Once you hit 40, your body experiences many changes that you should stay mindful of.
For instance, aging comes with the loss of lean muscle mass, which slows down your metabolism.
They’re exactly what you should probably make the most of yourworkout, so keep reading to learn more.
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Your metabolism slows down with age, so staying active is crucial.
Let’s first chat about the importance of keeping up ahealthy, active lifestyleas the years pass.
Growing older means your metabolism doesn’t operate as fast as it used to.
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You may also engage in less exercise, which can result in putting on extra pounds.
So without further delay, let’s get into Landier’s hacks on getting a fitter body after 40.
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Keep it simple.
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Consider moves like marches, squats, heel raises, jumping jacks, and push-ups.
As time passes, you could perform these exercises two times daily, then keep increasing your goal.
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Focus on resistance training.
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Landier also brings up age-related muscle loss, aka sarcopenia.
“Doing lower reps with higher weight will help target the muscles primarily impacted by sarcopenia.”
Redefine your idea of “fitness” to align with your age.
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That’s healthy and we don’t want to get rid of that.
