Sharon Trapnell Myotherapy

11/02/2026

I think Victoria needs a new thermostat. It's clearly broken

05/02/2026

Start small, stay consistent.
Thank you to Dr. Howard Luks for this infograph

Waiting for the “right” program often becomes waiting for a life that never arrives. But consistency even imperfect, even short, even interrupted teaches your body that it is still needed, still capable, still alive.

Those small, ordinary sessions protect your balance, your bones, your independence. They keep you able to rise from a chair, carry your own bags, steady yourself when you stumble.

You are not failing if your workout isn’t perfect.
You are succeeding if you keep coming back.

Strength is not built in ideal moments.
It’s built in ordinary days repeated.

20/01/2026

This one is important, please take the time to read.
Credit to Dr Howard Luks for the use of this message.

Most people over 40 don’t age because of “time”…
they age because of undernourished muscle.
They slowly starve their muscle tissue, eating light breakfasts, avoiding meat out of fear, snacking on carbs, and calling it ‘healthy.’ Then they wonder why they feel weak, why joints hurt, or why fat replaces muscle.

Here’s the truth medical professionals already know

1. Your muscles are not optional; they’re an endocrine organ.
Muscle protects against
-Insulin resistance
-Frailty
-Osteoporosis
-Cognitive decline
-Falls and fractures
-Chronic inflammation

And yet after 40, muscle becomes harder to build because of anabolic resistance your muscle fibers stop responding to small protein doses. Meaning:
The same meal you ate at 20 won’t trigger muscle protein synthesis at 50.
Not unless you increase the dose.

2. The “eat less, move more” narrative ruins older bodies.
We sold a lie that shrinking = healthy.
So midlife adults cut calories, skip meals, and walk endlessly…
while losing muscle they desperately need.

Longevity is about staying capable.

3. Protein needs go UP with age, not down.
Most research points to ~1.2–1.6 g/kg/day for healthy aging
almost double what many older adults eat.
But society encourages less
“Small portions”
“Light meals”
“Avoid meat”
“Protein shakes are for gym bros”
NO!!
They’re for anyone who wants to stay independent.

4. If you want to age well, the priority isn’t skincare ..it’s muscle.
After 60, muscle loss accelerates.
After 70, sarcopenia becomes the gateway drug to disability.
Falls → fractures → hospital → bedrest → muscle loss → loss of independence.
It’s not dramatic — it’s textbook.

You are not fragile.
You are adaptable.
The biology proves it.
Muscle responds to
-Protein
-Load
-Recovery

Even in your 60s, 70s and 80s.

17/01/2026

Ageing gracefully takes dedication to keep your body trained.
Some wise words from Dr Howard Luks.

Balance and mobility are more than skills they are freedom.

As we age, the risk of falls rises. Falls are not just accidents; they are one of the leading causes of injury-related disability in older adults. A single fall can change your independence, your confidence, and your ability to live life fully.

The good news is that balance and mobility can be trained. Exercises that challenge your coordination, improve joint range of motion, and strengthen stabilizing muscles don’t just make you steadier they make you safer, more confident, and more capable of living without fear.

Older adults who engage in regular balance and mobility training dramatically reduce their risk of falls, maintain independence longer, and enjoy a higher quality of life.

16/01/2026

15/01/2026

Did you know tendons and muscles get stronger with load?

09/01/2026

I hope you all managed through the hot weather, a little relief today, stay hydrated 😊

01/01/2026

Happy New Year.
I hope you had a great time bringing in the new year.
Don't forget to do things that bring you joy, surround yourself with the people who make you smile.
Wishing you great success for 2026. 😊

24/12/2025

Wishing you all a fabulous Christmas and spectacular new year.
Back on the 5th January 🎄🎁

24/12/2025

Another pearl from Dr Howard Luks.

Joints are built to move
to be nourished by motion,
supported by strong muscles,
and stabilized by coordination and control.
When movement disappears, strength fades
and joints are left unprotected.

Appropriate progressive movement
helps maintain joint health by strengthening the muscles,
tendons, and connective tissues that share the load.
Movement improves circulation,
supports cartilage nutrition,
and reinforces stability through strength.

Weakness forces joints to absorb stress alone.
Strength teaches the body how to distribute it.
When muscles do their job,
joints are guided, protected, and respected.

This doesn’t mean reckless motion.
It means intentional movement.
It means training through safe ranges,
building strength gradually,
and restoring confidence step by step.

Your joints don’t ask for less movement
they ask for better support.
They ask for strength, control and consistency.
Move with purpose.
Build strength around what matters.
Because strong joints are not the result of avoidance,
but of movement done well.

23/12/2025

What are your thoughts on exercise and movement in general?