Sarcopenia means “little muscle.” We lose muscle mass beginning at age 30 and every year, a person may lose 2% of their muscle mass. Dynapenia is the age-related loss of muscular strength not related to a neurologic or muscular disease. The causes of sarcopenia and dynapenia include immobility, sedentary lifestyle, change in protein metabolism (more…
In part 1 and 2 of this series, we saw how John developed the diseases associated with the metabolic syndrome and how John was able to regain his health with fasting and exercise. Part 2 ended with the question, “What organ system can make John live the longest?” Internal Organs Move Involuntarily. They function automatically….
What Is Resistance Training? Resistance training is muscle contraction against an external force. Weight training using barbells, weight machines, and bodyweight exercises are all resistance exercises. For this article, we will focus on barbell training and the effect on the different organ systems. Central Nervous System – The Brain Improves cognition and strength. High‐intensity progressive…
