Chiropractic & Massage Office of Dr. Leigh Damkohler

03/06/2026

Use it or lose it!

After we reach our 40s, muscle mass naturally begins to decline at a rate of about 1–2% per year if we don’t actively maintain it. This isn’t just about aesthetics or fitting into old clothes, it affects every part of daily life. Losing muscle can make standing up from a chair harder, climbing stairs more tiring, carrying groceries more challenging, and even increase the risk of falls, fractures, and loss of independence.

While cardiovascular fitness plays a major role in how long we live, muscle strength is one of the strongest predictors of how well we live.

02/21/2026

This is great! Don’t need to make exercise a “big deal”—we can integrate movement throughout our day! A couple of minutes (strategically timed post-meal is even more helpful) can add up over time. Some is better than none.

02/13/2026

Perfectly stated!

If you invest in materialistic things, why wouldn’t you invest into yourself?
You’re worth it💯

02/11/2026

Jump training, heavy resistance, sprinting—> bones, muscles, brain health. Worth starting with a certified trainer so you don’t injure yourself.

The article challenges conventional advice for women over 50, presenting Dr. Stacy Sims’ protocol of three weekly high-intensity workouts—jump training for bone density, heavy resistance for muscle preservation, and sprint intervals for cognitive health.

Sims supports short, impactful sessions to reverse osteopenia and sarcopenia while boosting lactate-fueled brain resilience.

She also details optimal protein intake and provides a flexible weekly framework, noting that younger women can adapt these strategies too.

Discover how minimal time investment can yield lasting strength, bone mass, and mental agility—more insights await in the full article.

02/06/2026

Excellent points!

02/06/2026

Wonderful advice!! Same thing for those elastic posture devices—they weaken your back muscles. Instead you need to strengthen the back muscles that have weakened due to poor posture.

01/12/2026

I LOVE this!

01/09/2026

Get to grow old with strong muscles and BONES. Especially women. Read the entire article, and start SLOWLY. But please START.

01/01/2026

Warm wishes for 2026!

11/13/2025

Sounds good! If you’re just starting out, I would recommend working up to 12% incline (unless you want to be in my office a few times per week to treat your QL spasm!).

11/12/2025

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10/08/2025

to reduce blood sugar.