Realizing it after a month off from exercise: Why 'muscle savings' are essential in your 50s
Hello,
I'm Anko-chan.
For about a month, I had to take a complete break from exercise
due to feeling unwell or
being busy.
If I were in my 20s or 30s,
'Oh, I'm sore from moving after a long time!'
would have been the extent of it.
But now, in my 50s...
the damage was on a completely different level.
I got winded going up and down the stairs.
My body felt heavy and sluggish.
Even simple movements were subtly painful.
It felt like my physical strength
had suddenly tumbled down a hill
after just one month of rest.
Having experienced this 'fear of a blank period'
firsthand,
I realized something very strongly.
'In your 50s, muscle savings are essential!!'
Why is a one-month break in your 50s so dangerous?
Muscles start to decrease from your 30s
if you don't do anything,
but in your 50s, the speed of decline
accelerates.
So when you stop exercising,
it's not just 'maintaining the status quo,'
but 'a sudden drop into the negative.'
・Basal metabolism drops, making it easier to gain weight
・Strain and pain in the knees and lower back
・Easier to get tired, making it a chore to go out
The scary thing about being in your 50s is that
what you think is 'just a little break' can drain both your physical and mental energy.
The benefits of having 'muscle savings'
Just like money,
it's best to build up your muscles little by little!
1. You can walk briskly on your own two feet even in your 60s and 70s
2. You won't get tired as easily even when carrying heavy shopping bags
3. Your mental state stabilizes, and your mood becomes more positive
The muscle you build in your 50s will be the 'best insurance' for your future self.
It's okay to take a month off!
Tips for a fresh start
There is no need to feel down, thinking, 'I worked so hard, but now it's all reset...'
Muscles have 'muscle memory,' so if you start again, they will come back faster than you think!
Don't rush; start with what you can do and
ease back into it.
Start by:
・Doing just 10 squats
・Walking one station distance / Using the stairs
・Eating plenty of meat, eggs, and tofu (protein)
What I learned after taking a month off from exercise is,
that 'my body is easier to decline than I imagined.'
But, the moment you realize it is the time to start!
Your 50s are still just the beginning.
So that your future self can stay active and healthy, why not start building your
'muscle savings' little by little again starting today?
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After passing 40,
do you feel like
'I'm gaining weight even though I eat the same amount'
or 'I can't lose weight no matter how hard I try'?
In this note, I share a mindset for dieting that women in their 50s can continue without strain,
drawing from my own experience as a caregiver who has seen many elderly people,
and my own experience of losing and regaining over 15kg.
I introduce ways to build a body that doesn't gain weight easily while protecting your muscles,
without relying solely on dietary restrictions.
This is content I want those who want to acquire 'habits they can continue for a lifetime' to read.
Please read this as well ♡
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