\/p>\n
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2. You\u2019ll build stronger bones.<\/b><\/p>\n
Did you know that many people start losing about 1% of their bone mass PER YEAR after the age of 40?<\/p>\n
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Stressing your bones (when you\u2019re doing it in a healthy way through strength training!) will help boost your bone density and cut the risk of osteoporosis and fractures when you get older.<\/p>\n
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3. It can help you manage chronic conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n
Lifting weights can help you cut back on symptoms of arthritis, chronic pain, heart disease, depression, diabetes, and obesity.<\/p>\n
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4. It can help with fat loss.<\/b><\/p>\n
If you\u2019re trying to lose weight, strength-training workouts are an important tool \u2013 and they can help you keep (and maybe even build a little) muscle as you get leaner.<\/p>\n
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5. It can help sharpen your thinking.<\/b><\/p>\n
Studies link regular strength training and aerobic exercise with better brain function. 🧠<\/p>\n
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6. It\u2019ll improve your quality of life.\u00a0<\/b>Your everyday activities get easier \u2013 starting ASAP! Plus, it can improve your balance and protect your joints from injury.<\/p>\n
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7. It helps you keep your balance.<\/b><\/p>\n
Again, this can help you avoid slip & fall accidents now and as you get older.<\/p>\n
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Plus\u2026 having toned muscles is great for your confidence and energy level!<\/p>\n
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The sooner you get started, the sooner you\u2019ll start feeling (and seeing) results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Good Morning I probably don\u2019t have to ask you if you\u2019ve ever thought about \u201closing weight\u201d or \u201cburning fat\u201d \u2014 but how often do you think about building muscle? If you\u2019re like most people, you probably don\u2019t give your muscles much thought until you go to pick up something heavy or throw on […]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":404,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fitness-wellness"],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n