A Doctor's Opinion on Strength Training for Aging Women | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #19

Ray Gillenwater and Denise, a member of Starting Strength Boise, talk about her motivation for starting strength training, what recommendations were made years ago for strength training, and her medical opinion of using Starting Strength as preventative medicine.

02:10 Denise's motivation for coming to Starting Strength Boise

02:53 Denser bones from strength training

04:22 Recommendations for strength training years ago

05:17 A medical doctor's point of view of the Starting Strength program

07:38 The squat and the posterior chain

12:36 Denise's barbell weight goals

15:42 Capabilities, abilities, and bone density change after starting the program

20:26 Medical opinion of Starting Strength as preventative medicine

23:20 Demystifying barbells for older women