05/13/2026
Part threee ⬇️
Don't get it twisted...ANY movement is amazing. We really need to lean into that as a society, because that mindset shift is where sustainable health truly starts.
However, it is a physiological reality – in order to build muscle mass (anti-aging, life-saving), we do need to apply enough stimulus to the tissue. This allows you to combat the natural wasting away of muscle that happens with age.
If we do nothing to combat this, we are destined for frailty. That's unfortunately not dramatic, but just a reality.
So, how do you challenge your muscles "enough"? You get to muscular failure, or just shy of that point.
You know you're there when you're breathing heavier, maybe making some noises of effort, slowing down/feeling "stuck". That's where the magic happens.
If that's intimidating, you can see great results staying below that threshold, especially when you're new. As you gain confidence, and it becomes second-nature, you slowly and incrementally build up.
The process does not have to be grueling. Your routine can be pretty succinct, and meet you where YOU are at, honoring your busy schedule and full life.
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