Muscle loss as we age

Many people think muscle loss is just part of aging—but it’s not that simple. Research shows that we start to lose muscle around age 30, but the real reason isn’t age itself. It’s because we become more sedentary, stop lifting heavy things, and often don’t eat enough protein to support muscle repair.

Here’s why this matters: muscle isn’t just for strength or aesthetics. It’s your metabolic engine. It helps regulate blood sugar, supports bone health, protects against falls and injuries, and even improves brain and immune function. When you lose muscle, you accelerate the aging process.

The good news? You can change the trajectory. Resistance training just 2x per week, paired with a protein-first approach to eating, provides your muscles with the stimulus and fuel they need to grow. Do that consistently, and you can maintain (or even gain) muscle well into your 70s, 80s, and beyond.

Aging doesn’t cause muscle loss. Muscle loss accelerates aging. The solution is in your daily choices.

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