Zahra Mourtada on Instagram: "Functional vs. “lifting”? You’re missing the point! This IS lifting-it just involves coordination, balance, and control too! Most people train like bodybuilders when they’re not bodybuilders. They’re just copying what they see majority of what the fitness industry is throwing in their faces. The truest functional training isn’t some circus act, it’s strength with purpose. For the ones saying “just let people do what they want”, now listen up! As a coach who’s worked

Austin Perlmutter, MD on Instagram: "When we look at the correlation between strength and cognitive function, one of the biggest things that is overlooked is that our lower extremity muscle muscles are the largest muscles in our body. This powerful study shows that lower leg strength, predicts, brain size and changes in brain activation and twins 12 years later. Also, I found this study by reading an article online that highlighted @louisanicola_ and her take on it, so h/t Louisa! SOURCE: Kickin

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Natasha Vincent on Instagram: "2025 - My toughest yet most conquering year. Started strong, I had rebuilt my fitness to a level I felt great with after my first born and was determined to continue training through my 2nd pregnancy. But I fell to my lowest in the third trimester. Fractured 2 ribs, constant pain for 8 weeks, no training, barely able to pick up or cuddle my son. I felt defeated. Then she arrived, and I found my resilience again. I was reminded of how strong I really am and it has n