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Aerobic exercise (walking/jogging) is associated with lower fat mass in aging men, but does not prevent the age-related loss of fat-free mass.

If you rely on walking or jogging for your fitness, be aware that it will not stop you from losing muscle as you age. To maintain muscle mass, you must incorporate resistance training. Aerobic exercise is beneficial for reducing fat, but it is not a substitute for strength training in preserving fat-free mass.

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Levels of aerobic exercise had a positive influence on fat mass and a slight negative effect on fat-free mass.
Andrew S. Jackson et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2011

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Large longitudinal cohort, but exercise was self-reported via a Physical Activity Index (PAI), not objectively measured.

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Longitudinal changes in body composition associated with healthy ageing: men, aged 20–96 years

Andrew S. Jackson et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2011

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