The Model Health Show
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There’s a dangerous messaging that is taught to women: eat less and try to become smaller. But this messaging, especially when applied year-after-year, can lead to less functionality, shorter lifespans, and more injuries and illnesses. Today, you’re going to learn why focusing on moving better can help women navigate each decade with strength and confidence.
Today’s guest, Dr. Stephanie Estima is a chiropractor with over 20 years of experience who focuses on female physiology and strength training. Her purpose is to encourage women to build a body they love today that will serve them functionally for decades to come. In her new book, Nothing to Lose, Dr. Stephanie outlines the roadmap that midlife women need to build strong, functional bodies they can trust.
In this interview, you’re going to learn about the importance of building muscle for women and how your muscle mass influences everything from your metabolic health to your longevity. Dr. Stephanie is sharing why it’s time to start focusing on being strong instead of being skinny and how to build a realistic, effective training schedule. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!
In this episode you’ll discover:
The proven benefits of skeletal muscle. (1:03)
Why it’s so important for women to focus on building muscle. (4:47)
The biggest misconceptions women have about strength training. (6:57)
How to incorporate progressive overload into your training. (11:20)
The importance of building good form. (17:13)
How often women should be strength training. (18:34)
Why pursuing being skinny can damage your health. (23:55)
The value of building a body you can trust. (25:38)
How muscle mass impacts insulin sensitivity. (28:20)
What JTLs are. (30:13)
The role of isometrics in injury prevention. (35:42)
How the female pelvis differs from the male pelvis. (40:36)
The benefits of barefoot training. (46:41)
How having curves can help you live longer. (58:15)
The importance of pelvic floor strength. (1:02:24)
How your thigh circumference can affect your cardiovascular health. (1:08:49)
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