3 tips to maintain your mobility at 50
By age 50, more than 40% of people report at least one mobility problem such as getting up, walking or breathing...
Don’t overlook it: By age 50, more than 40% of people report at least one mobility problem such as getting up, walking or breathing, according to Disease Control and Prevention in the United States. That lack of mobility also dampens happiness, said Dr. Steve Le Grow of New Zealand. In fact, how well your body functions counts for more than half of the happiness a person feels and how they evaluate their quality of life. This means that the ability to move is more valued than money, sex and friendship, according to Imperial College London. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to maintain that mobility. Here we give you three.
Get up
Muscle strength is lost in the 30s and drops half a point until 45, from then on it drops 1 point per year. Lifting weights 3 times a week counteracts this problem and helps maintain muscle mass, giving confidence and strength for the movements of daily life.
Increases defenses
As we age, vitamin D becomes more important and its decrease increases the risk of falls when standing. This is because the muscles need it to give you immediate strength, such as when you stand up.
Eat protein
Eating protein helps repair and grow muscles by up to 50% in middle-aged men, according to a study from McMaster University in Canada. The amino acids in red meat promote muscle growth. If you are over 40, 180 grams of lean red meat is recommended, two or three times a week.
