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589: The deeper meaning of muscle for women | Bonnie Tsui

2025/4/20
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我想要从科学、文化、艺术、社会、性别、权力、政治等各个方面，360度地审视肌肉，特别是女性对肌肉的不同看法。我的成长过程中，父亲既是一位艺术家，又是一位运动的坚定支持者，这影响了我对身体的看法，让我将艺术和运动结合起来。在书中，我探讨了肌肉如何与大脑沟通，以及它在自信、长寿甚至隐喻中的作用。 长期以来，肌肉被等同于男性气质，但这与我们现代社会的需求不符。女性也应该拥有肌肉，拥有力量。女性不应该为了减肥而过度运动和节食，而应该通过力量训练和摄入更多蛋白质来增加肌肉量，从而减少脂肪。从30岁开始，女性会随着年龄增长而逐渐流失肌肉，因此力量训练对于女性的健康、大脑健康和长寿至关重要。肌肉是人体中最适应性强的组织，无论何时开始力量训练，都能获得益处，即使到了70多岁也能增强力量。 肌肉的美不仅在于其外观，还在于其功能性和长寿益处。肩膀的美丽在于其功能性、象征意义和美学价值。Jan Todd 的故事展现了女性力量的可能性，以及社会对女性力量的阻碍和改变。研究肌肉给我最大的收获是了解到肌肉与大脑健康和长寿之间密切相关。我希望每个女性都知道，力量训练是为了她们自己，是为了增强能力和自信。

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Bonnie Tsui, the author of the book "On Muscle", shares her personal journey of exploring the multifaceted aspects of muscle, encompassing its scientific, historical, and cultural significance, particularly for women. She delves into how muscle shapes our identities and the contrasting messages women receive about muscle compared to men. Her unique upbringing, blending art and athletics, provided a balanced perspective on the body's form and function.
  • Bonnie Tsui's book, "On Muscle," explores the science, history, and cultural significance of muscle.
  • Tsui's upbringing, combining art and athletics, influenced her perspective on the body.
  • Women receive different messages about muscle compared to men.

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“Women should be strong—really strong—and lift heavy,” says Bonnie Tsui. 

Tsui, bestselling author, life-long swimmer, and journalist, joins us today to talk about all things muscle, from the cultural perspectives to the health benefits and so much more. 

  • Her book, *On Muscle *(~2:10)

  • The history of muscle for women (~8:15)

  • Muscle is adaptable (~9:25)

  • A love letter to muscle (~11:00)

  • The beauty of shoulders (~13:10)

  • The first female weightlifters (~16:10)

  • Being strong & feminine (~21:07)

  • Health benefits of muscle (~26:10)

  • Age-related loss of muscle (~29:50)

  • Metaphors & muscles (~32:50)

  • What all women should know (~36:05)

  • Favorite muscles (~37:50)

  • Grace & athleticism (~40:30)

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