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5 Do's And Don'ts Men Should Follow To Retain Muscles As They Age

Not all workouts are meant for muscle building, find out what you should or should not do.

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Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Published : December 22, 2022, 8:01 PM

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5 Do's And Don'ts Men Should Follow To Retain Muscles As They Age

It is natural to lose muscle as people age, even for people who do regular weight training. Majority of men lose 30 per cent of their muscles during their lifetime and a lot of it happens after 30 or 35 years of age, says Harvard Health Publishing. Less muscle means that the body is more prone to injuries and fractures thus, here is how men can make sure they do not lose muscle mass.

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Don't Do Cardio

While there's no denying that cardio is essential for overall health and adding years to your life, going overboard with your cardio sessions can kill your efforts to regain muscle.

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Don't Stop At One Rep

Just doing one rep is not enough to stimulate muscle growth. When you are lifting weights, make sure you maintain the rep number and try pushing yourself harder and increasing it every day. That is now muscles will develop.