Aging sucks. Your body feels weaker and everyday activities start to take more effort.

“By the time you reach 40, your body isn’t as quick to bounce back as it once was, and muscle starts to fade faster,” says Denise Chakoian, a certified fitness trainer and owner of Core Cycle and Fitness LaGree.

Sarcopenia —age-related muscle loss—starts at around age 30 if you aren’t doing anything to counter it. The process accelerates as we age, spiking with hormonal changes like the menopause, which for many people starts in their 40s. You may like

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