Dr. Patrick Denard and Nurse Cass Glass discuss why strength training is crucial for women's health, despite common misconceptions about "getting too bulky." Learn how women actually receive greater longevity benefits from strength training than men, with research showing a 19% reduced mortality risk compared to just 11% for men.Discover why body image concerns create barriers for many women and how the combination of strength and aerobic exercise leads to optimal physical and mental health outcomes. Nurse Cass shares personal insights from her fitness journey, explaining how adding resistance training to her cardio routine created the most significant positive changes in her body and mood.TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:57 Meet Nurse Kasidy Glass00:01:28 Body image barriers00:02:52 RED-S syndrome and nutrition00:05:38 Changing fitness perceptions00:08:00 Psychological benefits00:10:23 Combining strength and cardio00:12:26 Nutrition and supplements00:15:26 Practical tips for beginnersSTUDIES CITED: • Body image study in aerobic vs. strength training (PMID: 24958656) • Australian women's resistance training study (PMID: 31323284) • Exercise comparison in women with obesity (PMID: 38567266) • Sex differences in physical activity mortality study (PMID: 38383092) • Pelvic organ prolapse in weightlifting women (PMID: 31813038)KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Women need only ONE strength session weekly for significant health benefits • Combined exercise programs show greatest improvements in body composition and mood • Strength training provides greater reduction in depression/anxiety than aerobic exercise alone • Contrary to fears, women who lift weights actually report better body satisfaction over time • Consistency matters more than intensity - even 20-30 minutes daily is sufficientSPONSOR: Complete Surgical Nutrition CompleteSurgicalNutrition.comFind Nurse Kasidy on social media @nurse.kas.glass

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