As you get older, you may or may not notice that it becomes harder to retain lean muscle mass and keep fat off; perhaps you’re finding it harder to build or maintain strength that once felt easy to gain.

You’re not alone if this feels familiar, because sarcopenia — age-related muscle and strength loss — begins to accelerate around 50 to 60. It comes for us all eventually.

But that doesn’t spell the end to gym workouts or hitting new PBs, because there are plenty of ways to stay fit, strong and healthy at any age. As you get older, I recommend focusing on two areas more often: strength and mobility, while staying naturally active — walking or cycling are both great ways to travel, for example.

Unsure where to start? Longevity workouts are having a moment right now, and the “chef’s kiss”

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