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| Welcome to your Friday edition of The Exercise Doc! | Happy Friday! | I'm so glad you're here. | This week's newsletter is one of my favorites because it tackles a myth that just won't seem to die — the idea that women shouldn't lift heavy weights. In today's article, we dig into women and strength training, what the science actually shows, and why picking up weights might be one of the best decisions you can make for your health, your bones, your confidence… and yes, even your metabolism. | And if you need a little inspiration, wait until you read about Ernestine Shepherd — an 89-year-old personal trainer who didn't even start exercising until she was 56. That's right. Most people are thinking about slowing down at 56. She was just getting warmed up. If that doesn't eliminate the phrase "I'm too old to start," I don't know what will. | We also have an article on one of the simplest superfoods sitting in your kitchen right now: apples. No exotic powders. No mystery berries from a remote island. Just apples. Turns out, they quietly pack a serious health punch. Sometimes the old advice from your grandmother really was on to something. | And of course, I've included a few tidbits — because I can't help myself. Little nuggets of health wisdom are my version of dad jokes. They just keep coming. | As always, thank you for being here. Thank you for reading, sharing, replying, and supporting this growing community. Whether you've been with me from the beginning or just recently joined, I truly appreciate you following along. It means more than you know. | Now grab a cup of coffee (and maybe an apple), settle in, and let's finish the week strong — perhaps with a few pushups after reading about an 89-year-old trainer who could probably out-plank most of us. | Have a wonderful weekend, | Warmly, | Doc Mike |
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| | | | An Apple a Day | You have probably heard the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." It may sound like an old wives' tale, but there is real science behind it. Apples are one of the healthiest fruits you can eat, especially as you get older. | |
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