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The Appeal of Resistance Training
44:21 - 50:29 (06:08)
Resistance training enhances blood flow and gives a glimpse of the results, with no detriments to global health, according to a study. Exercise physiology has seen massive growth due to the work of scientists in the 70s and 80s.
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Despite numerous studies showing the safety and benefits of strength training, it was not widely accepted until recently.
44:21 - 47:06 (02:45)
Summary
Despite numerous studies showing the safety and benefits of strength training, it was not widely accepted until recently. In the past, weight training was mainly used for bodybuilding or football preparation.
ChapterThe Appeal of Resistance Training
EpisodeGUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness
PodcastHuberman Lab
Resistance training's ability to provide a temporary but tangible view of results, known as the "pump," is one reason it appeals to both men and women.
47:06 - 49:18 (02:12)
Summary
Resistance training's ability to provide a temporary but tangible view of results, known as the "pump," is one reason it appeals to both men and women. It allows people to see the potential power that comes with increased muscle and attracts them to gyms and body-building culture.
ChapterThe Appeal of Resistance Training
EpisodeGUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness
PodcastHuberman Lab
Dr. Andy Galpin explains the cultural transformation of strength training and how it has only recently become a scientific field.
49:18 - 50:29 (01:10)
Summary
Dr. Andy Galpin explains the cultural transformation of strength training and how it has only recently become a scientific field. He discusses the science of endurance and exercise physiology and how it has yet to catch up to strength training in terms of research.