Stronger People are Harder to Kill

On this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we talk about the many benefits of strength training. Research shows that strength training can be a great buffer to many diseases, but also improves self-esteem, confidence, and overall wellbeing. Make sure to check out our previous episodes on how to get started if you are just beginning with your strength training journey and want to learn more! Mortality: https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2020/19_0408.htm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29425700/ Pain: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11136-018-1920-6 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7090040_Is_grip_strength_associated_with_health-related_quality_of_life_-_Findings_from_the_Hertfordshire_Cohort_Study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6778477/ Metabolic risk in kids: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0093150 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34572166/ Covid: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34523262/ Chronic disease: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise-and-chronic-disease/art-20046049 Benefits of Strength Training: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/benefits-of-strength-training#benefits https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/want-to-live-longer-and-better-do-strength-training