Strong Over Skinny: Why Women Should Train for Strength

Описание: Building and maintaining muscle mass is critical for long-term metabolic health—especially for women.

In this powerful interview, Dr. Jaime Seeman (aka Dr. Fit and Fabulous) breaks down why prioritizing strength over thinness could be the key to preventing disease, improving longevity, and reclaiming health for women at every stage of life.

In this video, you'll learn:

Why lean muscle is essential for metabolic function and disease prevention
How GLP-1 medications can unintentionally reduce lean tissue
Why many women struggle to build muscle despite exercise
The importance of progressive resistance training (and ditching the pink dumbbells)
How protein and leucine impact muscle growth and satiety
Why menopause makes strength and muscle maintenance more urgent than ever

Whether you're a clinician, practitioner, or someone navigating your own health journey, this conversation offers practical, science-based insight into the power of muscle as medicine for women of all ages.

Watch now and shift your perspective from "skinny and small" to strong and stable.

Expert Featured:
Dr. Jaime Seeman
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Strong over skinny?
1:08 - The myth of the “bulky” woman
1:45 - Societal construct of a female body
2:40 - Correlation between lack of muscle and metabolic health
3:10 - Progressive overload training for muscle growth
4:10 - The role of protein
4:58 - The role of leucine
5:31 - How much protein should women eat?
6:14 - Muscle decline as we age