Impact of Age on Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
what is sarcopenia
A
the loss of muscle mass/function
2
Q
what occurs in early life
A
muscle mass reaches its maximal peak
3
Q
what occurs in adult life
A
muscle mass declines (an acceleration in sarcopenia)
4
Q
how to slow down sarcopenia
A
regular exercise
aerobic exercise (slows down mitochondrial decay) resistance training (strengthens muscle mass and function)
5
Q
how does aerobic exercise slow down sarcopenia
A
slows down mitochondrial decay
6
Q
how does resistance training slow down sarcopenia
A
strengthens muscle mass and function
