Daily Habits to Keep Your Muscles Strong

Strong muscles are really important for your overall health, as it’s your muscles that help you move and get things done. Weak muscles can be a hurdle in your well being while having strong muscles is good for your heart, joints and mind. So here are some daily habits to keep your muscles strong and healthy:

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  Lift daily 

Weights are important if you want to work on the muscles. As per age, our muscles gradually lose some of their strength, so lifting weights can combat the aging process and can help maintain muscle health.

• Include protein in all meals 

Instead of loading up on protein together, try to balance your protein throughout the day. Divide evenly the protein intake to increase muscle protein synthesis. 

• Try pomegranate 

Pomegranates might help preserve your muscle loss as they are rich in a molecule called ellagic acid. It is further transformed by microbes into a substance called urolithin. This substance enables muscle cells to protect themselves against the dysfunctional mitochondria associated with age.

•  Breathing exercise 

Your muscle needs oxygen and breathing deeply brings oxygen to your muscles and give them healing power. Breathing also makes you slow down, which ultimately gives your muscles time to heal and regenerate after extensive use.

• Drink water 

Staying hydrated is important for your overall health as well as for muscle health. It provides essential electrolytes that are necessary for muscle strength and control. It’s also necessary for building muscle.