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Feb 24, 2025

Fitness Strategy for Age 30, 40, and Over 50

Importance of Maintaining Muscle Mass

  • After the age of 30, muscle mass tends to decline, affecting movement and increasing fat levels.
  • High fat levels are associated with metabolic syndrome diseases.

Health Maintenance Strategies

  1. Weight Training

    • Prevents osteosarcopenia obesity with weight training.
    • Principle of progressive overload: gradually increasing the load.
    • Focus on compound movements (multi-joint) such as push-ups, bench press, squats, lunges.
    • Minimum weight training done 1-2 times per week, 6-12 repetitions per set.
  2. Nutrition and Protein

    • Prioritize high protein consumption to maintain muscle mass and bone strength.
    • Protein sources: red meat, poultry, fish, eggs.
    • Recommended protein intake: 30 grams per meal.
    • Healthy fats for hormones: from animal fats, fish oil, walnuts, avocado.
  3. Adequate Rest

    • Lack of sleep affects fat loss and muscle maintenance.
    • Focus on relaxation, breathing control to increase melatonin.
  4. Mindset and Education

    • As you age, move more, increase weight training, and consume protein.
    • Educate yourself and remain open to new information.
    • Health independence, close to nature, and grateful for life.

Conclusion

  • It is important to maintain muscle health and reduce fat with proper exercise and nutrition.
  • Open-minded education and mindset help in maintaining health as you age.