Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Musclespan ~ I keep walking, walking, walking

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon coined the term "musclespan."  It means building and preserving muscle to support longevity, metabolic health, and injury resilience.

There's a period of life during which a person maintains strong, healthy skeletal muscles that promote health, independence, and resilience.  As we get older, we need to recognize how important muscle mass and function is for overall well-being and longevity.  In other words, focus on muscle health.  Skeletal muscles are crucial in supporting movement, posture, and overall physical function throughout life.  So to prevent age-related decline and promote overall well-being and independence, we need to keep our muscles healthy.

To stay healthy, we need regular physical activity, particularly resistance training, adequate protein intake, and sufficient rest and recovery.  It's about being proactive about addressing the natural decline in muscle mass and function that can occur with age, promoting a longer life AND a higher quality of life.

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