Muscle Is Nature's Fat Burner

People tend to get fatter as they age. That tight hard body you had when you were 20 is harder to maintain when you’re 30, 40, 50 and beyond. Your metabolism slows by 10 to 15 percent between ages 30 and 60. Coincidentally, muscle mass drops by about the same percentage. Muscle is like the California of energy using tissues- the more muscle you have the more calories you burn. You can prevent middle age spread by maintaining your muscle mass. Even lifting weights two times a week for 30 minutes can build muscle and turn you into a fat burner instead of a fat storer. The added muscle will consume more calories and help you maintain a healthy weight. What’s more, your new muscle will help make you look fit, healthy and young.