About this episode
Do women HAVE to lift heavy to see muscle growth and stay strong as we age? The answer in Shannon's perspective: no. Current literature suggests that you can use a wide variety of loading ranges, and still see muscle growth and results. Shannon explores why this is being recommended and challenges the idea that you have to lift heavy to improve body composition, improve muscle mass, and stay healthy as you age. 0:00: Introduction 2:07: Do you have to lift heavy to see results? 4:24: Should perimenopausal women do hypertrophy or strength training? 7:55: Hypertrophy and strength gains cannot be fully separated 9:05: Muscle fiber recruitment 10:00: Mechanical load to the muscles 11:54: Heavy lifting and joint health considerations 14:12: Changes that occur during peri- and postmenopause 19:40: Lifting heavy weights is not required for a strong muscle stimulus 25:22: Summary Study referenced Free Evlo Workshop Free Evlo 101 class 14 day free trial Follow Dr. Shannon on Instagram Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Tiktok To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com .