Aging poses unique challenges for the musician. When our bodies become less resilient it’s more difficult to adapt to the strenuous nature of our professions.
We’re more prone to injury in part due to muscle, bone, tendon, and ligament changes when our bodies slow down. Aging causes bones to become less stable, and the strength, size, and endurance of muscle tissue erodes.
Body composition changes as we age. Body fat increases, while muscle mass decreases.
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Aging poses unique challenges for the musician. When our bodies become less resilient it’s more difficult to adapt to the strenuous nature of our professions.
We’re more prone to injury in part due to muscle, bone, tendon, and ligament changes when our bodies slow down. Aging causes bones to become less stable, and the strength, size, and endurance of muscle tissue erodes.
Body composition changes as we age. Body fat increases, while muscle mass decreases.
We might also become de-conditioned, even though we know we should exercise more to maintain strength and fluidity.
All of these issues contribute to reaching maximum exposure.
