Muscle is the new vital sign for health

By The Wellness Guide

Growing research shows that muscle mass and strength are powerful predictors of health span and longevity.

For busy professionals in London the goal is not to live in the gym. It is to build enough strength and muscle to protect your heart, bones, brain and metabolism in a way that fits real life.

What the science says about muscle and long term health

Meta analyses of prospective studies show that people with low skeletal muscle mass have a significantly higher risk of all cause mortality compared with those with normal muscle mass even after accounting for other factors.

Research shows that muscle strengthening activities on at least two days each week alongside moderate or vigorous aerobic activity because strength work supports

  • Metabolic health and insulin sensitivity

  • Bone density and joint stability

  • Balance and fall prevention

  • Everyday function such as lifting carrying and climbing stairs

In short muscle is not only for athletes. It is a vital organ system for long term health.

How The Wellness turns data into an action plan

Because our focus is preventative healthcare The Wellness can

  • Assess body composition not just weight

  • Check metabolic markers such as blood sugar lipids and inflammation

  • Design a personalised movement plan based on your schedule joints and preferences

  • Coordinate training with nutrition advice and where appropriate supplementation

For clients using GLP-1 or other weight management medicines we place particular emphasis on preserving muscle so that weight loss improves health rather than undermining it.

If you want to start seeing results and building meaningful strength, The Wellness can help you create a realistic plans built around your data.

All content here is for general information only and should not replace personalised advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

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