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Strengthening Connective Tissues: A Key to Aging Gracefully

Connective tissue, though often overlooked, plays a crucial role in our body's functionality and resilience. From providing support to our organs and bones to facilitating movement, connective tissue is indeed the glue that holds us together. However, as we age, the wear and tear on these tissues can lead to conditions like arthritis, causing pain and discomfort. Fortunately, there's a powerful ally in our fight against connective tissue degradation and arthritis: strength training.

Let's delve into the intricate relationship between connective tissue, arthritis, and strength training to understand how incorporating exercise into our routine can significantly impact our quality of life as we age.

Did Jan 1 come and go before you even had a moment to consider what you wanted for yourself this year? 2020 proved we can do hard shit. It was taxing on us in ways we couldn’t have predicted. The level of uncertainty during the last 12 months has surpassed what most people face in a lifetime. Regardless of all that, we made it. Even if you feel like you handled it like crap, wasted time, or whatever else about 2020 you are still clinging to, 2020 is behind us. Now well into the first month of the new year, many of us realize we haven’t thought a damn thing about what we want to do with our lives this year.