Skip to content
Healthy Aging Hub

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

4 min

Can you tone old legs? Yes, science says it's never too late!

Scientific research has repeatedly shown that older adults can build muscle and strength well into their later years, effectively challenging the myth that age makes you incapable of fitness improvements. With the right approach, it is absolutely possible to reverse age-related muscle loss and answer the question, "Can you tone old legs?" with a resounding yes.

Read Healthy Aging
4 min

Why do your muscles get tighter as you age?

According to the Office on Women's Health, the body naturally starts to lose 3–5% of muscle mass per decade beginning at age 30. This age-related decline, known as sarcopenia, is a major factor in explaining why your muscles get tighter as you age. However, the reasons for increased stiffness go beyond just muscle loss, involving fundamental changes in your connective tissues and nervous system.

Read Healthy Aging
4 min

Do Muscles Harden With Age? Separating Myth from Reality

By age 80, many people have lost up to half of their skeletal muscle mass. The perception that **do muscles harden with age** is a common misconception that stems from genuine physiological changes, primarily related to loss of muscle tissue, decreased flexibility, and increased stiffness.

Read Healthy Aging