In this episode of the Meant to Move podcast, host Vanessa Leone engages with Luke and Zoe from Muscle Nerds to explore the multifaceted world of strength training and fitness education. They discuss the definition of strength training, the importance of context in training, and the common misconceptions surrounding health and fitness. The conversation delves into the significance of specificity in training, the impact of personal experiences on training perspectives, and the balance between aesthetic goals and functional strength. They also touch on the importance of movement therapy and the need for a balanced training program that caters to individual needs.You’ll learn about:Strength training is about applying tension to muscles: Functional strength is essential for longevity.Context is crucial in understanding fitness advice: Listening to your body is key to effective training.Health is not just the absence of disease.Movement therapy can take many forms, including walks and light exercises.Balance between cardio and strength training is important.Our Favourite quotable moments:What is strength training? - VanessaContext makes the water clear. - ZoeHealth is not being crippled in your 60s. - LukeIf you’re loving the podcast, share on your socials!Resources:In Sydney? Train with Vanessa in person! Get in touch/Join my mailing list: Website or Instagram.About The Muscle Nerds - Luke Leaman & Zoe Knight:Luke and Zoe own an online (and in-person) education company in the health and fitness industry. Their courses are targeted towards Coaches who want to understand how and why different training methods, exercises, 'diets' and other variables actually work. Our goal is to create critical thinking coaches, who understand enough of the foundational physiology, that they can come up with solutions on their own (as opposed to teaching step a), step b), step c) type content).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musclenerds_education/About Your Host:Vanessa holds a BSc in Sports Science and brings nearly 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. As a respected Movement Therapist, she combines scientific and holistic approaches to deliver high-quality training for both individuals and groups. Driven by a passion for learning and improvement, Vanessa's mission as an expert generalist is to help others find betterment in their lives. Vanessa trains clients and fitness professionals across Australia, consults for Technogym, and is an accomplished presenter at International Fitness Conferences. Her guiding ethos is simple: do things BETTER! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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