Muscle is Medicine · Bedrock Nation

Leanna Cappucci

Nov 11 (edited) • Functional Living

Muscle is Medicine

💪 The Truth About BMI vs. Muscle Mass

Recent studies show what many of us in functional wellness already know:

BMI (Body Mass Index) is one of the weakest predictors of true health — while muscle mass is one of the strongest.

⚖️ Why BMI Falls Short

BMI only factors in height and weight, which means it can’t tell the difference between:

Muscle
Fat
Bone density

That’s why someone with a high BMI might actually be in excellent health — and someone with a “normal” BMI might still have insulin resistance, high blood pressure, or inflammation.

💥 Why Muscle Matters More

Muscle is not just for looks — it’s metabolically protective.

Here’s how:

🧠 Blood Sugar Control: Muscle stores and uses glucose efficiently, reducing risk for Type 2 diabetes.
❤️ Cardiovascular Support: Strong muscle improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, and supports heart health.
🔥 Inflammation & Longevity: Higher muscle-to-fat ratios reduce inflammation and lower risk of chronic disease.
🧬 Metabolic Health: More muscle = higher resting metabolism = better energy, recovery, and vitality.

🌿 The Bedrock Takeaway

Building and maintaining lean muscle is one of the most powerful anti-aging and disease-prevention tools available.

It’s not about the number on the scale — it’s about your strength, stability, and metabolic resilience.

💭 At Bedrock, we teach clients that muscle is medicine — and building it is foundational to living longer, stronger, and better.

Want to see your true progress beyond the scale? The Hume Body Pod tracks muscle, fat, hydration, and recovery — giving you a real-time picture of your body composition and metabolic health so you can build strength with precision. https://www.humehealth.com/LEANNA37270

📖 Source: UF Health Study, 2025

💪 BUILDING MUSCLE: YOUR LONGEVITY BLUEPRINT

If muscle is the new health metric, then how do we actually build it — sustainably, naturally, and for life?

Muscle isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about strength, stability, blood sugar balance, and longevity. And the good news is that it’s never too late to build more of it.

⚙️ FOUNDATIONS OF MUSCLE GROWTH

1️⃣ Adequate Amino Acids

Muscle cannot grow without amino acids, the building blocks of protein.

💥 Add I Am Amino or IDLife LOAD to support recovery and daily protein intake.
These provide the essential branch-chain aminos (BCAAs) your body uses to repair, rebuild, and recover after training.

🧬 You’re not just feeding muscle — you’re signaling your body to thrive.

2️⃣ Functional Resistance Training

You don’t have to live in the gym.

True functional strength comes from natural movement patterns — things our bodies were designed to do:

Squatting
Crawling
Lunging
Climbing
Hanging
Carrying

Think MovNat-style training — using your own body weight, free weights, or resistance bands to build functional muscle that supports real-life movement.

3️⃣ Rebounding & Vibration Plates

If you’re short on time or recovering from injury, vibration platforms and rebounders are incredible tools.

🌀 Rebounding (mini-trampoline work) improves lymphatic flow, balance, and endurance.
⚡ Vibe Plates (like the LifePro platforms — use code BEDROCK25) activate deep stabilizer muscles, improve circulation, and enhance bone density — all while stimulating muscle fibers at a cellular level.

Even a few minutes daily can enhance muscle tone, mitochondrial health, and recovery.

🌿 THE BEDROCK PERSPECTIVE

At Bedrock, we believe building muscle is a spiritual and physical practice — it’s about stewardship of the body God gave you.

Strength is a gift, but it’s also a responsibility.

“To whom much is given, much is required.” — Luke 12:48

Your goal isn’t perfection — it’s progress, consistency, and alignment with how your body was designed to move.

🧩 ACTION STEPS THIS WEEK

✅ Add 15–20 minutes of movement each day (mix resistance + natural movements)

✅ Use your amino acids post-training

✅ Try 5–10 minutes on your LifePro Vibe Plate or rebounder

✅ Focus on protein, hydration, and recovery

🌱 Build muscle. Build strength. Build longevity.