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Body By Lava
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💥Corrective Exercise Specialist
💥NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach offering virtual and in person coaching (Scottsdale/Phoenix area -DM to apply)
💥Roller Derby Athlete, LAVA #26
Your favorite glute exercise is probably just building bigger quads unless you're doing it right! 🍑🔥
Weighted step-ups are one of the BEST glute builders when performed with control and proper mechanics.
Slow the movement down, use a step height that allows the glute to fully stretch at the bottom, and make sure the non-working foot completely returns to the floor before driving back up again. 👊
‼️‼️Most importantly: keep the knee of the working leg from traveling past the second toe. That 90° angle helps shift the load into the glute instead of dumping it into the quads. ✅
Control the tempo, own the position, and your glutes will do the work they’re supposed to do. 🍑💪
▶️ "Less than 1% of women can perform 5 or more strict pull-ups, as this feat requires elite upper-body strength relative to body weight. While roughly 1–5% of women can manage a single strict pull-up, doing 5 consecutively is exceptionally rare and represents elite fitness rather than the average."
Let's change this number, ladies!! 💪🔥
Can we normalize strength in women? Not just because it's cool or looks good but because it gives a woman FREEDOM. 🙌🤩
I don't plan on ever being frail or helpless, no matter how old I get. 💯
If you're ready to start your journey towards 5 strict pull-ups, comment ADD ME TO THE 1% below, and I'll send you my FREE guide to getting your first pull-up. 🎉
We are raising funds for our new jerseys with a Skate-A-Thon fundraiser. You can donate a flat rate or per lap. See the form below to make a donation to your favorite skater.
Thank you for helping us get our jerseys!!
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03/23/2026
Strength training doesn’t just build muscle—it may also support long-term brain health, especially for women.
Research suggests that resistance training can positively influence key factors linked to healthy brain aging, including neuroplasticity, inflammation, and hormonal balance. These effects may help protect important brain areas like the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and is often affected in age-related cognitive decline.
When muscles contract during strength training, the body releases beneficial compounds such as Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1). These are known to support the growth, repair, and survival of brain cells.
Some studies also indicate that regular strength training may help the body manage inflammation and support natural processes involved in maintaining brain health. Lower levels of chronic inflammation are often associated with better cognitive outcomes over time.
For women, these benefits may be especially relevant during midlife and beyond. Hormonal changes can impact both muscle and cognitive function, and staying physically active may help support overall well-being during this stage.
Maintaining muscle mass has also been linked to better cognitive performance as people age, while age-related muscle loss may be associated with faster decline in certain mental functions.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual results may vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new exercise or health program.
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