My guest today was Dustin Hassard, owner of Modern Athletics. Dustin is a strength and conditioning coach and massage therapist who enjoys teaching people how to build strength so they can meet the demands of life or sport, live PainFREE, and optimize their health regardless of age. He believes if we prioritize fitness, we can improve all aspects of our lives.
Today, we’ll talk about the amazing benefits of weight training, and not just for increasing strength in muscle mass, but for increasing longevity and metabolism and even improving mental health. And don't worry, you don't have to become a gym rat to reap the benefits.
Both of us have found that because we started our health and fitness journeys later in life, we relate to our clients more. It’s harder to relate to someone who is struggling if you have never struggled yourself. The misconceptions about strength training often get in the way as well. Lifting weights doesn’t have to be about body building, but so often that’s the perception. Strength goals vary from person to person, but there is strong evidence that increased muscle mass can slow down many processes that we consider normal aging.
Dustin will be offering special packages to my clients in 2023, and you can learn more about him on his website at modernathletics.com, and on social media at the links below:
https://instagram.com/modernathletics
https://www.facebook.com/modernath
https://www.youtube.com/c/modernathletics
Also, the doctor I mentioned who’s name I couldn’t remember is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. You can find out more about her work at https://drgabriellelyon.com.
If you’re looking for support in reaching your health goals, schedule a free 30-minute Coffee Talk here to see if we’re a good fit to work together.
Connect with me on Instagram @joliverwellness! DM me the words “Nutrition Edit” and I’ll add you to my close friends list, where I share exclusive content. You’ll be the first to know about upcoming programs and early access to my waitlist.
Music credit: Funk’d Up by Reaktor Productions
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