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Chapter 10

Movement as Medicine

Building a Body That Lasts

Movement isn't a single event at the gym — it's a continuous practice woven through your whole day. Balance training is one of the highest-return investments you can make, since falls are a genuine mortality risk. And hydration and electrolyte replacement matter more than most people think, especially when you're training hard. This is about building a body that lasts.

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The practice

Movement as a Daily Practice

NEAT & everyday movement

Walks, stairs, standing — the all-day base

Balance & stability

Falls prevention — the mortality-relevant layer

Resistance training

The stimulus that preserves muscle

Hydration & electrolytes

The support layer most people miss

Movement as a daily practice — the layers that build a body that lasts.

3 Things I Want You to Remember From This Chapter

  • 1Movement isn't a single event at the gym — it's a continuous practice woven through your whole day.
  • 2Balance training is one of the highest-return investments you can make, since falls are a genuine mortality risk.
  • 3Hydration and electrolyte replacement matter more than most people think, especially with hard training.

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