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The Benefits Of Strength Training And How to Get Started


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Certain forms of exercise are more effective than others at optimizing our health, metabolism, and longevity. Our aerobic condition, strength, muscle mass, flexibility, and agility are essential for staying healthy and aging well. One main reason why exercise is so effective at keeping us young is due to its hormetic effects. Strength training is one of the best practices for activating hormesis, and it’s available to everyone.

In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk all about the benefits of strength training and how to get started. 


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Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

  • The hormetic effects of exercise (3:25 / 1:36) 
  • What is sarcopenia and what does it have to do with longevity? (4:23 / 2:41) 
  • The importance of protein for muscle growth (5:33 / 3:14) 
  • The hormetic effects of strength training (9:04 / 7:11) 
  • The benefits of strength training (11:18 / 9:23) 
  • Tips for incorporating strength training into your exercise routine (12:34 / 10:40) 
  • What type of protein is needed for muscle growth (15:19 / 13:27)


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