https://spacedaily.com/t-psychology-says-the-people-who-stay-genuinely-fit-deep-into-their-60s-and-70s-arent-the-ones-with-the-best-genetics-the-most-discipline-or-the-strictest-routines-theyre-the-ones-who-quietly-decid/

https://youtube.com/shorts/GUrpS57l_I8?si=85u2JfpvfkwOwg8B

Like the author, I have had a deep connection to exercise as long as I could remember. It started as loving to play outside, climbing, running, jumping and riding bikes. Grew through athletics both team sports and imitating my father when he started running local races and marathons and blossomed into a career both as an athlete and personal trainer. I am compiling my highlights but wanted to put up some talking points. Here's a summary from Cathy of Chapter One to get you started... Summary: Chapter 1 of The Joy of Movement Core Idea Movement is not just something we should do for health—it is something we are biologically wired to enjoy, connect through, and find meaning in. The modern problem isn’t that exercise is hard. It’s that we’ve been taught to see movement as: - punishment - obligation - a tool for weight loss - or a chore tied to discipline Instead of what it actually is:👉 A natural source of joy, connection, and psychological well-being Key Concepts from Chapter 1 1. The “Exercise = Suffering” Myth is Learned - Many people associate movement with: gym class trauma punishment workouts weight loss pressure - This creates a mental barrier, not a physical one 👉 The issue isn’t your body—it’s your conditioning 2. Humans Are Wired for Movement Pleasure - Movement triggers: dopamine (motivation/reward) endorphins (feel-good) endocannabinoids (calm + euphoria) This is what people call:👉 “runner’s high” (but it applies to many forms of movement) 3. Joy Comes From the Experience, Not the Outcome People who stick with movement long-term: - focus on how it feels - not just what it does (fat loss, aesthetics, etc.) 👉 Outcome-driven = inconsistent👉 Experience-driven = sustainable 4. Movement is a Form of Connection Movement connects us to: - our bodies - other people - shared effort and rhythm This is why: - group fitness works - sports build bonds - synchronized movement feels powerful 5. Redefining “Exercise” Changes Everything

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)