The Muscle Episode: Get Stronger, Look Better & Reverse Your Biological Age
About this episode
Dr. Shannon Ritchey joins Tamsen Fadal to discuss effective strength training for women to build muscle and improve health.
It’s time to stop overcomplicating your workouts. Strength training expert Dr. Shannon Ritchey joins Tamsen Fadal on The Tamsen Show to break down why a simple strength training routine is far more effective for women looking to build muscle, lose fat, and improve metabolism than the latest trending sculpt class. Dr. Shannon Ritchey’s mission is to educate and empower women with the science behind muscle growth, fat loss, and body recomposition so they can get stronger, and finally see results. In this episode, she explains exactly how to build a strength training program that fits your lifestyle, supports longevity, and helps you become your strongest, healthiest self at any age. In this episode, Tamsen and Dr. Shannon discuss: - The four key elements of building muscle and transforming your body - How to gain 5 pounds of muscle in under a year - Why strength training is essential for women’s health and longevity - The optimal workout routine for building muscle without burnout - Why Pilates doesn’t effectively build muscle - What “training to failure” means - How to build muscle at home with dumbbells - Whether steps or cardio matter more for fat loss Whether you’re new to…
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