These really resonated. The Collective Joy is so true. When you get together and then just cheer each other on is fabulous. There was one section where it talked about how you hear someone's voice and you feel at home. When I heard that, I immediately called each of my sisters and my best friend to relay that. Then the chapter on moving and what music does...my playlists...need I day more?🎵🎵🎧

Here's a video of Kelly McGonigal discussing movement and the ideas in the book... In case you didn't catch the discussion, I'm launching a book club of sorts. Instead of fiction, I wanted to share some of the ideas behind my training philosophy and the sources that help shape my attitude for my instruction. The book is the Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal and is available in print, on kindle, and audible. I'm sure it's available on other e-readers if you prefer. I'm going to post about the first chapter next week.

https://youtu.be/EloLnKTw9BQ?si=ebQZfS6-CsNYO4Iu It is no secret that I advocate a high protein diet for most people but especially those that are resistance training. This video gives a great explanation for why it is important for everyone, especially seniors, not just the meatheads. This is a summary of the video from Recall: The version of ageing nobody warns you about (00:00:00) - The slow, gradual loss of the ability to do everyday tasks is a subtle but significant aspect of aging, and protein plays a crucial role in this process (00:00:13) - This loss of ability can lead to a loss of independence and is often not addressed until it's too late (00:00:35) - Protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass and functional capacity as we age (00:00:43) Your body is mostly protein (00:01:44) - The body is composed of approximately 80% protein by dry weight, including muscle tissue, collagen, and hormones (00:01:52) - Protein is necessary for the structure and function of nearly every part of the body, including skin, tendons, and ligaments (00:02:00) - The body requires a constant supply of protein to maintain its functions, and inadequate dietary protein can lead to muscle loss (00:02:30) The muscle loss problem (sarcopenia) (00:03:20) - Muscle mass declines by approximately 8% per decade after the age of 30, leading to sarcopenia, a condition characterized by low muscle mass and strength (00:03:27) - Sarcopenia is associated with falls, fractures, loss of independence, and increased mortality risk (00:03:50) - Maintaining muscle mass through adequate protein intake and resistance training can help prevent sarcopenia (00:03:57)

Here's our presentation from this weekend in Lubbock...https://youtu.be/xon8SkKhUaI

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