Move Even When Injured | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

When sidelined by injury, don’t stop moving—Jill Brown’s “use it or lose it” strategy keeps you strong by training the other limbs, leveraging the cross-neuronal effect to preserve muscle and mobility. Even with surgeries, she stays active, adapting workouts to what’s possible. Science backs this: muscle boosts mitochondria, your body’s energy factories, countering age-related fatigue. Tiny bursts of intense effort matter. Nutrition? Calories in vs. out still rules, but aging reduces needs—so adjust your diet with activity. Longevity isn’t about perfection; it’s about consistent, adaptable…