My man! Here’s a supplementary article to this one. I recently wrote about why we need to remain athletic — even into our 50s, 60s, and 70s — and it ties perfectly into what you’ve written here.
We can and should continue getting stronger as we age, even though modern society seems designed to steal our strength and vitality away from us.
Very timely piece. Here’s my article on aging and remaining athletic:
I have never relied on the medical field for information.. My father raised five children without medicine. There was little money for food during the Great Depression. My first 12 years, I had little food, but lots of sunshine, fresh air and exercise. I had the chance to go to California in 1946...and I stayed with an aunt for a semester. At 12, I was 5' tall and weighed 90 pounds ...I grew 3" and put on 32 pounds, after my aunt started feeding me.. I remained 5' 3" for a lifetime... I am now 5' 2-1/2" at 92. I primarily eat fruit, vegetables; eggs from our own organically-raised chickens. No processed food, except coconut milk.. I take no drugs. I am physically active and do my 10,000 steps daily.
Thank you! Sitting, and living in fear, for 25 years.... I can barely walk. No.... not an easy fix with hip surgery.
Living in "near fetal position" in fear for 20 years ( emotional fear/reality of rejection and abandonment) has one leg much shorter than the other and no hip rotation. My psoas is much shorter and tighter. I broke my ankle twice in the 18 months leading to my mom's death 20 years ago.
After a year of not working/sitting or walking too much, my hip is starting to rotate. My leg is getting longer again. My vision is to be able to squat and sit crosslegged again. Walk with grace and ease. I figure about 3-4 years to stretch, strengthen, dance, and find my rhythm.
After college, it took me 3 years of dance classes everyday to have a body that moved in all directions with grace and ease. Especially spinning ( turns) in ballet and dance give one's brain really valuable information.
Instead of getting a PhD in molecular biology, I decide learning how to move with grace and ease and to be able to do a "double turn" in dance was of paramount importance. Swimming and body surfing need agility and strength! Your knowledge that you share so generously is so soothing and always makes instant sense. Everything "clicks" as I have said before. Your mind is a gift to us.
Another great article! Muscular changes as well as fascial(glue) adaptations can compound these mechanical alterations and cause "other" related issues in abnormal structural holding patterns. The musculoskeletal system is the king of the bodily hill in most every way and is the most used for life.
Yes, the brain makes the decisions, but if you cant escape the tiger, what good did it do?
My man! Here’s a supplementary article to this one. I recently wrote about why we need to remain athletic — even into our 50s, 60s, and 70s — and it ties perfectly into what you’ve written here.
We can and should continue getting stronger as we age, even though modern society seems designed to steal our strength and vitality away from us.
Very timely piece. Here’s my article on aging and remaining athletic:
https://unorthodoxy.substack.com/p/why-you-should-be-athletic-at-any
I have never relied on the medical field for information.. My father raised five children without medicine. There was little money for food during the Great Depression. My first 12 years, I had little food, but lots of sunshine, fresh air and exercise. I had the chance to go to California in 1946...and I stayed with an aunt for a semester. At 12, I was 5' tall and weighed 90 pounds ...I grew 3" and put on 32 pounds, after my aunt started feeding me.. I remained 5' 3" for a lifetime... I am now 5' 2-1/2" at 92. I primarily eat fruit, vegetables; eggs from our own organically-raised chickens. No processed food, except coconut milk.. I take no drugs. I am physically active and do my 10,000 steps daily.
Thank you! Sitting, and living in fear, for 25 years.... I can barely walk. No.... not an easy fix with hip surgery.
Living in "near fetal position" in fear for 20 years ( emotional fear/reality of rejection and abandonment) has one leg much shorter than the other and no hip rotation. My psoas is much shorter and tighter. I broke my ankle twice in the 18 months leading to my mom's death 20 years ago.
After a year of not working/sitting or walking too much, my hip is starting to rotate. My leg is getting longer again. My vision is to be able to squat and sit crosslegged again. Walk with grace and ease. I figure about 3-4 years to stretch, strengthen, dance, and find my rhythm.
After college, it took me 3 years of dance classes everyday to have a body that moved in all directions with grace and ease. Especially spinning ( turns) in ballet and dance give one's brain really valuable information.
Instead of getting a PhD in molecular biology, I decide learning how to move with grace and ease and to be able to do a "double turn" in dance was of paramount importance. Swimming and body surfing need agility and strength! Your knowledge that you share so generously is so soothing and always makes instant sense. Everything "clicks" as I have said before. Your mind is a gift to us.
Astronauts/Actornauts only float in people's imaginations;-)
Where can I leave a question and comment on your new book I just received… The Magnesium Handbook???
Another great article! Muscular changes as well as fascial(glue) adaptations can compound these mechanical alterations and cause "other" related issues in abnormal structural holding patterns. The musculoskeletal system is the king of the bodily hill in most every way and is the most used for life.
Yes, the brain makes the decisions, but if you cant escape the tiger, what good did it do?
Mc
We shrink from dehydration. https://timothywiney.substack.com/p/molecular-and-cellular-crowding