Feel Powerful in Your Body

The question is not who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.

— Ayn Rand

Hey Team,

Muscle loss starts slow. But then it seems sudden.

One day, I stepped out of the shower, caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. And wondered, is that really my body? It was like my thighs had deflated.

But vanity wasn't enough to start my strength journey. It was learning the impact muscle has on overall health and longevity.

Muscle influences your metabolism, hormones, bones, and blood sugar. That's what (finally) motivated me to pick up some weights.

This week’s podcast unpacks muscle loss and why midlife is prime time to focus on strength.

📺 Watch now: Build Muscle Over 40: Midlife Is Prime Time for Strength

May your practice be unstoppable,
Alison

P.S. If lifting weights feels intimidating, start with the Lower Body Strength practice released this week. It blends yoga with strength training so you can build muscle in a way that feels familiar, smart, and sustainable.

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