Function Over Form: Building a Body That Works (Not Just Looks Good)
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Function Over Form: Building a Body That Works (Not Just Looks Good)
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YouTube video: https://youtu.be/2ar_pOnzq1w?s...
From grocery-store stretches to MMA training, learn why endurance, strength, and flexibility matter more than six-pack abs—and how to reclaim your health narrative.
In a culture obsessed with appearances, Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas, PhD, challenges the norm by advocating for a focus on *functionality* over aesthetics.
Using examples like MMA fighters judged for their age and gym routines prioritizing "mirror muscles," he argues that true health lies in what your body can *do*—not how it looks.
By prioritizing strength, flexibility, and endurance, individuals can achieve longevity and resilience, free from societal pressures.
Practical takeaways include integrating functional movements into daily life (e.g., stretching while shopping) and rejecting superficial metrics of success.
This mindset shift, he emphasizes, not only enhances physical performance but also fosters mental clarity and confidence.
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