Research
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Aggressive resistance training is the most effective intervention to offset anabolic resistance and improve muscle mass and function in older adults, especially when combined with adequate protein intake.
Engage in regular, aggressive resistance training and ensure you consume enough protein. This is the most effective way to maintain muscle and metabolic health as you age.
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Metabolic abnormalities with aging seem to be most readily addressed by aggressive resistance training, which can offset some, but not all, of the anabolic resistance in muscle (77). The beneficial effects of resistance exercise on skeletal muscle mass and strength are enhanced by provision of adequate protein intake (109).
Why this rating
Based on multiple human studies cited.
Source
Metabolic changes in aging humans: current evidence and therapeutic strategies
Allyson K. Palmer et al. · Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2022
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