Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters The Lost Legacy of Women's Strength (Anne Marie Chaker) | Ep 361
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Were women in the past weaker than men, or have we been sold a lie? What if prehistoric women could outlift most modern athletes? And how does understanding this history change the way you train today?
I’m joined by Anne Marie Chaker, author of Lift: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives. We break down archaeological evidence that shows ancient women had elite-level strength, explore how cultural narratives have stripped women of their physical identity, and reveal why midlife can be a prime time for building muscle. You’ll learn simple, sustainable ways to start lifting, structure your workouts, and rethink food as fuel, not the enemy.
Today, you’ll learn all about:
0:00 – Intro
2:24 – From journalist to competitive bodybuilder
4:30 – Archaeological proof of elite ancient women
7:07 – The Viking warrior who wasn’t a man
11:10 – The mixed messages of modern fitness culture
17:37 – How to fuel like an athlete
26:10 – Navigating perimenopause and training
30:05 – First steps for women new to lifting
36:10 – A brief history of strong women in sport
40:09 – How lifting shapes identity and mindset
Episode resources:
- Website: annemariechaker.com
- Book: Lift: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives
- Lift Substack
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-chaker-62119317
- Instagram: @annemariechaker
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