The Rudimentary Life

Episode 20: What If Muscle Building Was Actually Fun


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In our 20th episode of TRL Radio, we’re tackling the importance and practicalities of strength training. Although you may be tempted to skip this episode, thinking “I’m not interested in spending my days pumping serious iron in the gym,” we implore you to give it a listen.  You’ll be surprised just how easy it is to incorporate strength training into your life. No matter what your current workout plan is, even if you don’t have one at all, strength training is for EVERYONE!

 

In this episode we dive into:

- Defining Strength Training

- The science behind strength training – the “why and how” it works

- Key benefits of strength training:

· Glucose regulation

· Health and longevity

· Metabolic rate

· Hormonal health

· Support through perimenopause and menopause

- How to strength train:

· Progressive overload

· Training to failure

· Find a friend

· Consistency

- Variety is vital

- Accessibility

- This Week’s “Rudimentary Ritual” – 30 minutes of activity, 5 days/week

- Recipe to try – Get Yolked Burger

 

Things we mention in this episode:

- YouTube Workout


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The Rudimentary LifeBy Eric and Michele Hall