The Power of Movement: Strength, Stamina, and Showing Up with Debra Duby

In this episode of Going the Distance, host Jill Consor Beck and strength training coach Debra Duby discuss the importance of accountability in fitness, the journey of transitioning careers, and the impact of strength training on health, especially as we age. They explore how to fit workouts into busy lives, the significance of nutrition, and the role of mental health in maintaining an active lifestyle. Debra shares insights on training adaptations during COVID-19, the importance of independence in fitness, and how to approach strength training for different age groups. The conversation also touches on parenting a young athlete and fostering a healthy body image in a competitive environment.More about Jill & Go Long:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for Go Long’s newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Go Long⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More about Debra Duby:DebraDuby.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strengthlab.tvStrengthlab Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentioned in this Episode:HypertrophyRucking45-Degree HyperRomanian DeadliftsDebra's daughter being awesome @ a Volleyball GameJump to:00:00 - Introduction to Accountability Coaching04:21 - Deb's Journey to Strength Training07:16 - Adapting to Change: The Impact of COVID-1914:15 - Building Independence in Fitness16:38 - Fitting Fitness into a Busy Life23:50 - Overcoming Brain Fog and Staying Active26:39 - Balancing Running and Strength Training31:40 - Nutrition and Fueling for Workouts34:39 - Full Body vs. Split Workouts39:55 - The Importance of Changing Workout Routines42:38 - Progressive Overload in Strength Training47:38 - The Importance of Strength Training as We Age52:46 - Starting Strength Training: Overcoming Barriers01:00:13 - The Role of Weighted Vests and Rucking01:03:02 - Targeting Glutes Without Bulking Quads01:05:17 - Parenting and Promoting Healthy Body Image01:12:23 - The Critical Role of Muscle in Longevity