Why Do Women Lose Muscle After 35? - Day 6

Why am I losing muscle after 35? Why is it harder to stay toned as I get older? Does perimenopause cause muscle loss? Why is my metabolism slowing down? How do I build muscle after 35 or 40?

In Day 6 of the 90-Day Body Recomposition Series, we’re breaking down muscle loss in women after 35, what changes during perimenopause and menopause, and how strength training and protein can help you maintain and build lean muscle.

Age-related muscle loss can begin as early as your 30s, and hormonal changes around menopause can affect muscle mass and strength.

We cover:

• ​Why muscle mass declines with age
• ​Estrogen, menopause and muscle
• ​Why your body composition can change even if your weight doesn’t
• ​Protein, strength training and progressive overload
• ​Why simply eating less and doing more cardio isn’t the whole answer

Key takeaway: After 35, your body doesn’t stop responding. It simply requires a stronger signal.

Today’s RAC Recomp Targets:

• ​Plan a breakfast with at least 25 grams of protein
• ​Schedule all workouts for the upcoming week
• ​Go to bed 30 minutes earlier tonight

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