In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how bodybuilders have helped and hurt the perception of lifting weights.
How movies play a HUGE role in our culture. (2:27) The origins of weightlifting. (5:11) Busting the myth that lifting weights makes you muscle-bound. (8:53) Is the stigma warranted? (11:00) How the 70s and 80s only pushed the poor perception of weight lifting. (14:23) How it was considered cheating in Hollywood if you lifted weights in the 90s. (20:00) The benefits that come from resistance training. (22:46) Why muscle is protective. (25:36) Why do you lose muscle when you train and eat the WRONG way. (29:49) How resistance training is the BEST form of exercise for a strong heart. (36:15) Will resistance training stunt my child’s growth? (38:07) Should I weight train if I am of advanced age? (41:06) Understanding the context of modern life when it comes to resistance training. (43:17) Why the medical community must push for the value of resistance training. (46:13) Getting the average person to understand the EXTREME value of resistance training. (50:59)Related Links/Products Mentioned
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