Strength training is one of the best exercises you can do for weight loss and your overall health, but it can be hard to sift through all the info online about it. In this episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Payton Busker, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Head of Content and Fitness Instructor at Evlo Fitness! Dr. Busker is walking us through the basics of training, including how to get started, what the benefits of strength training are, and the truth behind the functional training trend. Connect with the Evlo Fitness team! ⁠Dr. Payton Busker’s Instagram⁠ ⁠Evlo Fitness Instagram⁠ ⁠Evlo Fitness Tiktok⁠ ⁠Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT⁠ ⁠Fit Body, Happy Joints Podcast ⁠ Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery lists, monthly challenges, and more! ⁠https://themillennialnutritionist.com/membership⁠ Some key takeaways on strength training: If possible, seek out fitness programs and classes taught by physical therapists. Physical therapists have extensive training and knowledge of anatomy, helping you to prevent and/or recover from injuries. The general personal training space is not nearly as regulated and personal trainers might not have that same knowledge. When you build muscle mass, you’re actively combatting the natural muscle loss that comes with aging. Not only will your physique improve, but you’ll also decrease your likelihood of falls as you get older, decrease loss of bone density, and increase the calories you burn in a day without tons of cardio. If you’re just starting out with strength training and feel a little bit intimidated, start super small. Look for simple exercises that focus on one muscle group at a time (rather than compound movements), and start with body weight or 5 lb. dumbbells 1-3 times per week. Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at ⁠https://themillennialnutritionist.com/individual-nutrition-coaching⁠. Connect with us!: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist⁠ Website: ⁠https://themillennialnutritionist.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themillennialnutritionist/support