Built to Move, Born to Heal: Notes on Midlife Fitness | Howard Luks MD | Substack

What If Everything You Were Taught About Exercise Is Wrong

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Neuromuscular Control: The Skill We Start Losing Earlier Than We Think

It's not just a buzzword... it's an important physiological process that's worth understanding better.

Feb 14 • Howard Luks MD

Brain Health: What We’re Actually Afraid Of (And What We Can Do About It)

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Minimal Effective Strength Training

You don't need as long in gym as you think

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Enough, Better, and Optimal: How to Think About An Exercise Framework When Fear Is the Barrier

Including "Enough", "Better" and "Optimal" Training Plans....

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Built to Move, Born to Heal: Notes on Midlife Fitness

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