If You’re Serious About Living Longer, You Have to Get Serious About Getting Strong, Here’s How to Get Started

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Jul 29, 2024

Discover why resistance training is essential for health and longevity. Experts share how to overcome fear and misconceptions about starting strength training. Learn practical tips for beginners on establishing a fitness baseline and the importance of functional movements. Explore the benefits of maintaining strength as we age, with a focus on quality workouts over intensity. Gain insights into the significance of hydration and a positive mindset for empowered aging. Uncover the transformative effects of strength training on confidence and overall well-being.

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Baseline Fitness Assessment

If you're going to the gym occasionally without a program, get a trainer.
Assess your baseline fitness with metrics like a mile time, push-ups, and squats.

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Starting Resistance Training

It's never too late to start resistance training, regardless of current fitness level.
Find something you can do, even if it's small, and build from there.

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Prioritize Resistance Training

Prioritize resistance training above simply walking 10,000 steps.
Use resistance bands for accessible strength training anywhere.

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We know that resistance training is a core component of health and longevity, but it can be daunting for many people to understand where and how to start. If you're seeking expert advice on getting started or continuing your journey to implement resistance training and maintain lean muscle mass, today's episode is for you.

Today on the Dhru Purohit Show, we have a special compilation episode where Dhru speaks with several podcast guests about the importance of strength training and maintaining lean muscle mass. Dhru chats with Dr. Lyon about how to start the resistance training journey if your starting point is a sedentary lifestyle. Dr. Lyon shares why individuals fear beginning and how to overcome this limiting belief. Sal Di Stefano shares his thoughts on where to start, the biggest mistakes people make, and his views on creating sustainable habits. JJ Virgin shares the importance of aging powerfully and focusing on envisioning what you want your life to be like as you age.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a Washington University fellowship-trained physician in nutritional science and geriatrics and is board-certified in family medicine. She founded the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine.

Sal Di Stefano is one of the most highly sought-after experts in fitness. He has a practical and easy-to-execute communication style and is the co-host of Mind Pump Podcast, the world's number-one fitness and health podcast.

JJ Virgin is a renowned health and fitness expert, bestselling author, and prominent media personality. With over three decades of experience in the field, she has become a trusted authority in nutrition, weight loss, and wellness.

In this compilation episode, Dhru and his guests dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

Where Dr. Lyon believes you should start (2:40 / 2:40)
It’s never too late and moving beyond walking (4:20 / 4:20)
Feeling unworthy or a limiting belief (9:49 / 6:35)
Resistance Training: how often and when (13:14 / 10:00)
Use it or lose it (15:10 / 11:56)
How Sal recommends you should be training (18:29 / 15:15)
Top mistakes people make when starting their journey (22:32 / 17:42)
Creating sustainable habits (25:40 / 20:14)
Sal’s recommendations on how to start and exercises to implement (28:50 / 24:00)
JJ’s viewpoint on a sustainable practice (33:50 / 28:50)
Aging powerfully (36:20 / 31:20)
Working on form and balance (39:50 / 35:00)
What is possible as you age (47:50 / 43:00)

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