Muscles are among the body parts most vulnerable to time. Almost all of us begin losing some muscle mass and strength by early middle age, with the process accelerating as the decades pass.

“long-term exercise may help aging muscles remain healthy in part by readying them to dissipate inflammation…”

Middle-aged and older people who have been inactive are encouraged to start to visiting the gym.

“Even if inflammation gets in the way a bit at first, your muscles will respond and grow, and eventually should start to resemble those of people who have been exercising lifelong.”

Todd Trapp, Professor (exercise science) at Ball State University

Read the full article in the Irish Times