As we close out the year, a thought keeps coming back to me:
We spend a lot of time setting goals — bigger lifts, faster runs, leaner physiques — but we rarely give the thing that makes all of that possible the attention it deserves:
Our brain's energy.
You probably didn't notice most of this year slip past quietly...
A little slower thinking here. A bit more mental fatigue there.
Forgetting names. Losing your train of thought. Feeling drained even after a night of sleep.
Those are not just signs of stress or age.
They're your brain telling you something important:
It runs on energy. And when that energy falters, everything else falters with it.
I want to point you to a piece that lays this out clearly — not because it's something you have to do perfectly, but because it deserves to be part of how you think about your health going into the new year.
👉 The Brain Energy Blueprint: How to Power Your Memory, Protect Your Mind & Stay Sharp for Life
This is more than "tips."
It's a framework for how your brain supports everything you do:
Your focus in the gym- Your ability to recover
- Your mood and motivation
- Your memory and decision-making
- Your resilience under stress
The brain is not some abstract thing you think about when you're older.
It's the operating system that runs this entire body — and it needs fuel and support just like your muscles do.
If there's one piece of reading that could change how you think about your health in the year ahead, make it this.
Here's to a sharper mind and a healthier body in the year to come.
Happy New Year!
Move Well. Look Well. Live Well.
Coach Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS, CISSN
Team Critical Bench
P.S. This isn't just about aging gracefully — it's about showing up more fully every day. If you care about strength, clarity, and longevity, give this a look before midnight.
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