7 signs you’ve lost muscle mass during the pandemic – and how to improve it

Losing muscle mass can happen at any point across the lifespan. Picture: PA

The pandemic meant gyms were closed for periods of time and many of us fell out of an exercise routine, so we might not be as strong as we were two years ago.

Muscle loss can potentially lead to long-term problems with mobility and balance – it might be harder to carry out day-to-day tasks, and lead to possible back, neck and knee pain.