Science Behind Strength Training for Your Health

Strong muscles play a key role in our ability to do the everyday activities we need and love to do (including sexy time). For most, getting the gumption to pick up a weight feels impossible. It doesn't have to be! Groundbreaking research tells us that doing something is better than doing nothing. Simple is sexy folks. If reducing frailty isn’t enough of a motivator, then maybe erectile dysfunction is. Exercise is the number one preventative medicine for erectile dysfunction. So get up and grab those weights, your penis (and your partner) will thank you.

Join Brad Currier, a PhD candidate at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, and Pelvic Health Specialist in Asheville, NC, Dr. Susie Gronski, as they uncover simple, sensible, and science-best ways to strengthen your muscles for your health.

Video Chapters:

0:52 82% of people don’t meet resistance training guidelines
2:24 Benefits of strong muscles
3:23 Strength training guidelines for general health
4:15 Why people avoid lifting weights
6:35 You can build strong muscles with lighter weights
7:32 You can build muscle without getting massive and bulky
9:55 The 3 most studied resistance training programs (load, sets, and frequency)
10:25 Doing something is better than nothing.
10:52 Exercise dose to build muscle strength
10:59 Exercise dose to build muscle mass with resistance training
12:33 Minimum number of days to get benefits from resistance training
13:30 How many reps and sets should you do for muscle strengthening
18:30 Resistance training to improve daily activity
20:00 Strengthening pelvic floor muscles
23:30 Testosterone and steroids for muscle strength
27:04 Supplements are a waste of money
29:03 Best advice if you’re new to strength training
32:11 Connect with Brad on Twitter and LinkedIn

Meet Our Guest:

Brad Currier is a PhD candidate at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. Brad’s research aims to improve health throughout the lifespan, with a particular focus on muscle, nutrition, and exercise. Brad has been recognized for his work by several organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

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RESOURCES:

Free sex and pelvic pain resources https://drsusieg.com/resources

Online Pelvic Pain Relief Program for Men https://drsusieg.com/pelvic-pain-in-men-online-program

Connect With Brad Currier:

Check out Brad and his team’s research here: 10.1249/01.mss.0000988184.72637.ef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/brad_currier

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-currier

CONNECT WITH ME DR. SUSIE AND HER TEAM:

Website: https://drsusieg.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.susieg/ and https://www.instagram.com/lainie_ot/

Disclaimer:

This information is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding treatment, medications/supplements, or any medical diagnoses. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is in no way to substitute the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.