#588 The Strength Training Retirement Plan (Plus Q&A)

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show by Joe DeFranco

Sep 3, 202653:50Health

This week, Joe explains why strength training should be viewed as a "retirement plan for your body" and breaks down the "Strength Training Snowball Effect" — eight positive adaptations that build upon each other to help...

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