Reduced body fat is option When we get older, our metabolism slows down and we gain weight more easily, especially in the midsection and around the hips.
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However, by combining light lifting with cardio and a healthy diet, you can gain lean muscle mass. Regular mild lifting will help you seem leaner and more toned, and it will also help your clothes fit better.
You’ll preserve muscle mass.If you aren't getting stronger by your 30s, you're definitely losing muscle mass. Muscle atrophy leads to an increase in fat percentage.
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Muscle mass declines by 3–8% every decade beginning at age 30 and accelerating around age 60. Slowing down the drop with little lifting.
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You can improve bone density.Due to diminishing estrogen and progesterone levels, osteoporosis is more common in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
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However, resistance training with weights stimulates bone-forming cells, which helps to restore bone mineral density lost with age. Walking is fantastic for the lower body, but the upper body bones also need resistance exercise to maintain their strength.
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You’ll feel betterThe stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline are decreased while the mood-enhancing endorphins and serotonin are released during physical activity.
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And each workout you finish will leave you with a satisfying sense of achievement. But if you forget one day, don't be too hard on yourself. acknowledge your successes and refocus your efforts.