Think aging means losing muscle? Think again.
A recent study looked at older men in their 70s who had trained consistently for decades, some with strength, some with endurance. The difference was clear. Only those who focused on strength training kept what matters most: power.
These men maintained the same proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers as 30-year-olds. No signs of muscle atrophy. No drop in rate of force development. In simple terms, they stayed strong, fast, and explosive.
Why does this matter? Fast-twitch fibers are your body’s emergency response system. They help you react quickly, move with power, and catch yourself if you trip. Lose them, and you increase your risk of falls, weakness, and slow recovery.
Strength training is not just about looking fit. It is about protecting your musclespan, the length of your life that you stay strong, capable, and independent.
You are not training to get through a workout. You are training to move through life with confidence. Every lift matters. Every rep counts.
Peace, Love & Muscles,
Tootsie
Reference:
“Effect of resistance training on single muscle fiber contractile function in older men”Trappe et al., Journal of Applied Physiology, 2015
