Why Building Muscle Matters (Even If You’re Not Into the Gym)
When you think of “muscle,” you might picture heavy weights and protein shakes. But muscle isn’t just about aesthetics or athletic performance — it’s one of the most powerful indicators of long-term health, and it's essential for supporting your wellbeing at every age.
At our allied health clinic, we see strength through a different lens — not as something exclusive to gym-goers, but as something that supports your everyday function, energy, and resilience.
Muscle: Your Most Underrated Organ
After the age of 30, we begin to lose 3–8% of our muscle mass each decade — and that loss speeds up after 40 due to hormonal shifts, reduced activity, and slower recovery. But muscle loss isn’t just a “getting older” problem. It has wide-reaching effects on:
Hormone production (like estrogen + testosterone)
Bone health + joint protection
Brain aging + cognitive function
Insulin sensitivity + metabolism
Overall resilience + injury recovery
In fact, low muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors of all-cause mortality after age 50.
Muscle = Healthspan Support
Research shows that maintaining healthy muscle mass can reduce your risk of:
Type 2 diabetes
Heart disease
Osteoporosis
Certain cancers
Cognitive decline
Muscle also supports better posture, energy levels, and stress regulation — making everyday movement feel smoother and safer.
How to Build (and Keep) Muscle Safely
You don’t need to become a bodybuilder. You just need a sustainable, supported approach:
Move with strength in mind: Aim for resistance or weight-based training 2–4x/week. Unsure how to begin? A physio or S&C coach can help you start safely.
Eat enough protein: Most adults need 1.2–2g of protein per kg of bodyweight daily. A dietitian can help you tailor this to your lifestyle.
Rest + recover: Muscle is built during rest — especially during sleep. Aim for 6–8 hours/night.
Manage stress: Chronically high cortisol can break down muscle tissue. Our practitioners can help you find holistic ways to regulate your nervous system.
We’re Here to Support Your Strength, Your Way
Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey, getting back into movement after injury or pregnancy, or you're looking for guidance in your 30s, 40s, or beyond — our team is here to walk beside you.
With chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, clinical midwifery, and movement education under one roof, we offer personalised, integrated support to help you feel strong, capable, and confident in your body.
📍Book an appointment or reach out to find the right practitioner for your goals.
You deserve care that evolves with you — because your healthspan is worth supporting.