Summary of Philip Shepherd & Andrei Yakovenko's Deep Fitness - E-book - ePub

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass as we age. It is a condition that has been linked to aging, and it affects our ability to breathe, synthesize energy, and remain slim. #2 The role of muscle strength in determining our metabolic well-being has been promoted from a bit player to a major guardian of our metabolic health.
Studies have shown that muscle mass is linked to better outcomes across a wide range of conditions. #3 The impact of sarcopenia on health is becoming more and more apparent as muscle strength becomes more important in the narrative of our well-being. But should that be a cause for concern to you personally. Well, it's likely that you have already lost some muscle strength as you age. #4 The modern lifestyle is beginning to fail us when it comes to our well-being.
The list of chronic diseases caused by physical inactivity is staggering, and it is clear that exercise should be prescribed as medicine for these diseases.