-

 

MUSCLES: BEYOND JUST STRENGTH




Your muscles are way more than just the things that help you lift, stretch, or make it up the stairs. Under the surface, they’re working nonstop—breaking down and rebuilding, sending signals all over your body, and quietly shaping your health in ways most people never even notice.

Picture your muscles as a team of workers who never clock out. Day in and day out, they’re swapping out old proteins for new ones in a process scientists call “protein turnover.” That’s how your body keeps muscles strong and ready for anything, whether you’re hauling groceries or chasing after your kids.

But muscles aren’t loners. They’re in constant communication with the rest of your body, firing off chemical messages to your liver, brain, and beyond. It’s kind of like your own internal group chat—your muscles letting everyone know what’s up and what they need.

Throw in a workout, and the whole system shifts into overdrive. Muscles adapt, rebuild, and release special molecules that help burn fat, control blood sugar, and even lift your mood. All that from what most people think of as just flesh and fiber.

Hormones are the behind-the-scenes managers here, coordinating when your muscles should grow, shrink, or send out those critical signals. As we get older, these signals can get mixed up, which is why staying active matters more and more with every birthday.

So, how do you keep this powerhouse running at its best? It’s not complicated:

  • Move your body every day. Muscles thrive on regular use. You don’t have to live at the gym—even a brisk walk can make a difference.

  • Feed your muscles right. They need protein for all that rebuilding, but vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients matter, too. Think of every meal as fuel for your muscle “crew.”

  • Stay active, even in little ways. Stand up, stretch, take the stairs—anything to keep those muscles firing.

The wildest part? Your muscles are influencing way more than just your strength. They’re part of a network that touches everything from your immune system to your mood. Every movement you make strengthens not just your body, but your health as a whole.

Reframing how you think about muscles—seeing them as the foundation of your health, not just a way to get fit—can change everything. No matter where you’re starting, your muscles are ready to step up. You have to give them the chance.

Ready to help your muscles help you? The team at Protime-Fitness is here to guide you. Whether you want to build strength, feel better, or move more, we’ll help you build habits that last. Don’t wait for the “perfect” time—your muscles are already working for you. Start working with them today, and see how strong you can get.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

-
Image
DIABETES: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, MANAGEMENT, AND PREVENTION    Diabetes is a complex, chronic condition that comes in several forms, each with its own causes, risks, and best ways to manage it.  Diabetes alters how your body uses insulin, a substance produced in the pancreas, required by cells to absorb sugar in the form of glycogen. When glycogen is unavailable to your cells, they lack an energy source. The two most common types of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 is primarily an autoimmune issue—your own immune system mistakenly destroys the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas (Nature Reviews Disease Primers) There are rare, less-understood forms as well, often linked to genetics. Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for over 90% of all cases, develops when your body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough of it (Nature Reviews Disease Primers; NY.gov). Symptoms can be similar to Type 1, but often develop more gradually and can also include blurred...
Read more

Diabetes drugs may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s.

-
Image
    Diabetes drugs may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. The study finds people taking the drugs have fewer biomarkers, slower cognitive decline. People taking certain drugs to lower blood sugar for type 2 diabetes had less amyloid in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer's disease compared to people with type 2 diabetes who are not taking the drugs and those without diabetes. The new study, published in the August 11, 2021, online issue of  Neurology , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, also found people taking these drugs, called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, showed slower cognitive decline than people in the other two groups. In people with type 2 diabetes, the body no longer efficiently uses insulin to control blood sugar. Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, also known as gliptins, can be prescribed when other diabetes drugs do not work. They help control blood sugar when combined with diet and exercise. "People with diabetes have been shown to ...
Read more
-
Image
COLONOSCOPY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW A colonoscopy remains one of the most effective ways to detect and prevent colorectal cancer before it becomes a serious threat. During the procedure, doctors can find and remove precancerous polyps, significantly lowering your chances of developing colorectal cancer later on. Studies consistently show that getting a colonoscopy every 10 years—recommended for most adults at average risk—not only saves lives but also costs less over time compared to other screening methods like yearly fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) (Annals of Internal Medicine). Medical experts generally advise starting regular colonoscopy screenings around age 45 or 50, depending on your health history, and repeating them every decade if no issues are found. This timeline is supported by substantial evidence showing colorectal cancer rates stay very low within ten years of a clean colonoscopy (BMJ). If colorectal cancer or certain polyps run in your family, your doctor might suggest ...
Read more