There is really interesting study on muscle preservation published last year covered by this article: www.theglobeandmail.com/.../
The most interesting part is this picture:
www.theglobeandmail.com/.../
If you ever need any motivation to keep exercising I think this is it!
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That's pretty cool. I'm not all that surprised but seeing the images is quite tantalizing. You do see those jacked old men at the pool.
I think for most old people, lifestyle changes, motivation, energy, and satisfaction from exercising decrease with time, leading to the atrophy of muscles.
My grandfather is 82 years old, swims 5 days a week, takes zero medications because he has zero health conditions. Perfect blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. I think older people in my generation will be much different than old people today (granted there will be a lot of technological improvements and such) because of a much more health conscious society.
That's pretty cool. I'm not all that surprised but seeing the images is quite tantalizing. You do see those jacked old men at the pool.
I think for most old people, lifestyle changes, motivation, energy, and satisfaction from exercising decrease with time, leading to the atrophy of muscles.
My grandfather is 82 years old, swims 5 days a week, takes zero medications because he has zero health conditions. Perfect blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. I think older people in my generation will be much different than old people today (granted there will be a lot of technological improvements and such) because of a much more health conscious society.
