S4 Ep. 23: Healthy Women Lift Heavy: Weightlifting 101

The Hormone Genius Podcast

Finally, weightlifting is getting the attention it deserves! For years we have learned about how aerobic activity is good for our health and cardiovascular system. But in more recent years, more attention has been given to the benefits of lifting weights. It improves muscle mass, bone density, improves insulin levels, and promotes longevity and cardiovascular health. “Resistance training not only can improve or maintain muscle mass and strength, but also has favorable physiological and clinical effects on cardiovascular disease and risk factors.” American Heart Associaltion We want you to not only understand the benefits of weights, but also how to start and the do's and don'ts of getting started. Join Jamie, Teresa & Emily having a great conversation about the benefits of weightlifting in your life. So let's dive in with a friend and passionate weight lifter, and registered nurse, Emily. Emily loves being married to Dave and raising their six beautiful children. She’s a retired RN. As a homeschooling mom, she finds great joy in sharing new ideas and old books with her kids and gaining her own education in the process. She loves sharing the outdoors with her husband, soaking in early quiet mornings, and hitting the weights at the gym. She writes the newsletter “Mrs6am”- for women who want a more fulfilled femininity and a little fashion and exercise advice on the side. You can sign up for Emily's newsletter here! https://mrs6am.beehiiv.com/ Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.