Dr. Howard Luks

Dr. Howard Luks Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist. Author: Longevity Simplified
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A Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of the shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle. I have a very "social" patient centric approach and believe that the more you understand about your issue, the better your decisions will be. Ultimately your treatments and my recommendations will be based on proper communications, proper understanding, and shared decision making principles --- all geared to improve your quality of life and get you or your loved one back on the field or back in the game.

01/31/2026

Can’t forget the hamstring muscles.
I see a lot of people in the gym neglect them.
Slow descent, faster return. When it gets too easy put the bench lower.

01/31/2026

Stop thinking about what you used to do.
Even if it was just a few months ago.
Especially if it was two decades ago.
Look at what you want to do now.
Train to be able to do that.
Look forward three decades.
What do you want to be able to do then?
Train for that, too.
When you train, look forward—not backward.
Train for what you want to continue doing.
Train, adapt, and build.
Your world will immediately stop narrowing.

This isn’t about lifting the heaviest weights or training like an athlete. It’s about challenging your body safely and p...
01/30/2026

This isn’t about lifting the heaviest weights or training like an athlete. It’s about challenging your body safely and progressively, giving your muscles and bones the stimulus they need to grow stronger. Stronger muscles support your joints, stronger bones resist fractures, and stronger movement keeps you independent, confident, and capable in daily life.

You are never too old to build strength. You are never too old to reclaim movement. And every day you show up, you prove to yourself that your body is still capable, still resilient, and still alive.

Tendons require load to heal and retain capacity.When you place the right amount of stress on them, they remodel, streng...
01/30/2026

Tendons require load to heal and retain capacity.

When you place the right amount of stress on them, they remodel, strengthen, and adapt. Without load, they weaken, lose elasticity, and become more prone to injury.

That doesn’t mean reckless jumping or heavy lifting. It means gradual, progressive, controlled loading exercises that challenge your tendons just enough to stimulate repair and growth. Isometric holds, resistance work, and mindful movements all provide the stimulus they need to recover and thrive.

Tendon pain is not permanent. With the right load, patience, and consistency, your tendons can regain capacity, become more resilient, and support the movements that let you stay independent, strong, and active.

Your tendons respond to what you give them.
They learn from stress, adapt to challenge, and reward you with function.
Don’t fear loading them.

THE BEST DAYS TO EXERCISE
01/30/2026

THE BEST DAYS TO EXERCISE

Obesity is a causal risk factor for dementia.Each 1-standard deviation increase in BMI (about 5 kg/m²) predicted a 63% i...
01/29/2026

Obesity is a causal risk factor for dementia.

Each 1-standard deviation increase in BMI (about 5 kg/m²) predicted a 63% increase in the risk of vascular dementia in this Mendelian randomization study.

High blood pressure mediated up to 25% of this genetic effect.

Both of these are modifiable risk factors, suggesting that dementia risk can be lowered substantially by paying attention to one's weight and blood pressure.

h/t FoundMyFitness

01/29/2026

Push off fast… and push the ball hard.

I’m still climbing. (You should read The Second Mountain by David Brooks)I can’t see the summit yet. The peak is hidden ...
01/29/2026

I’m still climbing.
(You should read The Second Mountain by David Brooks)

I can’t see the summit yet. The peak is hidden in clouds of uncertainty, in the distance that feels too far to reach. Some days, it feels impossible. Some days, my legs are tired, my lungs burn, and my body whispers, “Maybe this is enough.”

But perhaps the point isn’t the summit at all. Perhaps the real journey is everything that happens along the way: the people who walked with me, the lessons I learned, the strength I discovered in moments I thought I couldn’t go on.

It’s carrying forward everything and everyone I’ve loved, every memory, every shared laugh, every challenge faced and overcome. It’s knowing that each step, no matter how small, no matter how slow, is building something bigger than me.

The climb isn’t just about reaching the top. It’s about honoring the journey, the growth, and the resilience that keep me moving forward.

And even when I can’t see the summit, I keep climbing. Because the ascent itself is proof. I’m still here. I’m still capable. I’m still alive. I’m still fighting. And in that, there is everything worth striving for.

I used to think that if I wasn’t sore, the workout didn’t “work.”That mindset? It led me straight into burnout… and even...
01/29/2026

I used to think that if I wasn’t sore, the workout didn’t “work.”

That mindset? It led me straight into burnout… and eventually, injury. I pushed harder than my body could handle, chased pain like it was proof of effort, and ignored the quiet signals my body was giving me.

Soreness is not the signal of progress. It’s often just inflammation or tissue stress. The real signal is adaptation the subtle, cumulative changes happening inside your muscles, tendons, and nervous system.

Adaptation doesn’t shout. It whispers. A slightly stronger push, a firmer balance, a lift that feels easier than last week that’s progress. That’s your body learning, getting stronger, more resilient, more capable.

The workouts that truly work are the ones you can repeat consistently, safely, and progressively. They don’t have to leave you aching for days. They just have to make your body and mind stronger over time.

Chasing soreness is chasing the wrong signal.
Chasing adaptation is chasing freedom
the freedom to move, lift, bend, and live without injury or fear.

Too much intensity with too little rest and recovery doesn’t make you stronger it leads to stagnation, poor performance,...
01/29/2026

Too much intensity with too little rest and recovery doesn’t make you stronger it leads to stagnation, poor performance, or injury.

Coming back from an injury takes far longer than you imagine, and the process is never linear. Some days feel like progress, others feel like setbacks. It’s frustrating, humbling, and yes emotionally draining.

The truth is, avoidance isn’t weakness it’s wisdom. Protecting your body today can prevent weeks, months, or even years of struggle later. And having an active recovery plan stretching, mobility work, light movement, nutrition, sleep isn’t optional. It’s part of the strategy that keeps you moving safely, consistently, and with purpose.

Your body is resilient, but it’s not invincible. Progress is built on smart effort, not constant strain. When you respect rest and recovery, you actually accelerate long-term gains, protect joints, tendons, and muscles, and prevent injuries that could steal your independence.

Think of it like this.
You’re not just training for today
You’re training for the years ahead, for a body that moves, responds, and adapts. And sometimes, the strongest choice you can make is to pause, recover, and move again stronger.

5 Things This (Currently) Injury-Free 62-Year-Old Would Tell His Frequently Injured 40-Year-Old Self
01/28/2026

5 Things This (Currently) Injury-Free 62-Year-Old Would Tell His Frequently Injured 40-Year-Old Self

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