When is your body in it's prime... at age 18, 26, 34, 42?
The answer is 26! According to new research conducted by the Journal of the American Aging Association, the body is in it's prime at age 26. "Muscle protein production steadily declines as people age, thus muscles naturally become weaker. In addition, your heart can't beat as fast or pump as much oxygen because you lose a small fraction of pacemaker cells every year after your mid-twenties".
The good news? Stay active and your body ages "at least 80% slower compared with those who are sedentary". Exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes at an intensity of 60 to 80 percent maximum effort most days of the week. Resistance/strength training should be performed 2 to 3 times per week in addition to cardiovascular training.
Via: Fitness Magazine
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