Ep 2: How to Choose a Strength Training Program
This is the episode where we lay out our fitness philosophy and give you steps to take action right away.
Strength training is by far the most effective way to increase muscle mass, boost your metabolism, and improve your health in more ways than you can imagine, from mobility, balance, and flexibility to reduced risk of metabolic disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and injury. It also tests you physically and mentally because it’s hard—one of the best reasons for doing it!
Today is about getting you moving on a training program right away.
We will definitely cover some basic principles of strength training and muscle building, but we’ll save a deep dive into all things strength-related for the next episode, where we’ll examine in great detail WHY strength and resistance training are so important.
But today is all about ACTION. Getting you moving and lifting right away. No excuses.
Timestamps:
00:31 - The effectiveness of strength training
02:05 - Understanding the lingo (defining terms)
06:56 - Why follow a training program (vs. random exercise)?
07:56 - Requirements for an effective strength training program
10:40 - The best type of exercise and equipment for strength
13:36 - What if I don&apost have access to a barbell or power rack?
16:13 - The importance of the "Big 4" compound lifts
18:05 - Proper form and technique
21:15 - Choosing the right program
33:07 - Your plan of action to START TODAY
35:46 - Recap and preview of upcoming episodes
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