Tag Archives: Strength training

Weightlifting isn’t as intimidating as it might look. PHOTOCREO Michal Bednarek/ Shutterstock Athalie Redwood-Brown, Nottingham Trent University and Angus Hunter, Nottingham Trent University Weightlifting has become increasingly popular with people looking to get in shape. Not only can it be a great way to lose weight, it can also build strength and prevent muscle loss as we age. But knowing …

Exercise is important for maintaining muscle mass. Tom Wang/ Shutterstock Helen Branthwaite, Staffordshire University We naturally lose muscle mass as we get older. This process starts around the age of 36, and by the time we are 80 we’ve lost about 50% of our muscle mass. Long periods of inactivity can also cause us to lose a greater amount of …