Muscle mass may be a reliable factor in evaluating current health and predicting future wellness.
Those with low muscle mass are at risk of more difficulty healing, longer hospital stays and lower physical function after surgery.
Body mass index (BMI) is a better indicator of body volume. The problem is that it doesn’t differentiate muscle from fat.
It’s critical to build strong muscle mass. There is a correlation between your grip strength and your overall muscle health. Slowed movement suggests you may be losing muscle. Resistance exercises at least three times a week benefit muscles and bone density.
Listen as Dr. Suzette Pereira joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss the importance of improving your muscle mass.
- Podcasts
- Health A-Z
Free RadioMD Newsletter
RadioMD Around the Web
- Audio Stream
24 HR Program Stream:
Listen Now
- Newsletter
Fitness Trends and News
Achieving peak physical fitness doesn’t have to include going to the gym every day. There are plenty of workouts you can do on your own, at home, on the road, even at your desk. But, if you DO go to the gym, it’s also helpful to know the latest and greatest classes, techniques and training options available. From celebrity personal trainers to dieticians, our experts share what works and what doesn’t.
Check out the entire library of short, on-demand radio clips from our various Health Talk shows.
Life's Too Short... so make the most of it! Try something new, eat something healthy, grow something beautiful, hug someone you love, move around a lot, and be kind to yourself. Melanie Cole, MS brings you the best tips from lifestyle and fitness experts to the best and brightest medical professionals.
Muscle Mass: A Factor in Healing
From the Show: Life's Too Short
Summary: Improve your healing by building your muscle mass.
Air Date: 11/27/18
Duration: 14:57
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
Tagged under
