How to Strength Train as a Hobbyist Athlete

Listen To Your Body Podcast by Steph Gaudreau

Feb 24, 202632:51Health

If you're a hobbyist athlete over 40 who loves your sport – cycling, running, pickleball, martial arts to name a few – but you've been hesitating to start strength training, this episode is for you. In today's episode of...

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