Bodybuilding Supplements For Active Seniors
Losing strength and mobility can feel like a cruel joke from Mother Nature.
Bodybuilding Supplements for Active Seniors? You Bet!
We all know it gets harder to maintain those hard-earned muscles as we age. And for active seniors who are lifting, doing calisthenics, or just trying to live a fit life, losing strength and mobility can feel like a cruel joke from Mother Nature. But here’s the excellent news-you don’t have to accept it. Bodybuilding supplements, designed for building and recovering muscle, can empower older folks to defy that age-related muscle sag.
You usually see these products marketed to those beefy 20-somethings at the gym. However, several of these performance supplements could seriously benefit us, including youthful seniors.
Here are some key ones to consider:
Whey Protein: This fast-acting protein is like the Superman of muscle building. It provides all those vital amino acids to trigger muscle growth and repair. Whey is the way to go for seniors who need help getting enough protein from diet alone. I find eating as much protein as I need challenging, so I love making whey shakes.
Creatine: This mighty molecule gives your muscles extra energy for those intense gym sessions. It has increased lean muscle and strength in older adults, helping you keep crushing those weight room workouts. Creatine may also aid brain function by increasing dopamine levels.
HMB: With a name like beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate, this one would be better, right? HMB may prevent muscle breakdown and promote new muscle growth to combat age-related muscle wasting. It’s like a forcefield for your gains.
Fish Oil: With anti-inflammatory omega-3s, fish oil helps beat post-workout soreness and inflamed joints. This is a definite plus for us seasoned lifters. I use Krill oil, but it does the same job.
These types of supplements can seriously pay off in a few enormous ways for senior muscle heads:
- More efficient muscle protein synthesis to build and maintain muscle
- Better recovery from training so you can stay consistent
- Preserved strength, mobility, and independence as you age
Now, I’m not saying to start pounding supplements all willy-nilly. You’ve got to run anything like this by your doctor first because of interactions, proper dosages, etc. But when used responsibly and strategically, bodybuilding supplements might be the randy oldie’s best friend for avoiding granny/grandpa arms.
Don’t let Father Time win — get active and stay active with some extra supplement swagger!
© Stephen G. Arrowsmith 2024
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