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Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

2397: What If I Don’t Want to, or Can’t, Lift Heavy by Nia Shanks on Strength Training

Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

Optimal Living Daily LLC

Fitness, Nutrition, Health & Fitness

4.5677 Ratings

🗓️ 23 December 2023

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2397: Nia Shanks sheds light on the misconception that heavy lifting is essential for achieving fitness goals. She emphasizes that strength training isn't limited to barbell exercises and highlights alternatives like bodyweight workouts, catering to those with physical limitations, injuries, or a simple preference for different forms of exercise. Shanks encourages finding joy in the fitness journey, suggesting that it's the key to long-term success and personal fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/what-if-i-dont-want-to-lift-heavy/ Quotes to ponder: "Lifting heavy is not mandatory to achieve awesome results." "You should engage in some form of resistance training, or challenging physical activity, that keeps you motivated, fits your lifestyle and personality." "Do what you makes you happy and keeps you going back for more." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is Optimal Health Daily, episode 2397.

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