For the vast majority of human history, physical challenge wasn't optional — it was necessary for survival.
Our ancestors built fences, gathered food, and walked everywhere.
Only in the last 150 years has comfort become our default state.
This shift has been so rapid that our bodies haven't had time to adapt. We're essentially hunters and gatherers trying …
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