What happens to the Body After Age 60?

What do you think most people say when they turn sixty and they look at themselves in the mirror and realize they are out of shape?

Guess this is it.

Ill never be able to get any better than I am now.

"I'm too old to gain muscle.

Stop lying to yourself.

Don't let age be an excuse to stop your fitness journey. While it's true that building muscle becomes more challenging as we age, it's definitely possible to achieve great results and gain muscle at any stage of life.

Let's explore how to make that happen with these seven tips:

Tip number one:

Challenge yourself with strength training. Strength training is crucial for building and maintaining muscle, regardless of age. Start with bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or dumbbells. Adjust the intensity to your abilities and keep challenging yourself.

Tip number two:

Use it or lose it. Physical decline often comes with age, but it doesn't have to be inevitable. Keep pushing your limits and incorporate moves that challenge your coordination and balance. This helps maintain functional strength.

Tip number three:

Prioritize mobility work. As we age, recovery becomes crucial, and mobility issues can hinder progress. Incorporate mobility exercises into your routine to improve flexibility, reduce aches, and prevent injuries.

Tip number four:

Increase your protein intake. Aging can lead to anabolic resistance, making it harder for our bodies to utilize protein efficiently. Increase your protein portions per meal, especially after workouts, to support muscle growth.

Tip number five:

Be strategic with meal timing. Fasting may not be ideal for muscle gain, especially as we get older. Ensure you have a pre-workout meal with protein and carbs to fuel your workouts effectively.

Tip number six:

Stop extreme dieting. Extreme calorie deficits can lead to muscle loss and metabolic slowdown. Focus on balanced nutrition and maintain a slight calorie deficit if necessary.

Tip number seven:

Stay active on rest days. Rest doesn't mean complete inactivity. Incorporate light activities like walking or mobility work to aid recovery and maintain overall fitness.

Remember, age is just a number. By following these tips and adapting your approach to fitness, you can build and maintain muscle strength at any age.

Don't let excuses hold you back. Keep pushing forward and stay active!

About us:

Allen Branch has 25 years experience in the field of Fitness and sports conditioning. He is a certified Performance Enhancement Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, A Sports Conditioning Specialist, a Certified Personal Trainer, a Kickboxing Master Instructor and has been certified in Resistance training biomechanics at the Cooper Institute in Dallas. He has also served as a member of an elite advisory board for the American Public University Sports and Health Sciences and Sports Management program. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist and is affiliated with The NASM, AFTA, IFTA, Cooper, IFA and JLFS.

Allen holds Black Belts in 6 styles of Martial Arts, representing 30 years of continued studies. These include Black Belts in Kickboxing, Ju-jitsu, Karate, Taekwondo, Russian Sombo and in Israeli Krav Maga.

He can be reached by appt at https://calendar.app.google/1iE6KdbhrHv8hSR88