129: Sarcopenia Redefined: Loss of Strength and Power Matter More Than Muscle Mass

A lot of people think sarcopenia means age-related loss of muscle mass. But this is not what it means!This week on the Movement Logic podcast, Laurel and Sarah unpack sarcopenia: what it actually is, why the definition has changed over time, and why losing strength and power matters more than losing muscle mass. They walk through the evolution from a tissue-focused understanding of sarcopenia to a function-focused one. Learn how the nervous system plays a major role in aging-related decline, and how this explains a far more rapid loss of strength and an even more rapid loss of power. They discuss why resistance training is essential if you want to maintain independence, reduce fall risk, and preserve the ability to do the things you love as you age. They also discuss why yoga, Pilates, walking, and cardio alone are not enough to prevent sarcopenia, and why training strength and power is non-negotiable for long-term physical function.ABOUT Power PlayFOLLOW @MovementLogicTutorials on InstagramWATCH Movement Logic on YouTubeLEARN MORE on the Movement Logic websiteFOLDABLE HOME BARBELL RACK by Verse, use coupon code MovementLogic10%OFF at checkoutRESOURCESGUARDIAN ARTICLE - We were asked to weigh in about Stacy Sims adviceEPISODE - Barbell Medicine on Sarcopenia127: ASCM says K.I.S.S.94: Capacities for Longevity - PowerCLARK, 2008 - PMID: 18772470CLARK, 2012 - PMID: 22469110MITCHELL, 2012 - PMID: 22934016REID, 2012 - PMID: 22016147European Working Group position stand 2018 - PMID: 30312372European Working Group position stand 2010 - PMID: 20392703BHASIN, 2020 (SDOC Paper) - PMID: 32150289TØIEN, 2023 - PMID: 37881849WIEGMANN, 2021 - PMID: 33657752TØIEN, 2023 - PMID: 36442699