Strength Training for Everyone
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Perhaps your doctor mentioned it to you: consider adding strength training to your weekly routine. And here’s the thing: Strength training gets even more important as we get older. So in this episode, Dr. Andrew Miners, Medcan’s director of sports medicine and fitness, and McMaster kinesiology professor Dr. Stuart Phillips provide a guide to optimal strength training for everyone — particularly those who are getting older, who can use their stronger muscles to stay active and vibrant longer than ever before. Get tips on how to start properly, and learn about the latest research on the surprising ways strength training can change your body and your mind for the better. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.
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