031 | Wonder Women | Why Women Should Lift Heavy Things
Show Summary:
On today’s show, we discuss why women should lift heavy things as part of their regular workouts.
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Intro:
The show starts with the hosts talking about forbidden words on our show.
Win/Fail:
In our win/fail segment:
Peter talks about not knowing how to behave on the sideline during his kid’s sporting events. Gary offers him some sage advice. WIN.
Gary has booked a family vacation. This is a big deal for Gary as he has trouble spending money. WIN.
Sarah has not cried this week! She had been crying three times a day but has not this week. WIN.
Main Discussion:
Next, we dive into our topic of the day, “Wonder Women | Why Women Should Lift Heavy Things.”
In this show, we talk about the physical and mental benefits of women lifting heavy things.
Physical
- Improved body composition vs. scales
- Increased metabolism
- Increased bone density
- Increased strength
- Decreased pain
- Increased endurance
Mental
- Improved confidence
- Feel better about appearance
- Look good, feel good
- More self-reliant
- Overall improved mental health
Myths & Barriers
- Spot training
- Getting toned
- Keep the “good” and lose the “bad”
- Fearing the other half of the gym
- Not wanting to be bulky or manly
- Not knowing how
Fan Feedback:
- Comment from Denise asking if there are long-term effects from using topical muscle warmers before workouts.
- Our fans are calling Peter out about salad being his “favorite” food.
Key Topics:
- Strength training
- Metabolism
- Hormones
- Cardio
- Body Composition
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- None
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