How to Build Muscle At Any Age WITHOUT Working Out!
Maintaining muscle mass becomes increasingly challenging as we age, yet traditional workout routines aren’t always feasible or effective for everyone. Better U Medical Spa in the Hoboken and Hackensack area offers innovative muscle building treatments that can help you achieve your body sculpting goals without spending countless hours at the gym. These revolutionary technologies can build muscle and burn fat simultaneously, providing results that were previously only achievable through intense exercise programs.
Studies from the American Journal of Physiology show that after age 30, adults lose between 3-8% of their muscle mass per decade, with this loss accelerating after age 60. However, new technological advances in muscle building treatments are changing how we approach body sculpting and muscle development, offering hope for those seeking to maintain or increase their muscle mass regardless of age or physical limitations.
In this article, the muscle building experts at Better U Medical Spa in the Hoboken and Hackensack area explain how AccuFIT and Emsculp NEO can help you build muscle, for the toned and defined body you have always wanted.
Why It Gets Harder to Build Muscle With Age
The natural aging process significantly impacts our body’s ability to build and maintain muscle mass. After age 30, the body’s production of growth hormone and testosterone gradually decreases, leading to reduced protein synthesis and slower muscle recovery. Research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology indicates that muscle protein synthesis rates can decrease by up to 30% in older adults, making traditional muscle building through exercise increasingly challenging.
Additionally, age-related changes in metabolism and decreased activity levels contribute to muscle loss, known as sarcopenia. This condition affects approximately 10% of adults over 50 and becomes more prevalent with advancing age. However, modern muscle building treatments can help counteract these natural age-related changes, offering new hope for maintaining and even increasing muscle mass without traditional exercise.
EmSculpt NEO Muscle Building Treatment
EmSculpt NEO, now available at at Better U Medical Spa in the Hoboken and Hackensack area, represents a groundbreaking advancement in muscle stimulation technology, operating on two distinct mechanisms simultaneously. The device first heats the muscle tissue to approximately 40°C (104°F) using synchronized radiofrequency energy, preparing the muscles for stress while concurrently addressing superficial fat through apoptosis (programmed cell death). Within 4 minutes of initiating treatment, the underlying fat layer reaches temperatures that permanently damage fat cells while leaving surrounding tissues unharmed.
The device’s proprietary high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology then generates an intense magnetic field of 1.8 Tesla, penetrating through the skin to target motor neurons that control muscle fibers. This stimulation triggers supramaximal contractions at intensities that activate approximately 100% of the muscle fibers in the treatment area – far exceeding the 30-40% maximum activation achieved through voluntary exercise.
During a single 30-minute session, the muscles undergo approximately 20,000 forced contractions, equivalent to performing 20,000 perfect squats, crunches, or bicep curls, depending on the treatment area.
These supramaximal contractions trigger a cascade of physiological responses. The extreme stress placed on muscle fibers causes localized release of epinephrine, which initiates lipolysis in surrounding fat cells. Simultaneously, the intense contractions create thousands of microscopic tears in muscle fiber tissue, similar to an intense workout but at a much higher magnitude. This trauma triggers the body’s natural repair process, releasing myokines and growth factors that signal satellite cells to begin muscle fiber regeneration and hypertrophy. Clinical studies demonstrate that this process results in an average 25% increase in muscle fiber thickness and a 30% reduction in subcutaneous fat, with results visible within 2-4 weeks post-treatment.
AccuFIT Muscle Building Treatment
AccuFIT is another advanced muscle building treatment available at Better U Medical Spa in the Hoboken and Hackensack area. AccuFIT utilizes a sophisticated electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) system that precisely controls both the frequency and intensity of muscle fiber recruitment through four distinct waveforms. The technology employs bioelectrical currents ranging from 20-2500 Hz, allowing it to target different muscle fiber types – from Type I (slow-twitch endurance fibers) to Type IIb (fast-twitch power fibers) – through varying stimulation patterns.
The system’s proprietary algorithm creates three specific types of muscle contractions: twitch contractions for endurance training (20-40 Hz), tetanic contractions for strength building (50-120 Hz), and super-tetanic contractions (>120 Hz) for power development. These varying stimulation patterns prevent muscle adaptation and fatigue, allowing for longer, more effective treatment sessions. The device can simultaneously activate up to eight muscle groups, creating synchronized contraction patterns that mimic functional movement chains impossible to replicate through traditional exercise.
During treatment, AccuFIT’s smart electrodes monitor tissue impedance and adjust current delivery in real-time, ensuring optimal muscle fiber recruitment while preventing fatigue or discomfort. The system’s unique ability to target deep muscle fibers – particularly in the core and postural muscles – makes it especially effective for improving functional strength and muscle activation patterns. Clinical studies show that a single 45-minute session can induce approximately 12,000-15,000 muscle contractions, with the varying frequencies causing different metabolic responses within the muscle tissue.
The treatment proves particularly effective for targeting traditionally difficult-to-activate muscle groups, such as the transverse abdominis and multifidus muscles, which are crucial for core stability but often undertrained in conventional workouts. Research indicates that AccuFIT treatment increases muscle density by up to 16% after six sessions, with improvements in muscle fiber recruitment efficiency lasting up to six months post-treatment. Additionally, the technology’s ability to simultaneously activate antagonist muscle groups helps improve muscle balance and coordination, reducing the risk of injury common with traditional resistance training.
Complementary Body Sculpting Treatments
To enhance the results of muscle building treatments, at Better U Medical Spa in the Hoboken and Hackensack area also offers several complementary body sculpting options. CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat cells in specific areas, while SculpSure employs laser technology to achieve similar fat-reduction results. BodyTite provides more targeted fat reduction and skin tightening through radiofrequency-assisted liposuction for the most precise and dramatic fat removal when needed.
These treatments can be strategically combined with our advanced muscle building procedures to achieve optimal body contouring results. For example, some patients benefit from CoolSculpting to reduce fat in specific areas before beginning their muscle building treatments, while others may choose to undergo BodyTite for additional skin tightening after completing their muscle building sessions.
Build Muscle | Hoboken and Hackensack Area
Don’t let your age, or the time constraints of a busy schedule, prevent you from achieving your ideal physique. Better U Medical Spa in the Hoboken and Hackensack area offers cutting-edge muscle building treatments that can help you develop and maintain muscle mass without traditional exercise.
Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn which muscle building treatment will work best for your body sculpting goals. Take the first step toward a stronger, more sculpted physique with our innovative, non-invasive muscle building treatments!
