sarcopenia Archives - Isagenix Health

Older Adults Who Evenly Distribute Protein Intake Have Increased Muscle Strength

2018-08-06T10:11:09-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Check and double check the labels on the back of products prior to consumption, log the total number of calories per meal or snack, and fit in a daily exercise routine to keep muscle intact. Sounds like the perfect plan for healthy aging, right?

Why You Need Protein to Stay Stronger As You Age

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

If you’ve reached your 50s or 60s, your body’s needs for dietary protein may have taken an unexpected turn upward. If you want the same muscle-building response that a mere 10-20 grams of protein could produce in your youth, then new research suggests you’re better off getting 30 or more grams in each meal.

Stop Sarcopenia Before it Starts

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Multimedia, Science Talks|

Did you know that age related muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, begins as early as your 30th birthday? Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Communication Specialist Lindsay Gnant M.Sc., RDN. explains how sarcopenia isn’t something that happens overnight, but gradually over time. “But the good news is that no matter your age you can take steps right now to improve your muscle health,” says Lindsay. Listen in as Lindsay shares how to fight back against muscle loss and lays out how you can utilize Isagenix products to help protect and build your lean muscle.

Aging Adults Should Keep Muscle When Losing Weight

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Personal Care, Weight Loss|

Muscle and strength are known predictors of physical function, metabolism, and overall health for aging adults. But a critical problem for many older individuals is the significant loss of muscle mass that frequently accompanies attempted weight loss that can offset the benefits of reducing body fat (2, 3). Finding a way to keep muscle while losing body fat is a primary goal during the aging process.

Fight Back Against Muscle Loss

2018-08-06T10:11:12-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Beginning around age 30, we begin to lose muscle and gain body fat every year. Specifically, age-related muscle loss occurs at an average rate of three to five percent per decade between the ages of 30 and 60 and accelerates significantly after age 60. This is a serious concern since abnormally low muscle mass, know as sarcopenia, is linked to loss of strength and mobility, culminating in unhealthy aging and frailty.

Setting the Stage for Muscle

2019-03-25T15:14:42-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Weight Loss, Weight Management|

No matter how hard you might wish it were true, you can’t just eat and drink whey protein every day and expect to make serious muscle gains. That takes getting off the couch and into [...]

What Causes Age-Related Belly Fat?

2013-11-12T10:42:42-07:00Weight Loss, Weight Management|

While it may seem inevitable, there are some things you can do to fight age-related belly fat. Do your birthdays coincide with an extra notch added to your belt? You’re not alone. Unfortunately, [...]

Safe Weight Loss for Seniors through Diet and Exercise

2019-12-10T16:21:11-07:00Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Safety, Science News|

Seniors who exercise preserve muscle and bone during weight loss, study suggests. In the United States, the number of obese older adults has reached disturbing heights—now affecting approximately 20 percent [...]