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Mar 2023

38m 18s

#796: Strength training

About this episode

Life tasks become easier, heart condition improves, fat levels reduce, self esteem sky rockets, bones become stronger, mental focus increases....yet so many people still fear Strength Training! In this weeks show we talk:

What actually is strength training
The benefits of strength training
How to put together a strength training program
Mixing strength and conditioning

If you want to live a happy life then you need this show in it.

Enjoy!

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