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A Doctor's Opinion on Strength Training for Aging Women | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #19

A Doctor's Opinion on Strength Training for Aging Women | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #19

Ray Gillenwater and Denise, a member of Starting …

Starting Strength Radio · Mark Rippetoe

June 13, 202228m 6sExplicit

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Show Notes

Ray Gillenwater and Denise, a member of Starting Strength Boise, talk about her motivation for starting strength training, what recommendations were made years ago for strength training, and her medical opinion of using Starting Strength as preventative medicine. 02:10 Denise's motivation for coming to Starting Strength Boise 02:53 Denser bones from strength training 04:22 Recommendations for strength training years ago 05:17 A medical doctor's point of view of the Starting Strength program 07:38 The squat and the posterior chain 12:36 Denise's barbell weight goals 15:42 Capabilities, abilities, and bone density change after starting the program 20:26 Medical opinion of Starting Strength as preventative medicine 23:20 Demystifying barbells for older women