Muscle mass and strength decrease noticeably as we age, especially after 50.
Starting around age 50, most people lose about 1% of their muscle mass each year, and strength declines even quicker at about 3% per year.
Without regular strength training, strength can drop by 4% each year after the age of 75.
The gradual loss of muscle and strength leads to a higher chance of falls and subsequent fractures. Of these incidents, hip are the most concerning and often fatal.
Research indicates that individuals suffering from fragility fractures face double the risk of death compared to those without fractures.
22–58% of individuals who experience hip fractures die within just 12 months of the incident.
