In this episode of the Maiden Mother Matriarch podcast, Louise Perry interviews Mike Israetel about the benefits of strength training for women. They discuss how women can benefit more than men from lifting weights in terms of metabolic health, longevity, and bone density. Israetel addresses the common fear of women getting bulky, explaining that it's difficult to achieve. They also explore the psychological differences between men and women in the gym and how women can train to their strengths. The conversation covers whether Pilates is effective for building muscle and delves into the role of cardio. Additionally, they touch on how women's life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause, affect training regimes.
