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10/12/2026

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10/09/2026

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This article is from the Arnold Pump Club.

A Number You Won’t Forget: 28%

We’ve told you that “movement is medicine.” It’s more than a catchy saying. A recent study suggests that exercise does far more than make you feel better.
Scientists found that exercise helped more people survive colon cancer.

In the CHALLENGE trial, researchers followed about 900 people with stage III or high-risk stage II colon cancer who had already finished surgery and chemotherapy.
Half got health-education materials. The other half got three years of coaching and supervised sessions, aiming to add about 2.5 hours of moderate exercise a week.

And before you think that means living in the gym, most people got their movement from walking three or four times a week.
Then the researchers waited nearly eight years to see what happened.

The exercise group was 28% less likely to have their cancer come back, develop a new cancer, or die.
In real terms, after five years, about 80 of every 100 people in the exercise group were alive and cancer-free, compared with 74 in the education group. By year eight, 90 of every 100 exercisers were still alive.
Because this was a randomized trial, not just observational data, the researchers can say with more confidence that the exercise program caused the drop in cancer recurrence.

Consider it another piece of evidence showing that a strong body is a resilient, healthy body.

And the next time you don’t have time for the gym, remember that sneaking in a walk might do more than you think.

Pastor/Personal Trainer
Michael Rodriguez

04/28/2026

With HOIST Fitness – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 19 months in a row. 🎉

04/15/2026

With HOIST Fitness – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 18 months in a row. 🎉

03/13/2026

This is sad! You finish all of the race, period!⚔️🛡️what next, a participation trophy because y’all showed up?

Spartans!

Last week, the Los Angeles Marathon did something strange. Organizers gave runners an option: if the heat got too intense, they could stop at mile 18, head to the finish, and still receive the same 26.2-mile finisher medal.

The explanation was safety, and no one should die for a race. But a quiet line was crossed. A marathon is an agreement with reality: 26.2 miles. Not 18. Not "most of it." All of it.

Over the last decade, endurance racing has shifted toward pageantry and photo ops. The medal has become the point, rather than the transformation that happens between mile 18 and 26. Anyone who has run a marathon knows miles 1–18 are just the warm-up. The final miles are the real test, where your brain starts bargaining and your legs want to quit. That is where the marathon actually begins.

Compare that to a Spartan Race. After the finish line, we often point runners toward a quiet sign: "Extra Mile." It is optional. There is no crowd, no cameras, and no second medal. You do it simply to see what happens when you keep going.

The hardest part of endurance isn't the distance; it is the moment when nobody is watching and quitting would be completely reasonable. That is where the Hard Way begins. Modern culture wants to smooth that over and ensure everyone leaves with a shiny object.

But the "Extra Mile" isn't about fitness; it is about identity. It asks: when the reward is already guaranteed, do you still push further?

The medal should mark the suffering. It should never replace it.

Here’s to the Hard Way!

Joe De Sena

02/25/2026

With Spartan – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 17 months in a row. 🎉

08/29/2025

Another interesting health article I just came across from Arnold’s Pump Club, I believe you can benefit from too.

My reading time is in the morning & yes, my stress level is lower compared to when I didn’t.

Health

Number You Won’t Forget: 84 Percent

If you've ever wondered why stress levels keep climbing while everyone searches for the perfect recovery routine, here's a plot twist: we might have collectively ditched one of the most effective tools we had.

New research reveals that Americans have abandoned a simple daily habit that reduces stress as well as — and, at times, more effectively than — exercise, meditation apps, or massage.

Taking just 15 minutes to read for pleasure can reduce your stress levels by 68 percent — but 84 percent of American adults no longer do it daily.

Researchers analyzed data from over 236,000 Americans between 2003-2023 and discovered something alarming: daily reading for pleasure plummeted by more than 40 percent, dropping from 28 percent to just 16 percent of adults.

Why does this matter for your health? Because reading repeatedly shows up in research as an activity that supports healthier living.

Researchers found that reading for just 6 minutes per day reduces stress by 68 percent — outperforming music (61%), tea (54%), and even walking (42%). When you read, your heart rate drops and cortisol levels decrease as your nervous system shifts out of fight-or-flight mode.

The sleep benefits are equally impressive. A randomized trial found that 42 percent of bedtime readers reported better sleep quality, compared to 28 percent of non-readers. Those who read before bed averaged 25 extra minutes of sleep per night — that's nearly three additional hours weekly.

You don’t need to read a book all at once, but it’s a good idea to make time for some reading each day. And the best time could be right before you sleep.
Replace 15 to 30 minutes of evening screen time with reading. Start with anything that genuinely interests you — fiction, biographies, even sports magazines count. The key isn't what you read, but creating a consistent wind-down ritual that lets your brain process the day. Your stress levels (and sleep quality) will thank you.

08/19/2025

Here's a great article i just read.

Mindset�How To Unlock Your Next Great Idea
You know that burst of inspiration you sometimes get during a walk? Or how your best ideas seem to hit when you're away from your desk? New research suggests there might be more to this connection than you think.
People who move more throughout their day experience significantly more creative inspiration and productivity.

Researchers tracked more than 150 people for five consecutive days using wearable sensors to measure their actual movement patterns. They also asked participants about their creative activities and achievements—everything from cooking original recipes to making music, writing, or crafting.

Those who spent less time sitting and more time in moderate-to-vigorous activity (think brisk walking, cycling, or playing with kids) reported engaging in creative activities more frequently.
Interestingly, when participants rated their own habitual physical activity, it predicted not just more frequent creative activities, but also greater creative achievements—actual output and success.

Physical activity enhances cognitive functions like memory, attention, and executive functioning, which all support creative thinking. Movement also increases blood flow to the brain and releases neurotransmitters that improve mood and reduce stress—both crucial for creative expression.

Here's how to tap into this creativity boost: Start small with "movement snacks"—take 2-3 minute walks between tasks or meetings. When you're stuck on a problem, try walking while thinking rather than sitting at your desk. The goal isn't intense exercise; even light activity counts.

You can also make movement part of your creative routine. Listen to podcasts while walking, brainstorm during household chores, or take phone calls standing up. The key is reducing prolonged sitting while increasing daily movement.

Even modest increases in daily activity—taking stairs, parking farther away, or having walking meetings—can unlock your creative potential.

Love y'all

Michael
Faith & Fitness ✝️💪🏼

08/15/2025

A little consistency goes a long way.

Longevity

Number You Won’t Forget: 22 Minutes

When you think about adding years to your life, what do you imagine? Expensive supplements, and complex longevity protocols? That’s what gets most attention, but science paints a different picture that requires something much more affordable and habitual.

Just 22 minutes of daily physical activity can significantly reduce your risk of death and extend your life.

Researchers analyzed data from over 2 million adults aged 20-97 across four countries (United States, Norway, Germany, and Australia) to understand how physical activity affects mortality risk at different life stages. This massive study followed participants for an average of 10 years, tracking their daily movement through accelerometers and health outcomes over time.

People who engaged in just 22 minutes of moderate physical activity daily had significantly lower mortality rates compared to inactive individuals. But here's the fascinating part—while benefits appeared at all ages, they became dramatically more pronounced after age 60, precisely when many people start moving less.

The researchers believe this happens because our bodies become more sensitive to the protective effects of movement as we age. Exercise helps maintain muscle mass, bone density, cardiovascular health, and cognitive function—all of which become increasingly critical for survival and quality of life in our later decades. Think of daily movement as a compound investment: the earlier you start and the more consistent you are, the greater your returns.

And, there might really be something to the 20-minute threshold.

More than a year ago, we shared a different study on more than 12,000 people older than 50 who were studied for 12 years. All the participants wore fitness trackers to measure their sedentary time and movement.

Those who were sitting or sedentary for more than 12 hours per day had a 38 percent increased risk of death from all causes. But, that heightened risk of death completely disappeared for those who moved at a moderate intensity for at least 22 minutes per day.
If you want to get busy living, here’s your 22-minute movement prescription:

Start with what you enjoy: brisk walking, dancing, gardening, or playing with kids
Break it up: three 7-minute walks throughout the day absolutely counts

Focus on consistency over intensity: moderate activity beats sporadic intense workouts
If you're over 60, know that it's never too late to start—and the benefits might be even greater than for younger people

08/05/2025

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