Weight training is about more than getting buff

When people think about lifting weights, they often picture building a lot of muscle or see it as a way to “bulk up.”

But weight training can be a powerful tool for long-term health — helping strengthen your bones and improve your balance and mental well-being.

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how weight training can boost your health — physically and mentally — at any age.

Guests:

• Angela Nguyen is a certified mobility, strength and nutrition coach for American Strength Training Center in Maplewood, Minn. She is also a three-time bodybuilding “posing and presentation” winner.
• Hegel Brandes is the manager of outpatient occupational therapy and physical therapy rehabilitation services for Hennepin Healthcare. He oversees physical therapists who create exercise treatment plans to help people recover from injuries.

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