In this episode of the Train Together Podcast, hosts Lana Parkes and Jack Faulkner discuss the importance of lifting weights and resistance training. They explore the physical, mental, aesthetic, and long-term benefits of incorporating weightlifting into your fitness routine. The conversation emphasizes that lifting weights is not just about aesthetics but also about improving overall health, mental well-being, and functional movement for life. The hosts encourage listeners to prioritize strength training as a means to enhance their quality of life and longevity. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of weight lifting for longevity and quality of life, focusing on the prevention of sarcopenia and osteoporosis. They emphasize the benefits of consistent weight training, including improved muscle mass and bone density, and provide insights into what a typical weight training session looks like. The conversation also addresses common myths and misconceptions about weight training, reinforcing the idea that soreness and sweating are not definitive indicators of a good workout.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Train Together Podcast

01:26 Why Weights? The Importance of Lifting

05:18 Understanding Resistance Training

08:10 Physical Benefits of Lifting Weights

11:10 Mental Health and Weightlifting

15:14 Aesthetic Goals and Body Image

21:17 Long-Term Benefits of Strength Training

22:03 The Importance of Longevity and Quality of Life

22:36 Understanding Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis

27:01 The Benefits of Weight Lifting

28:13 What a Weight Training Session Looks Like

39:02 Myths and Misconceptions in Weight Training

Keywords

weightlifting, resistance training, mental health, physical fitness, aesthetic goals, strength training, long-term benefits, personal training, exercise, health, longevity, quality of life, sarcopenia, osteoporosis, weight lifting, muscle mass, bone density, fitness, health, strength training.

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A guided weights workout in podcast format so that you can have personal trainers at your finger tips, in your ears and showing you the ins and outs of every workout!

In program 28 of the Train Together podcast, your training buddies Lana Parkes and Jack Faulkner take you through the everything you need to perform an efficient and effective workout. They take care of everything so you can simply show up, pop your headphones in a train! Top quality technique, strength gains and increased confidence are just a few of the outcomes you can expect from this program.Join the crew now!

 In depth video tutorials for todays workout:

A) DB Prone Row

⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/w4vwHKZJH3M⁠⁠⁠ 

B) DB Standing Shoulder Press

⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/BSksYjf60FM⁠⁠⁠ 

C) Lateral Lunge

⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/j0WaxsxAn50⁠⁠⁠ 

D1//2)  DB Chest fly // Russian Twist

⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/WF8AS79Ns0o⁠⁠⁠ //⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/FRgnnuzo8lo⁠⁠⁠ 

E) Push up

⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/XfeTlGrHcjk⁠⁠⁠ 

In program 28 of the Train Together podcast, your training buddies Lana Parkes and Jack Faulkner take you through the everything you need to perform an efficient and effective workout. They take care of everything so you can simply show up, pop your headphones in a train! Top quality technique, strength gains and increased confidence are just a few of the outcomes you can expect from this program.

 In depth video tutorials for todays workout:

A) DB Prone Row

⁠⁠https://youtu.be/w4vwHKZJH3M⁠⁠ 

B) DB Standing Shoulder Press

⁠⁠https://youtu.be/BSksYjf60FM⁠⁠ 

C) Lateral Lunge

⁠⁠https://youtu.be/j0WaxsxAn50⁠⁠ 

D1//2)  DB Chest fly // Russian Twist

⁠⁠https://youtu.be/WF8AS79Ns0o⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/FRgnnuzo8lo⁠⁠ 

E) Push up

⁠⁠https://youtu.be/XfeTlGrHcjk⁠⁠ 

In program 28 of the Train Together podcast, your training buddies Lana Parkes and Jack Faulkner take you through the everything you need to perform an efficient and effective workout. They take care of everything so you can simply show up, pop your headphones in a train! Top quality technique, strength gains and increased confidence are just a few of the outcomes you can expect from this program.

 In depth video tutorials for todays workout:

A) DB Prone Row

⁠https://youtu.be/w4vwHKZJH3M⁠ 

B) DB Standing Shoulder Press

⁠https://youtu.be/BSksYjf60FM⁠ 

C) Lateral Lunge

⁠https://youtu.be/j0WaxsxAn50⁠ 

D1//2)  DB Chest fly // Russian Twist

⁠https://youtu.be/WF8AS79Ns0o⁠ // ⁠https://youtu.be/FRgnnuzo8lo⁠ 

E) Push up

⁠https://youtu.be/XfeTlGrHcjk⁠ 

Lana and Jack talk about common mistakes people make when starting their gym journey including some hat Lana made herself. They follow this with a run down of what they'd do if they were starting their fitness or gym journey today! The episode finishes with a run down of why Lana and Jack started The Train Together Podcast. Enjoy and please share any gym fails that we can share in the comments!

Leessggooo,

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In program 28 of the Train Together podcast, your training buddies Lana Parkes and Jack Faulkner take you through the everything you need to perform an efficient and effective workout. They take care of everything so you can simply show up, pop your headphones in a train! Top quality technique, strength gains and increased confidence are just a few of the outcomes you can expect from this program.

 In depth video tutorials for todays workout:

A) DB Prone Row

https://youtu.be/w4vwHKZJH3M 

B) DB Standing Shoulder Press

https://youtu.be/BSksYjf60FM 

C) Lateral Lunge

https://youtu.be/j0WaxsxAn50 

D1//2)  DB Chest fly // Russian Twist

https://youtu.be/WF8AS79Ns0o // https://youtu.be/FRgnnuzo8lo 

E) Push up

https://youtu.be/XfeTlGrHcjk 

In program 28 of the Train Together podcast, your training buddies Lana Parkes and Jack Faulkner take you through the everything you need to perform an efficient and effective workout. They take care of everything so you can simply show up, pop your headphones in a train! Top quality technique, strength gains and increased confidence are just a few of the outcomes you can expect from this program.

Join the crew now!

 In depth video tutorials for todays workout:

A) DB Prone Row

https://youtu.be/w4vwHKZJH3M 

B) DB Standing Shoulder Press

https://youtu.be/BSksYjf60FM 

C) Lateral Lunge

https://youtu.be/j0WaxsxAn50 

D1//2)  DB Chest fly // Russian Twist

https://youtu.be/WF8AS79Ns0o // https://youtu.be/FRgnnuzo8lo 

E) Push up

https://youtu.be/XfeTlGrHcjk 

In program 28 of the Train Together podcast, your training buddies Lana Parkes and Jack Faulkner take you through the first session one the program. They run you through the basics, helps you to lift with correct form and set yourself up for a successful program of increased form quality, strength and confidence.

Join the crew now!

 In depth video tutorials for todays workout:

A) DB Prone Row

https://youtu.be/w4vwHKZJH3M 

B) DB Standing Shoulder Press

https://youtu.be/BSksYjf60FM 

C) Lateral Lunge

https://youtu.be/j0WaxsxAn50 

D1//2)  DB Chest fly // Russian Twist

https://youtu.be/WF8AS79Ns0o // https://youtu.be/FRgnnuzo8lo 

E) Push up

https://youtu.be/XfeTlGrHcjk