Sarcopenia: Where Supplements Fit In
Supplements have a reputation problem, and honestly, a lot of it is earned. Walk down any supplement aisle or scroll through enough ads, and it is easy to come away …
Exercise for Rebuilding Aging Strength
If nutrition provides the raw materials for muscle, exercise is what tells your body to actually use them. Of the two, exercise, and resistance training specifically, has the strongest research …
The Nutrition Foundation for Rebuilding Strength Lost in Aging
Exercise tends to get most of the attention when people talk about rebuilding strength after 50, and it deserves that attention. But without the right nutrition behind it, even a …
What Is Sarcopenia? Age-Related Muscle and Strength Loss Explained
Maybe the stairs feel steeper than they used to. Maybe a jar lid that once popped open with a twist now needs help, or a trip that used to be …
Gear & Products for Rebuilding Strength
You don’t need a garage full of equipment to rebuild strength after 50, but the right few pieces can make consistency a lot easier, and consistency is what actually produces …
Sarcopenia and Blood Sugar/Metabolic Health
Muscle doesn’t just move you around. It’s also one of the body’s primary tools for managing blood sugar, quietly absorbing a large share of the glucose you eat throughout the …
Best Resistance Bands for Home Strength Training After 50
Resistance bands are one of the most underrated pieces of home fitness equipment, and for this particular audience, they may be the single best place to start. They’re inexpensive, take …
Adjustable Dumbbells Worth Buying for Home Use
Adjustable dumbbells solve a specific problem: a full rack of fixed-weight dumbbells, covering everything from very light to fairly heavy, takes up a lot of space and costs a lot …
Sarcopenia and Frailty: What’s the Difference?
These two terms get used almost interchangeably in casual conversation, and even in some clinical settings, which creates real confusion for people trying to understand their own health. Sarcopenia and …
Grip Strength Trainers: Do They Actually Help?
Grip strength gets more attention in aging research than almost any other single measurement, and for good reason: it’s one of the most reliable indicators of overall muscle health and …