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Structural
The architecture you live in
Bone density, muscle mass, fascia, and connective tissue form the physical framework. This system responds to movement, nutrition, hormones, and age-related changes.
What it needs
- Progressive resistance training
- Adequate protein (1.2–1.6g/kg for most adults)
- Weight-bearing activity
- Vitamin D and calcium from food
- Hormonal support when clinically indicated
What wrecks it
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Inadequate protein intake
- Chronic cortisol elevation
- Smoking
- Age-related decline without intervention
Indicators to observe
- Muscle strength and mass
- Bone density (DEXA if tested)
- Joint mobility and pain
- Balance and fall risk
- Recovery from injury
What the evidence shows
Resistance training has among the strongest evidence bases in all of medicine. BPC-157 and TB-500 show promising preclinical tissue repair data but human trials remain limited. PEMF and vibration show bone density signals.
Open questions
- Peptide protocols for tissue repair: evidence vs marketing
- Optimal protein timing for muscle preservation
- Fascia-specific training approaches