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Strength Changes Everything — 254 episodes

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1

Resistance Training Reverses Aging: Disease

2

Resistance Training Reverses Aging: Sleep

3

Resistance Training Reverses Aging: Joint Pain

4

Resistance Training Reverses Aging: Sarcopenia

5

Resistance Training Reverses Aging: Cognitive Function

6

Resistance Training Reverses Aging: Appearance

7

Resistance Training Reverses Aging: Introduction

8

Old Food Pyramid Versus New: Rethinking Decades of Diet Advice

9

The Truth About Functional Strength Training for Sports and Life

10

Research Review: Wearable Device Trackers and Exercise Intensity Equivalence

11

Longevity and Exercise: The Strength Training Blueprint for Healthspan, with Doug McGuff, MD

12

How Many Sets Per Workout? Why More Isn't Always Better

13

How to Build a Healthy Lifestyle with Whole Foods for Healthy Eating with Gerianne Cygan

14

Tips on Healthy Eating: How to Choose the Best Foods for Your Plate with Gerianne Cygan

15

7 Food Supervillains Sabotaging Your Health: Inflammation and Foods to Avoid with Gerianne Cygan

16

Fast Reps vs Slow Reps: What Science Says About Speed of Movement

17

Concentrated Cardio: The Benefits of HIIT and ReHIIT Explained

18

The Truth About a Full Body Exercise Routine: Why High Effort is Everything

19

5 Mindset Shifts to Crush Your Fitness Resolutions in 2026

20

Benefits to Strength Training: Top 5 Episodes of the Year Reviewed

21

The Science and Application of Exercise Choice and Exercise Order

22

Workout and Recovery Secrets That Actually Work

23

Maximize Your Gains with Proper Muscle Fiber Recruitment

24

Warming Up: Do You Really Need a Warm-Up Exercise Before Strength Training?

25

Gratitude Benefits: The Science Behind a Healthier, Happier You

26

How to Spot Reliable Fitness and Health Advice Online

27

The Strength Training Benefits You'll See From the First Month to the First Year

28

Acute Responses to Strength Training - Why Every Workout Counts!

29

Creatine - The Health Benefits Discussed and Myths Debunked

30

Science-based Single Set Strength Training: The Volume for Efficient Strength and Health Adaptations

31

Struggling to Stay Consistent? 5 Tips to Build Your Motivation for Exercise

32

Strength Training and Myokines: Unlocking Exercise as Medicine

33

Strength Training: The Best Way to Eliminate Visceral Fat and Lower Inflammation

34

The Primal Health Guide to Living Longer, Stronger, and Happier

35

Listener Questions: Protein, BMI, and Bone Health Explained

36

Strength Training Can Lead to an Improvement in Quality of Life

37

Why Strength Training Is the Best Exercise For Your Arthritis

38

What the Science Says About How Strength Training Can Prevent and Reverse Diabetes

39

The Best Exercises to Lower Cholesterol – The Science Behind Strength Training

40

Why Strength Training Should Be Your Go-To Exercise for Blood Pressure Reduction

41

Muscle Size Increases - What's Happening Within Your Muscles

42

Fix Your Core, Fix Your Back: Personal Training Insights You Probably Haven't Heard Before

43

Evidence-Based Strength Training: Ditching Old Paradigms for Proven Success

44

Beyond the Gym: The Role of Protein in Personal and Strength Training Success

45

Beating the Gym: How Personal Trainers and Supervised Training Lead to Lasting Fitness Habits

46

Personal Training for Aerobic Fitness: The Science Behind VO₂ Max and Cardio Gains

47

Forget More Reps – Here's What Makes a Workout Effective

48

The Way to Use 20 Minutes to Real Fitness Results

49

Fitness Isn't Just Steps: Why Effort Matters More Than Your Step Count

50

Why Heart Rate Isn't the Best Measure of a Good Workout

51

The Truth About Sweating: What It Really Means for Your Exercise Routine

52

The Truth About Muscle Soreness: Myths, Recovery, and What to Do Next

53

What Happens When You Stop Strength Training?

54

Are You Smarter Than the Average Gym Goer? Resistance Training Myths Busted!

55

Contralateral Adaptations, Strength Training Through Injury and Surgery

56

Stretch Your Muscles, Stretch Your Life: How Flexibility Impacts Strength, Pain, and Performance with Dr. Dave Behm

57

How to Strength Train Smarter by Controlling Your Range of Motion

58

The Truth About Type I and Type II Muscle Fibers: Strength Training Essentials

59

Why Most People Fail in the Gym (And How Supervision With a Personal Trainer Can Help)

60

The Truth About Exercise Plateaus and How to Move Forward

61

Strength Training for Women: Hormones Aren't Your Enemy with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple

62

Global Consensus: The Science-Backed Benefits of Resistance Training for Healthy Aging

63

Q&A: GLP-1 for Weight Loss: The Science, Side Effects & How to Protect Your Muscles

64

The 6 Essential Elements of an Effective Strength Training Program with Matt Brzycki

65

Strength Training: The Untold Benefits of Exercise for the Brain

66

The 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge: A Smarter Way to Achieve a Metabolic Reset with Gerianne Cygan

67

Why Strength Training Works for Everyone — No Exceptions

68

Can You Reverse Osteoporosis? Strength Training for Bone Mineral Density

69

Q&A: How Strength Training Before and After Injury Can Transform Your Healing Journey

70

How to Lose Fat Without Muscle Loss: Science-Backed Solutions with Dr. Wayne Westcott

71

How to Set Goals for the New Year and Crush 2025 Through Healthy Habits

72

How Resistance Training Exercises for Seniors Can Boost Functional Capacity

73

Q&A: Warm Up or No Warm Up, Eating Before or After Workout, Body Sculpting, Cardio vs. Strength Training

74

NEW SEASON! The Secret to Feeling Decades Younger; Welcoming a New Co-host

75

How Fitness Might Help You Live Longer

76

The Dose-Response Relationship in Exercise

77

Why Does Muscle Really Matter for Weight Loss?

78

The Secret to Strengthening Your Lower Back and Eliminating Lower Back Pain

79

The Causes of Lower Back Pain

80

Muscle Burn Is Your Friend

81

How Strength Training Prevents and Reverses Pre-Diabetes

82

The Exercise Coach Came Out of 2020 Strong, Here's Why

83

Free Weights vs. Machines: Which One Is Better?

84

What Makes Exerbotics So Effective?

85

The Science of Why Strength Changes Everything

86

How Many Benefits To Strength Training Are There?

87

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 2

88

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 1

89

What Role Does Guidance Play in a Person's Ultimate Ability to Achieve Their Desired Results From Exercise?

90

Is There an Extra Benefit to Doing Pre-Exhaustion Sequences?

91

Multi-Joint vs. Single-Joint Strength Movements - Is One Better Than the Other?

92

Should I Stretch Before or After a Strength Training Session?

93

Is It Safe to Wear a Mask While Exercising?

94

Do Smart Scales Actually Work?

95

What Kind of Weight Bearing Exercise is Best for Osteoporosis?

96

Is Twice Per Week Really Often Enough?

97

Does Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?

98

Is 20 Minutes Really Long Enough?

99

What is the Best Way to Lose Belly Fat?

100

Is High-Intensity Strength Training Safe For Seniors Too?

101

Can I Get Strong Without Getting Bulky?

102

What about Cardio? - Part 3: Training For Sports Performance vs Training For Cardiovascular Health

103

What about Cardio? - Part 2: Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss, and How to Stay Strong and Lean into Old Age

104

What about Cardio? - Part 1: Is It Possible To Improve Your Heart Health Without Doing Traditional Cardio Exercise?

105

The World's Smartest 20-Minute Workout

106

Why Muscle Quality Matters More Than Movement Quantity

107

The Biggest Reasons People Can't Stick To The Traditional Exercise Program

108

The Optimal Exercise Program For Maximal Results in Minimal Time

109

The Origin Story of the Exercise Coach and Why Strength Changes Everything

110

Running Isn't the Only Way To Train Your Heart and Lungs

111

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 2

112

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 1

113

Is It Safe to Wear a Mask While Exercising?

114

What about Cardio? - Part 2: Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss, and How to Stay Strong and Lean into Old Age

115

Running Isn't the Only Way To Train Your Heart and Lungs

116

How Fitness Might Help You Live Longer

117

The Dose-Response Relationship in Exercise

118

Why Does Muscle Really Matter for Weight Loss?

119

The Secret to Strengthening Your Lower Back and Eliminating Lower Back Pain

120

The Causes of Lower Back Pain

121

Muscle Burn Is Your Friend

122

How Strength Training Prevents and Reverses Pre-Diabetes

123

The Exercise Coach Came Out of 2020 Strong, Here's Why

124

Free Weights vs. Machines: Which One Is Better?

125

What Makes Exerbotics So Effective?

126

The Science of Why Strength Changes Everything

127

How Many Benefits To Strength Training Are There?

128

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 2

129

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 1

130

What Role Does Guidance Play in a Person's Ultimate Ability to Achieve Their Desired Results From Exercise?

131

Is There an Extra Benefit to Doing Pre-Exhaustion Sequences?

132

Multi-Joint vs. Single-Joint Strength Movements - Is One Better Than the Other?

133

Should I Stretch Before or After a Strength Training Session?

134

Is It Safe to Wear a Mask While Exercising?

135

Do Smart Scales Actually Work?

136

What Kind of Weight Bearing Exercise is Best for Osteoporosis?

137

Is Twice Per Week Really Often Enough?

138

Does Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?

139

Is 20 Minutes Really Long Enough?

140

What is the Best Way to Lose Belly Fat?

141

Is High-Intensity Strength Training Safe For Seniors Too?

142

Can I Get Strong Without Getting Bulky?

143

What about Cardio? - Part 3: Training For Sports Performance vs Training For Cardiovascular Health

144

What about Cardio? - Part 2: Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss, and How to Stay Strong and Lean into Old Age

145

What about Cardio? - Part 1: Is It Possible To Improve Your Heart Health Without Doing Traditional Cardio Exercise?

146

The World's Smartest 20-Minute Workout

147

Why Muscle Quality Matters More Than Movement Quantity

148

The Optimal Exercise Program For Maximal Results in Minimal Time

149

The Origin Story of the Exercise Coach and Why Strength Changes Everything

150

Running Isn't the Only Way To Train Your Heart and Lungs

151

How Fitness Might Help You Live Longer

152

The Dose-Response Relationship in Exercise

153

Why Does Muscle Really Matter for Weight Loss?

154

The Secret to Strengthening Your Lower Back and Eliminating Lower Back Pain

155

The Causes of Lower Back Pain

156

Muscle Burn Is Your Friend

157

How Strength Training Prevents and Reverses Pre-Diabetes

158

The Exercise Coach Came Out of 2020 Strong, Here's Why

159

Free Weights vs. Machines: Which One Is Better?

160

What Makes Exerbotics So Effective?

161

The Science of Why Strength Changes Everything

162

How Many Benefits To Strength Training Are There?

163

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 2

164

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 1

165

What Role Does Guidance Play in a Person's Ultimate Ability to Achieve Their Desired Results From Exercise?

166

Is There an Extra Benefit to Doing Pre-Exhaustion Sequences?

167

Multi-Joint vs. Single-Joint Strength Movements - Is One Better Than the Other?

168

Should I Stretch Before or After a Strength Training Session?

169

Do Smart Scales Actually Work?

170

What Kind of Weight Bearing Exercise is Best for Osteoporosis?

171

Is Twice Per Week Really Often Enough?

172

Does Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?

173

Is 20 Minutes Really Long Enough?

174

What is the Best Way to Lose Belly Fat?

175

Is High-Intensity Strength Training Safe For Seniors Too?

176

Can I Get Strong Without Getting Bulky?

177

What about Cardio? - Part 3: Training For Sports Performance vs Training For Cardiovascular Health

178

What about Cardio? - Part 2: Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss, and How to Stay Strong and Lean into Old Age

179

What about Cardio? - Part 1: Is It Possible To Improve Your Heart Health Without Doing Traditional Cardio Exercise?

180

The World's Smartest 20-Minute Workout

181

Running Isn't the Only Way To Train Your Heart and Lungs

182

Why Muscle Quality Matters More Than Movement Quantity

183

The Biggest Reasons People Can't Stick To The Traditional Exercise Program

184

The Optimal Exercise Program For Maximal Results in Minimal Time

185

The Origin Story of the Exercise Coach and Why Strength Changes Everything

186

How Fitness Might Help You Live Longer

187

Is There an Extra Benefit to Doing Pre-Exhaustion Sequences?

188

Multi-Joint vs. Single-Joint Strength Movements - Is One Better Than the Other?

189

What Role Does Guidance Play in a Person's Ultimate Ability to Achieve Their Desired Results From Exercise?

190

Why Does Muscle Really Matter for Weight Loss?

191

The Dose-Response Relationship in Exercise

192

The Exercise Coach Came Out of 2020 Strong, Here's Why

193

Is It Safe to Wear a Mask While Exercising?

194

How Many Benefits To Strength Training Are There?

195

The Secret to Strengthening Your Lower Back and Eliminating Lower Back Pain

196

The Causes of Lower Back Pain

197

How Strength Training Prevents and Reverses Pre-Diabetes

198

Can I Get Strong Without Getting Bulky?

199

How Fitness Might Help You Live Longer

200

Do Smart Scales Actually Work?

201

Free Weights vs. Machines: Which One Is Better?

202

Muscle Burn Is Your Friend

203

What Makes Exerbotics So Effective?

204

The Science of Why Strength Changes Everything

205

What about Cardio? - Part 3: Training For Sports Performance vs Training For Cardiovascular Health

206

What about Cardio? - Part 2: Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss, and How to Stay Strong and Lean into Old Age

207

What about Cardio? - Part 1: Is It Possible To Improve Your Heart Health Without Doing Traditional Cardio Exercise?

208

Does Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?

209

Should I Stretch Before or After a Strength Training Session?

210

Is High-Intensity Strength Training Safe For Seniors Too?

211

Is Twice Per Week Really Often Enough?

212

What Kind of Weight Bearing Exercise is Best for Osteoporosis?

213

Why Muscle Quality Matters More Than Movement Quantity

214

The Biggest Reasons People Can't Stick To The Traditional Exercise Program

215

The Dose-Response Relationship in Exercise

216

Is 20 Minutes Really Long Enough?

217

Why Does Muscle Really Matter for Weight Loss?

218

The Secret to Strengthening Your Lower Back and Eliminating Lower Back Pain

219

The Causes of Lower Back Pain

220

Muscle Burn Is Your Friend

221

How Strength Training Prevents and Reverses Pre-Diabetes

222

The World's Smartest 20-Minute Workout

223

The Biggest Reasons People Can't Stick To The Traditional Exercise Program

224

The Exercise Coach Came Out of 2020 Strong, Here's Why

225

Free Weights vs. Machines: Which One Is Better?

226

What Makes Exerbotics So Effective?

227

The Science of Why Strength Changes Everything

228

What is the Best Way to Lose Belly Fat?

229

How Many Benefits To Strength Training Are There?

230

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 2

231

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 1

232

What Role Does Guidance Play in a Person's Ultimate Ability to Achieve Their Desired Results From Exercise?

233

Is There an Extra Benefit to Doing Pre-Exhaustion Sequences?

234

Multi-Joint vs. Single-Joint Strength Movements - Is One Better Than the Other?

235

The Optimal Exercise Program For Maximal Results in Minimal Time

236

The Origin Story of the Exercise Coach and Why Strength Changes Everything

237

Should I Stretch Before or After a Strength Training Session?

238

Is It Safe to Wear a Mask While Exercising?

239

Do Smart Scales Actually Work?

240

What Kind of Weight Bearing Exercise is Best for Osteoporosis?

241

Is Twice Per Week Really Often Enough?

242

Does Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?

243

Is 20 Minutes Really Long Enough?

244

What is the Best Way to Lose Belly Fat?

245

Is High-Intensity Strength Training Safe For Seniors Too?

246

Can I Get Strong Without Getting Bulky?

247

What about Cardio? - Part 3: Training For Sports Performance vs Training For Cardiovascular Health

248

What about Cardio? - Part 2: Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss, and How to Stay Strong and Lean Even as You Age

249

What about Cardio? - Part 1: Is It Possible To Improve Your Heart Health Without Doing Traditional Cardio Exercise?

250

The World's Smartest 20-Minute Workout

251

Why Muscle Quality Matters More Than Movement Quantity

252

The Biggest Reasons People Can't Stick To The Traditional Exercise Program

253

The Optimal Exercise Program For Maximal Results in Minimal Time

254

The Origin Story of the Exercise Coach and Why Strength Changes Everything