Losing Muscle Isn't Just About How You Look
As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass unless we actively work to preserve it. Because muscle burns more calories than fat, losing muscle can gradually slow your metabolism and make weight gain more likely.
If workouts feel harder, strength is fading, and you’re losing definition despite the same effort, it’s worth understanding why.
What muscle loss can look like
- Loss of muscle mass
- Reduced muscle definition
- Reduced endurance or exercise tolerance
- Reduced strength
- Poor workout recovery
- Increased body fat, particularly around the abdomen
Age is only one piece of the picture.
Testosterone plays an important role in muscle mass and metabolism. Other contributors may include:
- Low testosterone
- Poor sleep
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Hormonal changes during perimenopause or menopause
- Chronic stress
- Physical inactivity
We evaluate the whole picture.
Our providers evaluate your symptoms alongside comprehensive laboratory testing to determine whether hormone deficiency is contributing to how you feel or whether another explanation deserves attention first.
If hormone optimization or peptide therapy is appropriate, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan and continue monitoring your progress over time.
Regain the strength you're used to.
If you’ve noticed changes that don’t feel like “you,” don’t assume they’re simply part of getting older. Let’s find out what’s behind it.