Are you scared of using weights in your workouts? Firefighter turned osteopath David Vaux joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how to get started with strength training in midlife to put a spring back into your step.

David and Liz discuss why weight training should be a non-negotiable, top exercises to build strength and avoid frailty, plus why it's never too late to get stronger in midlife.

The episode also covers slow twitch versus fast twitch fibres, the surprising consequence of not prioritising sleep in midlife, and how best to deal with pain.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Stronger: How to Build Strength by David Vaux
• Stronger Consulting website
• Minimal loading YouTube video
• The foundational 10 YouTube video
• Why strong bones save lives, with Kate Muir
• Grip Like a Gorilla book
• What chronic illness taught me, with Lily Earle
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]  or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show

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