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<h3>Age-Related Loss of Muscle Mass Begins Early</h3>
Sedentary people can expect to lose <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/preserve-your-muscle-mass" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3% to 5% of their lean muscle per decade</a> after turning 30. On average, most will lose 30% of their muscle mass during their lives. The consequences are severe, including loss of mobility and power, and an increased likelihood of excess fat gain. 
<h3>Fast-Twitch Muscle Size is What You&#8217;re Losing</h3>
<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23425621" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Most of the muscle that atrophies</a> as you age is the “type II” variety, commonly known as fast-twitch muscle fiber. As the name implies, fast-twitch muscle is what you use for quick, powerful movements. Examples include jumping, sprinting, lifting, and throwing a ball. Fast-twitch muscle is also what you rely on to prevent a trip from turning into a bad fall. This is called <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25803743" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reactive balance</a>. Loss of reactive balance can be fatal for seniors suffering from sarcopenia, the medical term for age-related muscle loss. Deaths from falls are <a href="https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2018/falling-deaths-surge-for-elderly.html">reaching epidemic proportions</a> with seniors, upwards of 30,000 people per year, an increase from 18,000 recorded in 2007. 
&#8220;If deaths from falls continue to increase at the same rate, the U.S. can expect 59,000 older adults will die because of a fall in 2030,&#8221; says Elizabeth Burns, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/67/wr/mm6718a1.htm">a research scientist</a> at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
<h3>It&#8217;s Never Too Late to Counter Muscle Mass Loss</h3>
The good news is you can fight back against age-related muscle loss, even if you&#8217;re getting a late start. &#8220;Older men can indeed increase muscle mass lost as a consequence of aging,&#8221; <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/preserve-your-muscle-mass">says Dr. Thomas W. Storer,</a> director of the Exercise Physiology and Physical Performance Laboratory at Brigham and Women&#8217;s Hospital. &#8220;It takes work, dedication, and <a href="https://tb12sports.com/services/tb12-app" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a plan</a>, but it is never too late to rebuild muscle and maintain it.&#8221;
<h3>An Optimal Answer: Resistance Band Training</h3>
Resistance exercise has been proven to increase the size of both slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers. For those new to strength and conditioning exercise, lifting weights — especially for those who are older — can seem risky. Science has shown that training with resistance bands <a href="http://wp.tb12sports.com/blog/resistance-bands-and-muscle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">is a highly-effective approach to muscle gain</a>. 
As Tom Brady says, &#8220;For years I&#8217;ve used resistance bands almost exclusively. The difference is profound. My muscles are more balanced and functional, especially for the movements I need to perform as an NFL quarterback.&#8221;
<h3>Training Fast-Twitch Muscles Safely</h3>
Because of the low-load nature of resistance band training, exercise with bands is ideal for newcomers of all ages. You can execute movements quickly and safely, helping to stimulate adaptations in the fast-twitch muscles and fight the impact of aging. 
<h3>Don&#8217;t Overlook Smart Supplementation</h3>
A useful complement to resistance training is ensuring you&#8217;re not deficient in critical vitamins like <a href="https://tb12sports.com/shop/products/tb12-vitamin-d-5000-iu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vitamin D</a>. Vitamin D deficiency has been <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17341569" target="_blank" rel="noopener">correlated with muscle weakness and bone loss in the aging population</a>. In addition to your resistance band workouts, <a href="https://tb12sports.com/blog/vitamin-d-deficiency" target="_blank" rel="noopener">make sure your vitamin D intake is sufficient</a>.

<h2>Get Started Now: Full Body Speed Workout</h2>
Want to sample a muscle- and power-building workout? All you need is one 25 minutes, a <a href="https://tb12sports.com/shop/category/pliability-performance-equipment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TB12 Long Looped Band</a> and some space to move. Start with one circuit of the following exercises and build up to three circuits. Watch a <a href="https://tb12sports.vhx.tv/workout-of-the-week/videos/week-16-full-body-speed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">demonstration of the workout on TB12TV</a>. 
<h3>Full Body Speed Workout</h3>
<ul>
<li>Band jacks 20 seconds</li>
<li>Squat to overhead press 20 seconds</li>
<li>Banded bird dog 20 seconds each side</li>
<li>Resisted shuffle 20 seconds each side</li>
<li>Squat to double arm row 20 seconds</li>
<li>Reverse lunge with high hold 20 seconds each side</li>
<li>Chest fly 20 seconds</li>
<li>Seal jacks 20 seconds</li>
</ul>

<h2>A Comprehensive Approach</h2>
Resistance band training is a significant first step toward gaining all the benefits of the TB12 Method. 
&#8220;Bands condition you aerobically while complementing your pliability,&#8221; says Tom Brady. &#8220;By targeting accelerating and decelerating muscle groups at the same time without overload, they also mirror your body&#8217;s normal, everyday functional movements. Together with pliability, they create <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybUuM59R5ns">a balanced approach</a> to staying healthy over a long period of time.&#8221;

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