sarcopenia
Exercise and increases in activity have been shown to be beneficial in off setting sarcopenia; exercise even in the very old can increase strength and muscle function.
Lack of exercise is currently thought to be a significant risk factor, increasing the likelihood of sarcopenia.[3]
Not only muscle but the entire musculoskeletal system of muscle, neuromuscular responsiveness, endocrine function, vasocapillary access, tendon, joint, ligament, and bone, depends on regular and lifelong exercise to maintain integrity. The slow attenuation, atrophy, or loss of muscle tissue that medical professionals sometimes describe as sarcopenia (literally, "flesh loss’) is currently thought to be the result of cumulative loss of musculoskeletal strength and mass associated with chronic absence of exercise of sufficient intensity or volume. However, even highly trained athletes experience the effects of sarcopenia.
It is interesting to note that athletic speed and strength records are generally set by individuals no older than 30 years of age, although some powerlifters and other strength athletes continue to set records into their 50s. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehmet_of_Kurtdere
We all know the story. I have pix in my memory of men (THEY WERE ALL SWEDES, FARMERS, MY RELATIVES WHEN I WAS GROWING UP IN ALBERTA 70 YEARS AGO) who looked like this gent. Still strong and straight and over 6’ into their 80s. We know why. There are no secrets only denials.
I cannot think of any harder or more dangerous physical activities than agriculture, mining, fishing. Mind and body: one must always maintain a balance.
Last night Mike and I watched the Sunset over the Anclote River.
As luck and getting there early we had the best table at Ms. Vicki’s
the best riverside bar in Tarpon Springs, Fl., USA.
Ms. Vicki won the lottery years ago bought the bar and she’s never looked back. The music and the people are alive. Part of the
American Dream. In a few days I’ll post some pictures as this morning
he flew back to Wisconcin to bury the dead.
Ms. Vicki is a free spirit. Hurrah! At last!
don’t wait till you’ve won the lotterie