09/07/2026
EXCELLENT.
After 40, what you don’t protect, you can gradually lose.
With aging and inactivity, muscle mass and strength decline. In inactive adults, muscle mass has been estimated to decrease roughly 3–8% per decade after age 30, with losses accelerating later in life.
For women, the menopause transition can also accelerate bone loss, increasing osteoporosis and fracture risk.
Aging also affects tendons, ligaments, connective tissue, joint function, balance and power — all part of the physical reserve we rely on to stay capable and independent.
The solution: progressive resistance training, adequate protein and consistent weight-bearing activity.
We can’t stop aging. But we can build more muscle, strength and physical reserve for the decades ahead.
Goodpaster BH et al. Aging Cell. 2006.
Westcott WL. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2012.