Fitness expert reveals 6 things people over 35 should do after workouts to stay strong
The most important part of a workout may happen after it ends.As adults age, muscles can become less responsive to protein and other muscle-building signals, making post-exercise recovery critical for repairing tissue and preserving strength.Jacob Zemer, a New York-based fitness coach, focuses heavily on recovery with his clients, who primarily range from 35 to 55 years old.ONE MUSCLE PROTEIN MAY HOLD THE KEY TO STAYING STRONGER AS YOU AGE, STUDY FINDS"Most of my clients are really focused on longevity," he told Fox News Digital."They're not people who are looking to be bodybuilders or power lifters – they want to age well."Jacob Zemer, a New York-based fitness coach, focuses heavily on recovery with his clients, who primarily range from 35 to 55 years old.
(Jacob Zemer)Zemer shared the following six ways adults over 35 can recover more effectively after exercise."Getting seven to nine hours of quality sleep is vital," Zemer told Fox News Digital.COMMON BEDROOM MISTAKE COULD BE QUIETLY TAKING A TOLL ON YOUR HEALTH, EXPERTS SAYHe suggested the following steps to support deeper, more restorative sleep.As adults age, muscles can become less responsive to protein and other muscle-building signals, making post-exercise recovery critical for repairing tissue and preserving strength.(Jacob Zemer)Getting regular checkups and completing recommended lab work can also help identify issues that may interfere with recovery, according to Zemer."Make sure you’re keeping up with what's going on with your hormones," he advised.
"Make sure everything in your body is functioning properly, because as we age, our bodies change."3 COMMON FACTORS MAY BE SECRETLY SPEEDING UP THE AGING PROCESS, EXPERT SAYSExperts emphasize, however, that preventive testing should be personalized based on factors such as age, gender, symptoms and medical history.The U.S.Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for conditions including high blood pressure, prediabetes/type 2 diabetes and ost...