The Benefits Of Strength Training And How to Get Started

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens.
Certain forms of exercise are more effective than others at
optimizing our health, metabolism, and longevity. Our aerobic
condition, strength, muscle mass, flexibility, and agility are
essential for staying healthy and aging well. One main reason why
exercise is so effective at keeping us young is due to its hormetic
effects. Strength training is one of the best practices for
activating hormesis, and it’s available to everyone. In today’s
episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk all about the
benefits of strength training and how to get started.  This
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(audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The hormetic effects of
exercise (3:25 / 1:36)  What is sarcopenia and what does it
have to do with longevity? (4:23 / 2:41)  The importance of
protein for muscle growth (5:33 / 3:14)  The hormetic effects
of strength training (9:04 / 7:11)  The benefits of strength
training (11:18 / 9:23)  Tips for incorporating strength
training into your exercise routine (12:34 / 10:40)  What type
of protein is needed for muscle growth (15:19 / 13:27)