E37: Why Strength Training is KEY for Weight Loss & Improved Metabolism with Jenna Johnston

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I have Jenna Johnson, a personal trainer, as my guest. We're going to talk about strength training, and answer some questions around what strength training is, common misconceptions, and some important advice you don’t want to miss.In this episode:[03:55] Cardio vs. Strength Training: which one is more effective?[09:39] Common misconceptions about strength training: heavy lifting and bulking up[12:52] The benefits of having a personal trainer for beginners[16:20] The importance of progressional training[18:36] Strength training for a healthier pregnancy and postpartum recovery[26:22] How to create long-term health goalsResources- Nourish Your Hormones Course: use the code HHPODCAST for $50 OFF Nourish Your Hormones!- 3 secrets to balance your hormones workshop- Free hormone balance guideConnect with LeishaInstagram: @leishadrewsWebsite: www.leishadrews.comApply to work 1:1 with Leisha HEREConnect with JennaInstagram: @fueled.fitness.nutritionWebsite: www.fueledfit.orgSend us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass