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On Muscle
Book • 2025
In 'On Muscle', Bonnie Tsui explores the significance of muscle in human life, delving into its role in physical and mental health, cultural perceptions of beauty, and personal narratives of strength and endurance.
The book combines science, culture, and immersive reporting to redefine our understanding of muscle and its impact on our lives.
Tsui shares stories from her childhood and encounters with remarkable individuals, such as the first female weightlifter to lift the Scottish Dinnie Stones.
The book combines science, culture, and immersive reporting to redefine our understanding of muscle and its impact on our lives.
Tsui shares stories from her childhood and encounters with remarkable individuals, such as the first female weightlifter to lift the Scottish Dinnie Stones.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
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as a new book about muscle and the physical body, also a memoir about her relationship with her father.


Adam Skolnick

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ROLL ON 2025 So Far: Navigating Uncertainty, Getting Unstuck, Elmo, Psychedelics, ‘Adolescence’ & More
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as one of her favorite writers, discussing her books "Why We Swim" and "On Muscle" and their relation to physical and mental discipline.


Ryan Holiday

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Why We Treat The Body Rigorously | Bonnie Tsui
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as 

's new book about the importance of muscles.


Dan Harris


Bonnie Tsui

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On Muscle and Mind: How Strength Training Changes Your Brain, Improves Your Mental Health, and Lengthens Your Life | Bonnie Tsui
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as inspiring, highlighting its exploration of the psychological impacts of physical potential.


Eleanor Vassili

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How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind
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as a book about physical strength and mental intelligence, offering insights into modeling movement and building habits for kids.


Ryan Holiday

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You’re Modeling THIS Every Day | Bonnie Tsui and Ryan Holiday
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as a part memoir, part exploration of the physical and social meanings of muscle.

Leslie Bayers

The Joy of Embodied Learning
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as a book speaking about the wonders of feeling strong in our modern culture.

Dave Rastovich

Bonnie Tsui: On Muscle + Movement