574: Why women should lift heavier & eat more | Vonda Wright, MD, MS

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Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 5 January 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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“Number one, you have to lift heavy ,” says Vonda Wright, MD, MS. Wright, renowned orthopedic surgeon, author, and speaker, joins us to explain what it truly takes to become “toned,” including the importance of protein, lifting heavy weights, and improving VO2 max levels, plus: - The best way to do a body recomposition (~2:35) - The revolutionary time in women’s health (~6:50) - What to prioritize in your diet (~9:20) - How to build lean muscle mass (~12:30) - Weight lifting protocols (~14:00) - How much to rest when lifting (~20:40) - The importance of muscle for bone health (~22:25) - Cardiovascular health and HITT (~23:45) - High intensity sprint intervals (~25:00) - VO2 max training (~26:10) - What is the fragility line (~31:30) - The ultimate motivator (~35:40) - The power of creatine (~38:20) - The importance of hydration (~40:00) - Mobility & longevity (~43:30) - The effect of alcohol (~51:00) - Hormone replacement therapy (~54:00) - Final words of wisdom (~56:25) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Dr. Wright online (https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/?hl=en) - Learn more about her work (https://www.drvondawright.com/) - Check out her book (https://www.amazon.com/Fitness-After-40-Strong-Beyond/dp/081444900X) We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:16.9	As 2025 kicks off, it's time to rethink your fitness resolutions. Getting toned isn't about cutting calories, lifting light, or eating less.
1:22.8	It's about fueling your body, challenging your limits, and building strength that lasts.
1:27.4	And today we're diving into what it really means to feel challenging your limits, and building strength that lasts. And today we're diving
1:28.2	into what it really means to feel strong, energized, and unstoppable. Joining us is Dr. Vonda Wright,
1:35.4	one of our scientific advisors on our newly formed scientific advisory board. We love Vanda
1:41.2	because she is a trailblazing orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with over 20 years of experience helping people move better and live longer.
1:49.9	From working with athletes to empowering women at every stage of life, she's passionate about helping us all trade the mindset of less for one of abundance, more strength, more health, and more confidence.
2:03.1	In today's show, Dr. Wright breaks down everything you need to know about building muscle,
2:07.6	lifting heavy, and optimizing your diet to fuel your goals. We'll also touch on revolutionary
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