5 Minute Kitchen Counter Workout
Short on time? Try this simple 5-minute full body strength workout that you can do in the kitchen! All you need is your counter. Get stronger with 7 easy moves while you’re cooking!
Why do we need to build muscle?
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, a major cause of losing our physical abilities as we grow older is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, which is called sarcopenia. Typically, muscle mass and strength increase steadily from birth and reach their peak at around 30 to 35 years of age. After that, muscle power and performance decline slowly and linearly at first, and then faster after age 65 for women and 70 for men.
However, this decline of strength and power can be substantially slowed down by maintaining an active lifestyle. While there is no way to fully “stop the clock,” it’s possible for many older adults to increase muscle strength with exercise, which can help maintain mobility and independence into later life. So let's do some strength training to stay strong!
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