I have been told that the muscles change with age to become more “resistant” and less “explosive”. Meaning that as people age they have less explosive force but they can do exercise for longer. That’s why a lot of people get into running when they are 50.
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Mereo@lemmy.ca 5 days ago
Yes, but the process of breaking down, as you mentioned, can be slowed down by eating healthy and exercising regularly, such as walking for at least an hour a day. For example, when my grandfather was in his 70s, he could easily climb a mountain, whereas I struggled. He had a lot of energy at that age and could walk for hours without stopping.
Your body breaks down faster if you become inactive as a pensioner.
daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 days ago
RBWells@lemmy.world 4 days ago
Holy crap this is true but it makes it hard to run. I am great at yoga, have stability and strength, I do lift sometimes too, but so much slow twitch, losing agility and bounciness.
JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 5 days ago
So far this is the closest comment to my thoughts:
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