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We began living in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2018. I’m a Japanese-Canadian, having migrated from Canada in 2011. This blog started from my passion for self-improvement, which is deeply rooted in the Japanese concept of “Kaizen.” The word “Kaizen” is widely used in Japan, where I was born and raised. My husband affectionately calls me a “bookworm” because I always read. Every Sunday, I post about whatever projects or thoughts I’m currently focused on.

There are two contributors to this blog. My husband will post a blog every other day, sharing his journey. Just before turning 35, he suffered a severe stroke that left him mostly paralyzed. After intense rehabilitation, he made a remarkable recovery, regaining full mobility. Today, he can run even better than before. His story reminds me constantly of how essential it is to practice “Kaizen” in everyday life. Last year, I invited him to share some of his personal journals here, and his perspective has enriched our content.

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The Foundation of Power: How Your Legs Keep You Grounded

Day 26 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Topic: Study leg muscles — quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves — and how they stabilize movement. Learning Material  If your upper body is the engine that pushes and pulls, your lower body is the foundation that keeps you stable, powerful, and upright. Every step, squat, and jump …

The Ancient Greek Pun I Finally Solved Twenty Years Later

Brian’s fitness journal after a brain stroke Today is March 4th, which means it is also Exelauno Day. What is Exelauno Day? It is a wonderfully nerdy holiday for classicists based on a pun involving the Greek verb exelaunein, which means “to march forth” or “to drive out.” Since “March 4th” sounds like “march forth,” …

Push, Pull, Power: The Teamwork Behind Upper Body Strength

Day 25 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Topic: Explore how chest, shoulders, and arms work together during pushing and pulling motions. Learning Material  Your upper body works like a finely tuned orchestra, each muscle group plays its part to create movement. Whether you’re pushing a door open, pulling groceries toward you, or lifting …

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