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Does Power Decrease with Age? Understanding and Mitigating Age-Related Muscle Decline

According to one study, explosive muscle power can drop by 2 to 4 percent per year after age 40, a faster rate than the loss of pure muscle strength. This phenomenon raises the important question: **Does power decrease with age?** The answer is a clear yes, and understanding the reasons behind this decline is key to staying mobile and independent as you get older.

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