The NAF Physio Podcast 075 Talking About Older Females Lifting Heavy Sh*t with Dr Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf
Aug 11, 2024
Dr. Sarah Court is an advocate for heavy lifting among older women, while Laurel Beversdorf specializes in strength training for this demographic. They discuss the transformative power of strength training, particularly for women during menopause, emphasizing its benefits for bone density and overall empowerment. Their conversation tackles cultural misconceptions around weightlifting and the negative media narratives that perpetuate fear around exercises like deadlifts. Listeners are encouraged to embrace strength training as a core element of health and well-being.
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Hip Pain and Strength Training
- Laurel Beaversdorf's hip pain led her back to strength training.
- Strength training eliminated her hip pain and allowed her to achieve things like pull-ups.
Cancer and Strength Training
- Sarah Court's breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent estrogen-reducing medication motivated her to start lifting.
- She now encourages her female patients to incorporate strength training into their routines.
Gender Roles and Exercise
- Societal gender roles often discourage women from weightlifting, promoting gentler exercises instead.
- This limits women's strength potential and reinforces harmful stereotypes.