This episode is a must-listen for women of all ages: Stacy Sims, Ph.D., noted exercise physiologist and co-author of ROAR, talks about the importance of, and mechanics of, heavy resistance training. With hosts Sarah and Britany Williams, Stacy shares:
-what she means by “heavy lifting”;
-how to get started lifting heavy + how to progress;
-how your brain + nervous system benefits from resistance training;
-how to use your cell phone to help you train at home; and,
-ways to incorporate a treadmill into your resistance routine.
Before Stacy joins around 10:39, Britany and Sarah share laughs about found change.
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