Ways to strengthen your joints and muscles for better mobility and balance

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Dr Tomohiro Rogi (PhD), a product researcher at Suntory Wellness Research Centre, explains why it is important to boost your muscle and joint health as you age. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Climbing the stairs, taking a walk and maintaining balance are common activities that most people take for granted. That is, until these activities become increasingly difficult and force you to become more aware of how you move – and feel.

Product researcher at Suntory Wellness Research Centre, Dr Tomohiro Rogi , shares tips on how you can support your muscle and joint health so you can continue to live life to the fullest.On average, muscle mass decreases by 40 per cent from the age of 20 to 80. With weakened muscles, the loss of personal independence is accelerated and simple tasks may become arduous.

They can do endurance exercises like brisk walking, running, biking and stair climbing to build slow-twitch muscle fibres. Resistance exercises with weights or workout bands are also suitable. Movements like squats, lunges and push-ups engage the joints while working larger muscle groups, thus strengthening the muscles that surround the joints.As you age, your body needs roughly 50 per cent more protein than a younger adult to preserve muscle mass and strength.

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