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Put Some Muscle Into It

Apr 30, 2025
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INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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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.
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