Benefits to Strength Training: Top 5 Episodes of the Year Reviewed

What do the most listened-to strength episodes of 2025 reveal about how you train?

Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher look back at the most-watched and downloaded episodes of 2025. In this episode, they break down the top 5 most downloaded conversations, reveal their favorite moments from the season, and revisit the insights that resonated most with listeners. They cover why strength training works for everyone, how to lose fat without sacrificing muscle, and why safe, sustainable workouts are the real long-term investment.

• Amy starts by revealing the most downloaded and watched episodes of the year. She explains why those topics mattered and why so many people kept coming back to them.
• Amy and Dr. Fisher go through the Top 5 most listened-to episodes this year. They talk about what made each one resonate so strongly with listeners and what people really care about when it comes to strength training.
• Learn why the most popular episode focused on losing fat without losing muscle. Amy and Dr. Fisher revisit what Dr. Wayne Westcott shared and why it struck a chord. If fat loss is a goal for you, this explains why strength training matters so much.
• Amy and Dr. Fisher explain what happens when you lose weight without strength training. They share that up to about 50% of weight loss can be muscle if resistance training isn't included. You'll see why working with a personal trainer can make a big difference here.
• Learn how strength training supports brain health. Dr. Fisher talks about improved memory, processing speed, mood, and confidence. He also explains how it can reduce anxiety and support long-term brain health.
• Dr. Fisher reveals his Top 5 episodes of the year. His favorite focuses on the six essential elements of an effective strength training program. The biggest takeaway is that workouts should be safe, sustainable, and realistic.
• Why Dr. Fisher sees strength training as an investment that pays dividends now and later in life.
• Dr. Fisher shares a powerful quote from his research. No medication improves fitness, function, or frailty the way exercise does. It's a reminder of why strength training remains such a critical tool for health.
• Learn the immediate benefits of strength training. Dr. Fisher explains that training is not all about long-term gains like building muscle or strength. You often feel better mentally and physically right after a workout.
• Amy shares her top moments from the season. She talks about what happens when you stop strength training and how sarcopenia develops over time.
• Why Amy compares strength training to brushing your teeth. It's not about motivation, it's about habit. This mindset shift can change how you approach exercise completely.
• Amy explains why guidance matters when it comes to what you should and shouldn't do in the gym. Understanding what's possible for your body builds confidence. A personal trainer helps provide that clarity and safety.
• Amy and Dr. Fisher discuss protein and why it's so important for strength training.
• Amy covers the role of stretching in muscle building. Tightness and restrictions can limit how well a muscle strengthens. She also shares why coach-assisted stretching is becoming such a valuable addition to training.

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The Top 5 Episodes of 2025 :

1 - How to Lose Fat Without Muscle Loss: Science-Backed Solutions with Dr. Wayne Westcott (season 2, episode 5)

2 - Can You Reverse Osteoporosis? Strength Training for Bone Mineral Density (season 2, episode 7)

3 - Why Strength Training Works for Everyone — No Exceptions (season 2, episode 8)

4 - Strength Training: The Untold Benefits of Exercise for the Brain (season 2, episode 10)

5 - NEW SEASON! The Secret to Feeling Decades Younger; Welcoming a New Co-host (season 2, episode 1)

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