The Exercise Intervention

In this introductory episode Ben and Len cover:

- Why we started the podcast

- Our personal history and relationship with exercise and training

- Our experience as coaches in the fitness industry

Today Lenny and Ben discuss the difference between free weights (e.g. Dumbbells and barbells) and machines in a gym! 

Questions answered in this podcast:

What are the positives of each and what are the negatives of each? 

What do you need to consider when using each?

Which is better? (HINT: Neither is better than the other)

When would be use each in our own training as well as when we are training our clients?

In this episode we answer the question, "What is strength training?" 

We discuss benefits and issues that arise with exercise and strength training across the lifespan including:

- Should children be lifting weights?

- Physiological changes across puberty and how they affect training

- How to set yourself up for less health issues as you age

- Potential risks and benefits for adolescents, adults and the elderly

- Why is it so important for women and the elderly to be exercising and lifting weights?