You can develop strength and size to suit your personal lifestyle, however quality muscle should be your goal. Muscles are composed of multiple types of tissues, including muscle fibers, connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves. These tissues work together to enable movement, maintain posture, and support other bodily functions like circulation and digestion. They play a key role in glucose regulation, mobility, and resilience against injury, which are important for maintaining a youthful state. During intense physical activity or muscle stress, mitochondria or mitochondrial components can be released into the bloodstream, a process sometimes referred to as “mitochondrial extrusion” or “mitochondrial shedding.” These mitochondria may circulate either as free-floating organelles or as components within structures called extracellular vesicles. Your body is designed this way for survival.
Consistant movement creates muscle contractions, which help to trigger signaling processes, immune responses, and tissue repair. However, too much mitochondrial release, especially in response to extreme stress or injury, can be harmful, as mitochondrial components can trigger inflammatory responses in the body. With the correct balance of movement, nutrition and recovery, my body can be at its optimum for my well being and quality of life.
