Hosted by: Troy Garcia Special guest: Kate Graydon

The strength training conversation continues in this episode with our guest, Kate Graydon. She gives more in-depth answers on how to start strength training and why it’s critical for your health.

In this episode we cover:

• The difference between strength training and cardio (1:54)
• Starting weight training with your body is ok (4:54)
• One-on-one sessions are an excellent way to become comfortable in a gym (7:17)
• Kate offers home programs for people that don’t want to come to the gym (14:15)
• Let’s talk bone health and strength training (16:12)
• Your range of motion increases with weight training (21:48)
• Most injuries are due to lack of mobility (23:57)
• The benefits of a sumo squat (25:30)
• Weight training improves the muscles’ ability to take in glucose (29:40)
• What a proper recovery day between workouts should look like (31:49)

Links From the Show:

Allen & Company
Lakeland Athletic Club
CrossFit
Health & Wealth Blog
Resistance Bands
Visceral Fat
Range of Motion

Connect with:

Troy Garcia – CFP®, Vice President, Financial Advisor at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Troy Garcia
LinkedIn – Troy Garcia

Kate Graydon – Fitness Instructor, Lakeland Athletic Club
Lakeland Athletic Club
LinkedIn – Kate Graydon

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