220 The Science of Building Strength

The Body Nerd Show

Building strength in a safe and sustainable way will get you out of pain.

But how does building strength actually work? And will you immediately “bulk up” like a bodybuilder?

Well, in this brand spanking new episode of the Body Nerd Show, we’re diving into the physiology of building strength. Because, if you’re anything like me, understanding the WHY behind how something works makes it a lot easier to get excited about it.

You’ll learn:

• The anatomy of muscles and how they work
• How exercise actually builds strength
• How to keep building strength without being stuck in the same routine

All the links:

• The Effect of Weekly Set Volume on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis. Sports Med. 2017
• How does exercise make your muscles stronger? | Scientific American
• [7 Different Types of Strength and Their Benefits | ACE Fitness](https://www.acefitness.org/resources/pros/expert-articles/5495/7-different-types-of-strength-and-their-benefits/#:~:text=From a physiological perspective%2C strength,to achieve a specific outcome.)
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• www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
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