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Muscle Intelligence and Memory
- Muscles have their own intelligence and act as an endocrine organ releasing myokines that communicate with the brain and other parts of the body.
- Muscle memory exists at a cellular and epigenetic level, enabling faster muscle growth after breaks in training.
Muscles and Joy Connection
- Movement and muscle exertion can induce joy and emotional uplift as described by Darwin and supported by psychology.
- Joy is closely linked to bodily movement; muscle activity is both an expression and a source of joy.
Muscle as Character Metaphor
- Muscle qualities like strength and flexibility symbolize character traits such as grit, action, and resilience.
- Building muscle teaches us to guard our personal power and endure challenges without yielding.