Muscle loss - New Beginnings HRT Clinic

What is muscle loss?

Muscle loss, also known as muscle atrophy, occurs when muscle fibers shrink and weaken over time. This leads to reduced muscle strength and function. Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength that begins around age 30.

There are several potential causes of muscle loss:

• Lack of physical activity - Without strength training or exercise, muscles begin to shrink from disuse
• Poor nutrition - Not consuming enough protein and calories leads to breakdown of muscle tissue
• Injuries and illness - Being bedridden due to injury/illness leads to rapid loss of muscle mass
• Aging - Sarcopenia causes gradual loss of muscle with aging due to changes in hormones and metabolism

Muscle loss symptoms include feeling weaker, fatigue, reduced fitness and frailty. Even minor muscle loss of 3-5 lbs can hinder daily activities and raise the risk of accidents or falls.

Preventing Muscle Loss

The key is strength training to stimulate muscle protein production. Consuming enough protein, at least 0.5 g per lb of body weight per day, gives muscles the amino acid building blocks they need. Pay attention to overall calorie intake as well.

New Beginnings HRT Clinic specializes in customized hormone optimization plans to counteract age-related muscle loss. Our expert physicians measure your hormone levels and create tailored regimens of bioidentical testosterone, HGH and other key hormones based on your needs.

Balancing your hormones with testosterone replacement therapy, HGH therapy or other plans helps boost energy, strength and lean muscle mass. Many clients feel 10-20 years younger within months of starting hormone therapy at New Beginnings HRT Clinic!

Building Muscle at Any Age

The good news is you can rebuild lost muscle mass at any age through proper nutrition and training.

Here are some quick muscle building tips:

• Follow a progressive strength training program targeting all major muscle groups
• Eat 0.5-0.7 g of protein per lb of body weight daily
• Consume a slight calorie surplus of 300-500 calories
• Prioritize compound lifts like squats, deadlifts and bench press
• Allow for adequate rest and recovery between intense training sessions

Talk to your doctor about checking key hormone levels such as testosterone. Hormone optimization therapy can provide an added boost alongside diet and exercise.

Let me know if you have any other questions! I'm happy to help those looking to maintain and build lean muscle mass.