Strength training's real value isn't the scoreboard, it's the injury that never happens and the health outcome that never gets worse. This episode breaks down five studies covering injury prevention, cancer mortality, depression, and the truth about running volume and winning. Built for parents and coaches in any sport, and for adults 40+ who want the actual evidence behind why strength training matters. Direct, no fluff, just what the research says.
Studies referenced:
Lauersen et al., 2014, Br J Sports Med, doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2013-092538
Lauersen et al., 2018, Br J Sports Med, doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2018-099078
Bettariga et al., 2025, Br J Sports Med, doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108671
Rossi et al., 2024, Psychiatry Research, doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2024.115805
Allen et al., 2025, Int J Sport Sci Coach, doi.org/10.1177/17479541251371004
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