Better Strength Training Pt.1

This week we start a 2 part exploration of strength training. We discuss it’s important role in all aspects of your health and how to get started with a training program.

Episode 126 of the The Better Show podcast, hosted by March Rogers, Ian Mikutel, Darren Austin, titled "Better Strength Training Pt.1" was published on March 17, 2020 and runs 45 minutes.

March 17, 2020 ·45m · The Better Show

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Summary

This week we start a 2 part exploration of strength training. We discuss it’s important role in all aspects of your health and how to get started with a training program.

Episode Description

Show Notes

3:49 — March shares stats about the minimum recommended amount of strength training.
7:15 — The different classes of exercise and the benefits and different results of each.
9:35 — What is sarcopenia and why strength training guards against it.
13:40 — Why strength training can reduce your risk of falling in old age.
15:44 — The minimum threshold for exercise to qualify as strength training and why it’s important to “push the button.”
22:03 — Ian shared his experience with strength training.
25:11 — The Centenarian Olympics
26:50 — Darren’s history (or lack thereof) with strength training and the conversation he had with his doctor that changed his perspective on exercise and living a healthy lifestyle.
31:30 — Strength training that you can do at home.
36:28 — How soreness is related to exercise and strength training and how to adjust the frequency of your workout to minimize soreness.
40:50 — Ian is curious about how to combine his sauna routine into his strength training routine to maximize the health benefits.