haiku 130: sweating iron
the Loving Heart of the Tao of Zen
Gym. Sweating iron.
Each dumbbell inviting more …
Bursting the cocoon …
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🩺 Postscript – Why This Matters
Lifting iron - it’s about protecting our futures.
Medical research shows that weight-bearing exercise, 2–3 times per week, can reduce our risk of death from all causes by up to 20%.
For older adults especially, it helps preserve muscle, protect bones, pr…