263. The Biggest Strength Training Updates in Years: New ACSM Guidelines

About this episode

Andrea discusses the latest updates from the American College of Sports Medicine regarding strength training and how to make fitness more effective for everyday life.

Andrea breaks down the latest update from the American College of Sports Medicine, unpacking what the newest research actually says about strength training, muscle growth, and how to make fitness more effective and realistic for everyday life. She walks through the biggest changes, from rep ranges and training frequency to recovery and volume, and explains how these updated guidelines make building strength more accessible no matter your age, experience, or available equipment. Andrea helps c...

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Host: Andrea Allen

Topics covered

• strength training
• ACSM guidelines
• muscle growth
• fitness
• recovery

Keywords

• strength training
• ACSM
• muscle growth
• fitness guidelines
• training frequency
• recovery
• volume

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American College of Sports Medicine

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