It was then that I started to take this condition seriously when my legs began to ache
from all of the walking and standing over long periods.

I found I was either at a risk or probably already had sarcopenia since at 77 years, and
that I knew nothing about it, and would seldom think about it. Sarcopenia is the
degeneration of the muscles responsible for one's strength. This covers both the arms
and the legs.

I knew this problem wasn't just going to vanish into thin air. I go to the gym three times
a week, but that hasn't stopped my legs from feeling tired. Then one day, I watched a
video based on this subject, and started doing some of these exercises.

The best exercise to strengthen your legs is the sit/stand exercise. This involves sitting
on the front of a chair and standing up without holding onto anything. Lean your body
forward and pull yourself up. Do this ten times, then stop.

I felt this would be an excellent exercise to carry out, and so I set one of my dining
chairs in the middle of the room so that every time I passed by, it was sure to catch my
attention. Now, I do this exercise constantly.

Another good one is standing on your heels and then your toes and swaying slowly back
and forth.

The most effective way to build arm muscle strength involves weights. Always start with
what one can easily manage and work their way up. I use 5-pound weights, which work
well for me.

Work on these aspects before the sarcopenia kicks in because, after all, it can be pretty
difficult to reverse it.

Full story:
https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-stop-muscle-loss-in-old-age

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