A powerful marker of longevity is grip strength.
Rantanen T, Guralnik JM, Foley D, et al. Midlife Hand Grip Strength as a Predictor of Old Age Disability. JAMA. 1999;281(6):558–560. doi:10.1001/jama.281.6.558
When it comes to accidents, grip strength can directly make the difference between a good and a bad outcome.
Having a strong grip gives you a greater chance of catching yourself after losing your balance and avoiding the downward spiral in health that often follows a bad fall.
Dr. Peter Attia (author of ‘Outlive’) suggests women in their 5th decade should aim to carry 75% of their body weight in a farmers carry for a full minute (men should aim for 100% of bodyweight).
Maintaining your grip strength is not just about fitness.
It’s about safeguarding your long-term health.
This standard emphasizes the need to maintain muscle over time to remain functional, independent and capable in your daily life.
Sarcopenia or muscle loss is inevitable over time unless you actively fight against it.
Muscle is essential for metabolic health, glucose control, weight management and the reduction of chronic diseases.
Ladies, can you carry 75% of your weight split between both hands in a farmers carry?
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