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There sure are a lot of misconceptions out there about strength training, especially from women! I am a big advocate for strength training because it has helped me become happier, stronger, more confident, and more shapely.

Join me for Shapely Strength Training Part I as we dive into 8 common myths I hear about strength training, along with 5 recommendations on how to start your own strength training journey with an eye towards building your shape!

 

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1:43  Sign up for my free Demystify Dinner Roadmap to make easy, delicious dinners without the stress.

2:11  Episode 23: The ups and down of my exercise journey, and why I recommend cardio AND strength!

2:36 Today you’ll learn 8 myths about strength training and my top 5 recommendations for how to create a strength training routine!

3:36  Episode 23: The ups and down of my exercise journey, and why I recommend cardio AND strength!

4:00  Episode 11: Why I am so hooked on research!

4:10  Prime Time Health by Dr. Sears

5:10  Myth #1: Strength training is only for men.

6:06  Myth #2: It’s only for young people.

6:30  Myth #3: You have to lift heavy weights.

8:16  Myth #4: Strength training bulks you up and makes you bigger

10:47  Myth #5: You have to strength train a lot.

11:05 Hear about my 1 rule for exercise in Episode 17 and Episode 19

13:19  Myth #6: It has to be complicated

16:45  Myth #7: You have to like strength training in order to do it

17:43  Episode 8: Get yourself to exercise even when you don’t want to! The power of future pacing.

19:07  Myth #8: There is a magic combination of moves I need to look for

22:31  Robin Arzon, Head Instructor at Peloton

22:53  Sweat app

23:41 My 5 recommendations for starting your own strength training routine

24:51  Recommendation #1: Warm up and stretch

26:18  Recommendation #2: Find a community that resonates with you

27:02  Sweat app

28:06  Recommendation #3: Start small and simple

29:19  Sweat app

29:52  FitFinder Series

30:50  Recommendation #4: If you are starting out, don’t lift heavy weights

32:02  Recommendation #5: Think about your body in 3 groups: upper body, core, and lower body. (Instead of calves, biceps, back, etc.)

35:02  Sweat app, Peloton app

35:23 Leah’s FitFinder Series

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