Love how approachable this is, Tara. The “just lift something moderately heavy twice a week” framing takes so much pressure off and makes consistency feel doable instead of intimidating. Push, pull, squat might be the simplest strength advice I’ve heard in a long time, and honestly the most motivating.
Weight training changed everything for me—balance, a sense of calm, clarity of mind, better sleep. It’s shocking to see how our media still celebrates the waif physique, when it can cause so many complications as bodies age. I was especially excited to learn about Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and how weight lifting increase their production and supporting brain function. With Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and dementia on the rise, I can’t help but wonder if some of the extreme waif/diet fads of past generations contributed to brain decline.
Stu Phillips is my go-to protein and muscle researcher. As a dietitian, I must mention that you need adequate protein to build and maintain muscle! And, The Residence ROCKS! It's brilliant.
Love how approachable this is, Tara. The “just lift something moderately heavy twice a week” framing takes so much pressure off and makes consistency feel doable instead of intimidating. Push, pull, squat might be the simplest strength advice I’ve heard in a long time, and honestly the most motivating.
So glad this works for you. Push, pull, squat is my new mantra. Thanks for checking in!
Weight training changed everything for me—balance, a sense of calm, clarity of mind, better sleep. It’s shocking to see how our media still celebrates the waif physique, when it can cause so many complications as bodies age. I was especially excited to learn about Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and how weight lifting increase their production and supporting brain function. With Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and dementia on the rise, I can’t help but wonder if some of the extreme waif/diet fads of past generations contributed to brain decline.
Stu Phillips is my go-to protein and muscle researcher. As a dietitian, I must mention that you need adequate protein to build and maintain muscle! And, The Residence ROCKS! It's brilliant.