Lean muscle mass refers to the weight of your muscles without fat or water weight. Having more lean muscle is beneficial for health and fitness. Some key aspects of lean muscle mass include:
Building Lean Muscle
To build lean muscle mass, you need to follow a strength training program that challenges your muscles. Getting enough protein and calories to support muscle growth is also key. Some tips include:
Benefits
There are many excellent benefits of having more lean muscle mass:
Measuring Lean Mass
There are a few different ways to estimate your overall lean muscle mass:
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Maintaining Muscle Mass
Once you've built lean muscle, it requires ongoing strength training to maintain. Unfortunately, muscle mass naturally decreases as you age in a process called sarcopenia. Staying active and eating enough protein can help offset muscle loss. The hormone specialists at Renew Hormone Clinic can also create anti-aging plans to help maintain lean mass.
Some final key takeaways: