How hard do you really need to train to get stronger?
In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by StrongFirst Master Instructor Karen Smith for a conversation about strength, kettlebells, bodyweight training and staying physically capable as we get older.
Karen explains why StrongFirst treats strength as a skill to practise, rather than something that requires constantly pushing yourself to exhaustion. We discuss why more training isn’t always better, the importance of recovery, and how a minimalist approach can often produce better long-term results.
We also get into:
• Why you don’t need to train to failure to get strong • The difference between practising strength and simply working out • Why “less is more” when it comes to strength training • How to adjust training based on recovery and how you feel that day • Kettlebells vs conventional gym training • Why bodyweight training can build serious strength • One-arm push-ups, pistols and single-leg strength • Balance, stability, feet and unilateral training • How strength training should change as we get older • The minimum effective dose for staying strong and capable • Why women shouldn’t be afraid of lifting heavier weights • Strength, muscle and some of our concerns around GLP-1 weight-loss drugs • Why being able to control your own body may be one of the best foundations for lifelong strength
Karen’s overriding message is simple: strength train — but remember that less is often more.
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