You need ‘good’ muscle mass, and not just for better workout performance. What most people do not consider is how much their muscle mass plays a key role in their overall health and well-being.

Muscle mass refers to the amount of muscle in your body, which includes your skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles.

Muscles are built from water and protein, so when you want to increase muscle mass, it is important to drink plenty of water and include protein in your diet.

Good muscle mass can aid the body when it is under stress, including during recovery from trauma or sickness. It can also help prevent diseases and other health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Continue reading →

Your body’s muscle mass gives it shape, stability, and balance. Having good muscle mass also provides many health benefits, including improving bone density and giving you more energy.

Unfortunately, you can lose muscle mass naturally as you age because of the disuse of your muscles over time, or due to neurogenic conditions. Some causes can be reversed through exercise and diet changes, but prevention is always the best and the easiest. That starts with knowing what causes the loss of muscle mass and knowing the signs that there is a problem.

What are the Common Symptoms of Muscle Mass Loss?

If you are losing muscle mass, you might experience the following: Continue reading →