How Do You Build Up Atrophied Muscles?
Your muscles atrophy when you do not use them. Inactivity is by far the biggest reason we lose muscle mass, not age. During a presentation for the American Diabetes Association, William Evans, Ph.D., of the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center, cited studies that concluded that athletes who continue to train throughout their 30s, 40s, and 50s, tend to keep their muscle mass stable. Muscle may also atrophy if you do not get proper nutrition, if you take certain medications, or are sick. The more you exercise, the more muscle you will build and keep. According to Evans, “We can see that the amount they have is directly related to the amount of time they spend exercising.” To maintain and build muscle, it’s important to weight train your entire body. As you get older, engage in less cardio and more weight training. Ensure that you are eating correctly. If you do not eat sufficiently while training, you may break down your muscles instead of building them. Check with your doctor to ensure
