Welcome to The Holly Perkins Health Podcast! In this episode, we take a deep dive into what I believe is the secret to opportunity and vitality: *drumroll please* Strength Training, also known as Progressive Resistance Training. I cover why I’m an advocate for strength training, and the ways strength training helps you feel (and quite literally be) younger. First, I illustrate the difference between biological and chronological age. I dispute misleading claims about building muscle, and detail how insulin sensitivity affects muscle mass. Then, I share four ways lean muscle mass works to keep your body feeling young and explain the difference between body weight focus and improved body composition. Strength training will help improve energy and reduce your risk of chronic disease… and you’ll feel great, too. Along the way, you’ll gain research-backed resources in support of your success, and hear stories and lessons from my 30 years of experience. If you always feel tired, struggle to feel your best, or feel like managing body fat is a constant battle. This episode is for you. If you resonated with anything shared in today’s episode, I hope you’ll rate and leave a *glowing* review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It really helps the show grow and reach other people who are doing the work. Want FREE access to my brand new four-week strength training plan, Strength Without Stress? Head over to hollyperkins.com/review where you can upload a screenshot of your review and gain immediate access. Stay strong my friend. Topics Covered:Why I stopped running and turned to rehabilitative exercisesHow strength training reduces biological ageThree reasons why strength training is the key to feeling youngerMisleading claims about building muscle Four ways lean muscle mass keeps you youngBody weight focus vs. improved body compositionHow to gain access FREE access to Strength Without StressResources Mentioned:Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics articleBritish Journal of Sports Medicine article Follow Me:Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkinsLearn more on my website: hollyperkins.comConnect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/HollyPerkinsFitness/Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.