{"id":14166,"date":"2026-09-28T17:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T17:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=14166"},"modified":"2026-09-29T16:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T16:34:00","slug":"are-you-losing-muscle-without-realizing-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2026\/09\/28\/are-you-losing-muscle-without-realizing-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Losing Muscle Without Realizing It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-79121720-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-79121720-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-79121720-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-79121720-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-79121720-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-79121720-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/09\/iStock-79121720-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you think about healthy aging, you may focus on your heart, your weight, or staying mentally sharp. But there\u2019s another important part of your health that deserves attention: your muscles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2026\/09\/28\/are-you-losing-muscle-without-realizing-it\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting in adulthood, we naturally begin to lose muscle mass and strength. The loss tends to become more noticeable as we get older and can eventually affect everything from climbing stairs and carrying groceries to maintaining balance and living independently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But muscle loss isn\u2019t something you simply have to accept as part of getting older.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMaintaining muscle is one of the most important things we can do to stay strong, active, and independent as we age,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/cody-b-clinton\/4212401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cody Clinton, DO<\/a>, a sports medicine physician at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper Norcross Health<\/a>. \u201cAnd you don\u2019t need to become a bodybuilder or spend hours in the gym to see benefits.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do We Lose Muscle as We Age?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength is known as sarcopenia. Changes in hormones, activity levels, nutrition, and the way our bodies build muscle can all play a role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Muscle loss can also happen when you become less active because of an illness, injury, or other health condition. And because the changes often happen gradually, you may notice a loss of strength before you realize you\u2019ve lost muscle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Signs of muscles loss may include:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Having more difficulty climbing stairs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Struggling to carry groceries or other objects&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Needing your arms to help push yourself out of a chair&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walking more slowly&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling less steady on your feet&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finding everyday activities more tiring than they used to be&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintaining muscle isn\u2019t just about being able to lift something heavy. Strong muscles support your joints and bones, improve balance and mobility, and make it easier to continue doing the things you enjoy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strength Training Doesn\u2019t Have to Be Complicated&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking, biking, and other aerobic activities are important for your overall health, but your muscles also need resistance to stay strong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strength training simply means making your muscles work against resistance. That resistance can come from dumbbells or weight machines, but it can also come from resistance bands or your own body weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Squats to a chair, wall push-ups, step-ups, resistance-band exercises, and lifting light weights are all ways to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American College of Sports Medicine recommends strength training at least two days per week. Shorter, more frequent workouts can also be an approachable way to make strength training part of your routine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou don\u2019t necessarily need a long workout,\u201d Dr. Clinton says. \u201cI often recommend 10 to 20 minutes of strength training five days a week to regularly stimulate the muscles and encourage growth.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re new to strength training, start slowly. Choose resistance that feels manageable while still challenging your muscles and gradually increase the difficulty as you become stronger. If you have an injury or medical condition, talk with your health care professional about the safest way to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Getting Enough Protein?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exercise gives your muscles a reason to grow stronger. Protein gives your body the building blocks it needs to do it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protein needs vary based on age, weight, activity level, and overall health. One easy way to estimate your daily protein needs is to take your body weight in pounds and divide it in half. For example, someone who weighs 150 pounds would aim for about 75 grams of protein per day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People who exercise regularly and are actively trying to build muscle may need more \u2013 approximately 0.75 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAdequate protein is important, but I still recommend a balanced diet made up mostly of real foods, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains,\u201d Dr. Clinton says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protein can come from foods such as fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds. If getting enough protein through food is difficult, adding a protein shake between meals can be an easy way to help meet your daily goal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Losing Weight? Don\u2019t Forget About Muscle&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting muscle can be especially important when you\u2019re losing weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the body loses a significant amount of weight, some muscle may be lost along with body fat. That includes people losing weight through diet and those taking GLP-1 medications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you\u2019re actively losing weight, you want to make sure you\u2019re protecting your muscle along the way,\u201d Dr. Clinton says. \u201cRegular strength training can help you maintain muscle while you lose body fat.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number on the scale isn\u2019t the only measure of progress. Maintaining strength while losing excess body fat can help support long-term health and function.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About Creatine?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creatine has become a popular topic online, particularly for people interested in strength and muscle health. Dr. Clinton says it has been well studied and may have a role for certain patients, including those working to improve short-term strength or recovery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it isn\u2019t necessary for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMost healthy adults can reach their long-term strength goals without creatine,\u201d Dr. Clinton says. \u201cStrength training, good nutrition, and consistency are much more important.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some supplements may be harmful if you have certain health conditions or take them in large quantities. Anyone considering supplements should discuss them with a health care professional, particularly people with kidney or liver conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Never Too Late to Get Stronger&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re 40, 60, 70, or beyond, your muscles can benefit from being challenged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need to lift the heaviest weights in the gym. You don\u2019t need complicated equipment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And you don\u2019t need hour-long workouts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What matters most is giving your muscles a reason to stay strong \u2013 and doing it consistently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBuilding and maintaining muscle is about much more than appearance,\u201d Dr. Clinton says. \u201cIt\u2019s about preserving your ability to move well, stay active, and continue doing the things that are important to you as you get older.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concerned About Muscle Loss?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve noticed changes in your strength, balance, or ability to do everyday activities, talk with your doctor or health care provider. They can help determine what may be contributing to muscle loss and recommend steps to help you safely maintain or rebuild strength.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make an appointment with a Cooper Norcross Health primary care or sports medicine professional, call <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) or use our online appointment request form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfEst\u00e1s perdiendo m\u00fasculo sin darte cuenta?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al pensar en un envejecimiento saludable, es posible que se centre en el coraz\u00f3n, el peso o en mantener la agudeza mental. Sin embargo, existe otro aspecto importante de su salud que merece atenci\u00f3n: los m\u00fasculos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partir de la edad adulta, comenzamos a perder masa y fuerza muscular de forma natural. Esta p\u00e9rdida suele hacerse m\u00e1s evidente con el paso de los a\u00f1os y puede llegar a afectar actividades cotidianas, desde subir escaleras y cargar las compras hasta mantener el equilibrio y vivir de manera independiente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No obstante, la p\u00e9rdida de masa muscular no es algo que deba aceptarse simplemente como una consecuencia inevitable del envejecimiento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Mantener la musculatura es una de las medidas m\u00e1s importantes que podemos adoptar para conservar la fuerza, la actividad y la independencia a medida que envejecemos,&#8221; afirma <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/cody-b-clinton\/4212401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cody Clinton, DO<\/a>, m\u00e9dico especialista en medicina deportiva de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper Norcross Health<\/a>. \u00abAdem\u00e1s, no hace falta convertirse en culturista ni pasar horas en el gimnasio para obtener beneficios\u00bb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 perdemos m\u00fasculo a medida que envejecemos?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La p\u00e9rdida de masa y fuerza muscular asociada a la edad se conoce como sarcopenia. En este proceso pueden influir factores como los cambios hormonales, los niveles de actividad, la nutrici\u00f3n y la forma en que nuestro cuerpo desarrolla m\u00fasculo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La p\u00e9rdida de masa muscular tambi\u00e9n puede ocurrir cuando se reduce la actividad f\u00edsica debido a una enfermedad, una lesi\u00f3n u otro problema de salud. Dado que estos cambios suelen producirse de forma gradual, es posible que note una p\u00e9rdida de fuerza antes de darse cuenta de que ha perdido m\u00fasculo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Los signos de p\u00e9rdida de masa muscular pueden incluir:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tener m\u00e1s dificultad para subir escaleras&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Struggling to carry groceries or other objects&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dificultad para cargar las compras u otros objetos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caminar m\u00e1s despacio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sentirse menos estable al estar de pie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encontrar que las actividades cotidianas resultan m\u00e1s agotadoras que antes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mantener la musculatura no se trata solo de poder levantar objetos pesados. Unos m\u00fasculos fuertes dan soporte a las articulaciones y los huesos, mejoran el equilibrio y la movilidad, y facilitan seguir realizando las actividades que disfrutas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">El entrenamiento de fuerza no tiene por qu\u00e9 ser complicado.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caminar, andar en bicicleta y realizar otras actividades aer\u00f3bicas son importantes para su salud general, pero sus m\u00fasculos tambi\u00e9n necesitan resistencia para mantenerse fuertes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El entrenamiento de fuerza consiste simplemente en hacer que los m\u00fasculos trabajen contra una resistencia. Dicha resistencia puede provenir de mancuernas o m\u00e1quinas de pesas, pero tambi\u00e9n de bandas el\u00e1sticas o de su propio peso corporal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las sentadillas (sent\u00e1ndose y levant\u00e1ndose de una silla), las flexiones contra la pared, los ejercicios de subida a un escal\u00f3n, los ejercicios con bandas el\u00e1sticas y el levantamiento de pesas ligeras son algunas formas de comenzar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Colegio Americano de Medicina Deportiva (American College of Sports Medicine) recomienda realizar entrenamiento de fuerza al menos dos d\u00edas a la semana. Las sesiones de ejercicio m\u00e1s breves pero frecuentes tambi\u00e9n pueden ser una manera accesible de incorporar el entrenamiento de fuerza a su rutina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No es necesario realizar una sesi\u00f3n de ejercicio larga,&#8221; afirma el Dr. Clinton. &#8220;A menudo recomiendo entre 10 y 20 minutos de entrenamiento de fuerza cinco d\u00edas a la semana para estimular los m\u00fasculos regularmente y fomentar su desarrollo.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si es principiante en el entrenamiento de fuerza, comience poco a poco. Elija una resistencia que le resulte manejable pero que a la vez suponga un desaf\u00edo para sus m\u00fasculos, y aumente gradualmente la dificultad a medida que gane fuerza. Si tiene alguna lesi\u00f3n o afecci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica, consulte a su profesional de la salud sobre la forma m\u00e1s segura de comenzar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfEst\u00e1s consumiendo suficiente prote\u00edna?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El ejercicio les da a tus m\u00fasculos una raz\u00f3n para fortalecerse. Las prote\u00ednas proporcionan a tu organismo los componentes b\u00e1sicos necesarios para lograrlo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las necesidades de prote\u00ednas var\u00edan seg\u00fan la edad, el peso, el nivel de actividad y el estado general de salud. Una forma sencilla de estimar tus necesidades diarias de prote\u00ednas es dividir tu peso corporal (en libras) entre dos. Por ejemplo, una persona que pesa 150 libras deber\u00eda aspirar a consumir unos 75 gramos de prote\u00edna al d\u00eda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las personas que hacen ejercicio regularmente y buscan activamente ganar masa muscular pueden necesitar una cantidad mayor: aproximadamente entre 0,75 y 1 gramo de prote\u00edna por libra de peso corporal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Es importante consumir suficientes prote\u00ednas, pero sigo recomendando una dieta equilibrada compuesta principalmente por alimentos naturales, como frutas, verduras y cereales integrales,&#8221; afirma el Dr. Clinton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las prote\u00ednas pueden obtenerse de alimentos como pescado, aves, huevos, productos l\u00e1cteos, frijoles, lentejas, frutos secos y semillas. Si te resulta dif\u00edcil obtener suficientes prote\u00ednas a trav\u00e9s de la alimentaci\u00f3n, tomar un batido de prote\u00ednas entre comidas puede ser una forma sencilla de alcanzar tu objetivo diario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfQuieres perder peso? No te olvides del m\u00fasculo.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proteger la masa muscular puede ser especialmente importante al perder peso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cuando el cuerpo pierde una cantidad considerable de peso, es posible que se pierda algo de m\u00fasculo junto con la grasa corporal. Esto afecta tanto a quienes pierden peso mediante la dieta como a quienes toman medicamentos GLP-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Si est\u00e1 perdiendo peso activamente, debe asegurarse de proteger su masa muscular durante el proceso,&#8221; afirma el Dr. Clinton. &#8220;El entrenamiento de fuerza regular puede ayudarle a mantener el m\u00fasculo mientras pierde grasa corporal.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La cifra que marca la b\u00e1scula no es el \u00fanico indicador de progreso. Mantener la fuerza mientras se elimina el exceso de grasa corporal contribuye a preservar la salud y la funcionalidad a largo plazo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfQu\u00e9 hay de la creatina?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La creatina se ha convertido en un tema popular en internet, especialmente entre las personas interesadas en la fuerza y \u200b\u200bla salud muscular. El Dr. Clinton se\u00f1ala que ha sido ampliamente estudiada y que podr\u00eda ser beneficiosa para ciertos pacientes, incluidos aquellos que buscan mejorar la fuerza a corto plazo o la recuperaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sin embargo, no es necesaria para todo el mundo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;La mayor\u00eda de los adultos sanos pueden alcanzar sus objetivos de fuerza a largo plazo sin necesidad de creatina,&#8221; afirma el Dr. Clinton. \u00abEl entrenamiento de fuerza, una buena alimentaci\u00f3n y la constancia son mucho m\u00e1s importantes.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Algunos suplementos pueden resultar perjudiciales si se consumen en grandes cantidades o si se padecen determinadas afecciones de salud. Cualquier persona que est\u00e9 considerando tomar suplementos deber\u00eda consultarlo con un profesional de la salud, especialmente aquellas con problemas renales o hep\u00e1ticos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nunca es demasiado tarde para fortalecerse.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ya tengas 40, 60, 70 a\u00f1os o m\u00e1s, tus m\u00fasculos pueden beneficiarse de ser desafiados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No necesitas levantar las pesas m\u00e1s pesadas del gimnasio. No necesitas equipos complicados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Y tampoco necesitas entrenamientos de una hora de duraci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lo m\u00e1s importante es darles a tus m\u00fasculos una raz\u00f3n para mantenerse fuertes, y hacerlo de manera constante.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Desarrollar y mantener masa muscular va mucho m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de la apariencia,&#8221; afirma el Dr. Clinton. &#8220;Se trata de preservar tu capacidad para moverte bien, mantenerte activo y seguir haciendo las cosas que son importantes para ti a medida que envejeces.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfPreocupada por la p\u00e9rdida muscular?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si ha notado cambios en su fuerza, equilibrio o capacidad para realizar actividades cotidianas, consulte a su m\u00e9dico o proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica. Ellos pueden ayudar a determinar qu\u00e9 factores podr\u00edan estar contribuyendo a la p\u00e9rdida de masa muscular y recomendarle medidas para mantener o recuperar la fuerza de manera segura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para programar una cita con un especialista en atenci\u00f3n primaria o medicina deportiva de Cooper Norcross Health, llame al <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>)  o utilice nuestro formulario de solicitud de citas en l\u00ednea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about healthy aging, you may focus on your heart, your weight, or staying mentally sharp. 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