Muscle or no muscle - that is the question. People, especially women, often say they don't want a muscular physique. They feel it's unattractive and makes them feel or appear too bulky. However, packing on muscle has many benefits, especially as you age. Muscle loss as we age is inevitable. Muscle mass decreases by approximately 3-8% per decade after age 30; this decline rate is even higher after age 60. Along with this decrease, you will typically see a reduction in strength and an increase in