Peter Attia and Stuart McGill discuss the importance of stability and strength training, not just for elite athletes but for everyone, especially as they age, to prevent injury and maintain independence. McGill shares an emotional story about an elderly woman who was able to regain her ability to stand up from a toilet independently after being taught basic weightlifting movements, highlighting the "arrogance" of some medical professionals who dismiss lessons from elite athletes as irrelevant to general patient care. Attia then asks if there is a growing appreciation for resistance training in the general public. The segment concludes with a promotional message for Peter Attia's premium podcast subscription.
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