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Apr 3
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2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
About this episode

Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle

  • The new norm. (1:07)

  • Why has this trend shifted? (4:36)

  • Selling strength training for women, the real benefits, and what makes it unique. (7:08)

  • #1 – Promotes better hormone profiles. (7:51)

  • #2 - Have better skin. (17:55)

  • #3 - Can eat more and stay leaner. (21:31)

  • #4 - Have better curves. (24:14)

  • #5 - Feel empowered. (27:23)

  • #6 - Sleep better. (30:55)

  • #7 - Are in less pain. (33:07)

  • #8- Look better (body composition vs weight). (37:51)

  • Questions:

  • How many days a week should a woman lift weights? (39:40)

  • I have a lot of weight to lose. Should I lift weights or lose weight first? (41:57)

  • I don’t want to get bulky. I want to look lean. Should I skip lifting? (43:10)

  • I heard that high reps are better for a feminine look. Is this true? (46:10)

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