Strength Training – Get stronger to live longer

About this episode

Cristina Quinn discusses the importance of strength training with health columnist Gretchen Reynolds, emphasizing that it can be done anywhere and is crucial for aging well.

Just the thought of going to the gym or lifting a dumbbell can feel intimidating. Good news — you don’t need either of these to strength-train!  In this episode of “Try This,” host Cristina Quinn chats with Washington Post health columnist Gretchen Reynolds about what strength training is and how to do it anywhere – and no matter your fitness level. Gretchen shares why building and maintaining muscle is so important as we age, and how just one hour of strength training per week can go a long way. Subscribe to The Washington Post or connect your subscription in Apple Podcasts .

People in this episode

Host: Cristina Quinn

Guest: Gretchen Reynolds

Topics covered

• strength training
• fitness
• aging
• health
• muscle maintenance

Keywords

• strength training
• fitness
• muscle
• aging
• health
• exercise
• wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Washington Post

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