This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Tom Purvis, the developer of the Resistance Training Specialist® program (RTS®), as well as ExerciseProfessional.com and PersonalTraining.com. This wide-ranging discussion touches on many topics, including the importance of understanding mechanics as a personal trainer, the difference between making decisions with clients and following protocols, and the role of resistance training in long-term health and function. Check out all of the details in this week's episode!

If you would like to connect with Tom and dive further into the content discussed today, be sure to check out the following resources:

• The Resistance Training Specialist® program (RTS®)
• TomPurvis.com
• ExerciseProfessional.com
• PersonalTraining.com
• Instagram (RTS®)
• Instagram (Tom Purvis)
• YouTube (RTS®)