If we really want to hit our goals, we need to train right, we need to train smart, so understanding the impact on our bodies of resistance training, cardio and a combination of the two is vital if we don’t want to spend hours in the gym, or out on the road running, only to get no closer to our aspirations.
Sarcopenia, the fancy word for muscle and strength loss, is common in the over 50’s (affects around 10% of adults), but is something we should all be conscious of, regardless of our age – prevention is far better and easier than cure. You might think this is a normal and unavoidable symptom of growing old, but it’s actually something we can control / reverse / limit.
The foundations of muscle building make up around 90% of what you should focus on; therefore, if you master the basics, you can expect to see fantastic results!
Today, I formulate my opinions based on the scientific evidence that presents itself, as well as what I’ve anecdotally observed by working with many clients over the years.
To that end, when working with clients, I ensure before anything else, that they are nailing the basics. Once the basics are set, all the other sexy stuff can be added when/if needed.
So without further ado, here’s my 6 evidenced based muscle building pillars of success:
