Muscle Is The Organ Of Longevity (and why women need it!)
When most women think about muscle, they think about how they look. Tone, Shape, Looking “defined”. But muscle isn’t just something you see in the mirror, it’s something that determines how well you move, perform, and age. Muscle is often described as the organ of longevity . And for women, it’s one of the most important things we can protect. Why muscle matters more than you’ve been told Muscle is metabolically active tissue. That means it plays a role in far more than strength. Adequate muscle mass helps: stabilise joints and reduce injury risk maintain bone density regulate blood sugar and insulin sensitivity support posture and movement efficiency protect independence as we age Muscle isn’t just about lifting heavier weights. It’s about how resilient your body will be through all the decades of your life. The problem: women lose muscle earlier and faster From around our 30s, we begin to lose muscle naturally, a process called sarcopenia . Without resist...
