Strength Training, Injury, and Women’s Health with Colleen McGinnis - Ep. #50

Are you doing regular strength training and do you know the full range of benefits? And women, did you know strength training is essential as you age into your masters years? Catch this episode where Bob and Dina sit down with Colleen McGinnis, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Women’s Health Specialist based out of Boulder, Colorado to talk strength training, nutrition, injury prevention, aging, and women’s health. Topics we discuss include: Colleen’s athletic background and what inspired her to get into her current career path Reasons athletes get injured and the nutritional contributions The importance of a good warm-up prior to exercise Fueling in and around workouts for female athletes Myths and misconceptions about strength training Colleen’s personal nutrition journey Adapting training with the menstrual cycle and the perimenopausal biological life stage Links: WellBody Lab – Colleen’s virtual private practice REVO Physiotherapy in Boulder, Colorado – where you can see Colleen in person for physical therapy and strength & conditioning Connect with Colleen on IG @wellbodylab_drcolleen or via email [email protected] Quote from Colleen: “If you’re not going to make time for strength training, then you’re going to have make time for injury, so it’s your choice.” Read More about our guest: https://www.revoptboulder.com/colleen-mcginnis Thank you to our podcast sponsor, InsideTracker, who provides you with a personalized plan to build endurance, boost energy and optimize your health for the long haul. Created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics, InsideTracker analyzes your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you’re optimized—and where you’re not. You’ll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body. Use the code ISNPODCAST for a 20% savings on any of their testing panels. Follow them on Instagram @insidetracker and Facebook at InsideTracker. This episode is also brought to you by All Around Snack Co., founded by Sport Dietitian, Bob Seebohar. All Around Snack Co. has super tasty snacks that are low in added sugars, contain zero dyes, colorings or additives and help control blood sugar for steady energy levels throughout the day. Perfect for kids, families, athletes and everyone in between! Check out Gourmet Snack Mix, ENRG BITES, or Protein Puffs at www.allaroundsnackco.com and use the code ISNPODCAST22 for 15% off your order at the All Around Snack Co. website. Learn about Bob and Dina’s services: Find Bob at www.enrgperformance.com and Dina at www.nutritionmechanic.com