7 Reasons Building Muscle After 50 Can Be Difficult (And How to Build It Anyway)

You've probably heard the message by now.

“Build muscle.”

“Maintain your muscle mass.”

“Do everything you can to stay strong as you age.”

And for good reason.

Muscle does far more than change the way the body looks. It helps us lift, climb, carry, balance, and move through the world.

It also contributes to metabolic health and provides part of the physical reserve that allows us to continue doing the things we enjoy as the years go on.