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Power Play: The Longevity Secret Hiding in Your Muscles

You know what’s more important than slipping into your favorite jeans?
Getting out of a chair without groaning.

Muscle power—how quickly you can generate force—is one of the strongest predictors of how long (and how well) you’ll live. It even beats body fat levels. Research shows that older adults with higher muscle power have up to a 45% lower risk of death, even if they’re carrying extra weight.

Unfortunately, power declines faster than strength or muscle mass as we age. And when it goes, it takes your stability, energy, and independence with it.

💥 Want to age-proof your independence? Train for power.

✨TRY THIS:

— Do strength moves with intention and speed (think: fast squats, explosive pushes, quick rises).
— Practice sit-to-stands, step-ups, or light kettlebell swings with velocity.

⚡ Power training can improve output 10–97% more than slow-and-steady strength work.

[Read the full article HERE.]

Inside The Wonderfulness Community, we include high-velocity resistance training (when you’re ready for it!) to help you build power, age-proof your body, and stay gloriously unstoppable.

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