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Strength Changes Everything

The Exercise Coach

The Exercise Coach presents: The Strength Changes Everything Podcast. Learn from Exercise Coach Co-Founder Brian Cygan, Franchisee Amy Hudson, and Dr. James Fisher, Chief Science Officer of The Exercise Coach about how to enjoy a strong, healthy lifestyle. The Exercise Coach"s unique two 20-minute workouts a week is how thousands across the United States get and stay in great shape. This podcast gives you the facts, from the experts, in easy-to-understand lessons so you can take control of your

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27:57

Why Most People Fail in the Gym (And How Supervision...

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2025/04/01

Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher dive deep into the science of supervised workouts, sharing research on the benefits of guided workouts. They explore the key differences between supervised and unsupervised training, why many people struggle to train effectively on their own, and how coaching impacts technique, effort, safety, and motivation. Tune in to hear why men and women respond differently to coaching, ways technology is changing the way we work out, and why a trainer might be the secret weapon

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38:27

Strength Training for Women: Hormones Aren’t Your...

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2025/03/18

Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher talk with Lauren Colenso-Semple about the science of female muscle physiology and how hormonal fluctuations impact strength training. They explore the misconceptions around women’s hormones, the underrepresentation of women in research, and whether training recommendations should differ between men and women. Lauren breaks down the truth about menstrual cycles, menopause, and testosterone, explaining why cycle-based training plans are misleading and how women can

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35:10

Global Consensus: The Science-Backed Benefits of...

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2025/03/11

Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher break down the latest research on exercise and longevity, focusing on the newly published Global Consensus on Optimal Exercise Recommendations for Enhancing Healthy Longevity in Older Adults. They explore why resistance training is essential for healthy aging, preserving muscle mass, bone density, and overall function. Tune in to hear about the role of strength training in disease prevention, how to adapt your exercise habits as you age, and how professionals like

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18:17

Q&A: GLP-1 for Weight Loss: The Science, Side Effects...

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2025/03/04

Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher explore the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss. They discuss how these drugs work, why muscle mass, not just body weight, is the true marker of health, and why many people who lose weight too quickly end up weaker, not healthier. Tune in to hear the long-term risks of GLP-1 use and how strength training can help you maximize the benefits of GLP-1 medications. Dr. Fisher starts by explaining what GLP-1s are and how they work. Originally

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33:34

The 6 Essential Elements of an Effective Strength...

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2025/02/25

Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher sit down with Matt Brzycki, a strength and health fitness expert with more than 41 years of experience as an administrator, instructor, and a coach. They discuss how to get stronger, train smarter, and see real results—without wasting time or risking injury. Tune in to hear the key principles of an effective workout, why full-body training accelerates progress, and why proper technique is the real secret to long-term success. Matt starts by sharing his journey to

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19:15

Strength Training: The Untold Benefits of Exercise...

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2025/02/18

Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher explore the powerful connection between strength training and brain health. They discuss how resistance training enhances cognitive function, the surprising link between resistance training and Alzheimer’s, and how lifting weights can improve insulin sensitivity. Tune in to hear how strength training benefits not just adults but also children and why nearly 15% of deaths worldwide are linked to poor mental health--and how resistance training can help. What is brain

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17:03

Can You Reverse Osteoporosis? Strength Training for...

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2025/01/28

Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher dive into the critical connection between strength training and bone health, explaining how building muscle can improve bone density and combat age-related bone loss. They explain the role of hormones like testosterone and estrogen in bone health and why starting resistance training early makes such a big difference. Even if you’ve already experienced bone loss or osteoporosis, it’s not too late—simple, controlled exercises can help reverse the effects. Amy and Dr

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13:18

Q&A: How Strength Training Before and After Injury...

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2025/01/21

Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher explore how strength training is more than just a workout—it's a lifelong investment in your health, mobility, and resilience. You’ll learn why proactive strength training can act as your body’s insurance policy, how to recover faster after an injury, and the surprising science behind strength training through pregnancy. Amy and Dr. Fisher start by explaining why strength training is like an investment for your future health: Build strength reserves now to maintain

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40:34

NEW SEASON! The Secret to Feeling Decades Younger;...

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2024/12/17

Welcome to Season 2 of the Strength Changes Everything! In this kickoff pisode, Amy Hudson, Brian Cygan, and Dr. James Fisher dive into the science of strength training and how it can help optimize your health, wellness, and longevity. Expect to hear the latest science, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you build strength, optimize health, and redefine what’s possible at any age. Amy, Brian, and James start the conversation by discussing the relaunch of Strength Changes Everything. They

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17:57

How Fitness Might Help You Live Longer

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2024/12/11

Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about myths involving fitness... Brian and Amy explore a couple of articles talking about the impacts of weight loss vs. exercise on longevity, and discuss the myths surrounding losing weight and achieving optimal physical health. Learn why focusing on losing weight is the wrong goal, and why a proper strength training program is the best way to maintain fitness as we age. There is a ton of information regarding health and fitness out

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11:33

The Dose-Response Relationship in Exercise

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2024/12/04

Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about dose-response and what it means for your fitness... Learn how a little-known principle in exercise determines whether you get the fitness results you are looking for, or you just spend some time moving weights up and down at the gym. Find out why the dose-response to exercise is what you should really be paying attention to, and how it can guide you to easier fitness gains in a shorter amount of time. More exercise is not necessarily

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21:51

The Secret to Strengthening Your Lower Back and...

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2024/11/20

Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about effective exercise for your lower back and what can surprisingly make lower back pain worse... In part two of the interview with Dr. James Fisher, we explore what it takes to actually strengthen the lower back and why exercises like the deadlift are not effective in targeting your lower back muscles. Find out how some people can experience significant lower back strength gain in as little as ten weeks with only 15 total minutes of

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19:29

The Causes of Lower Back Pain

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2024/11/13

Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about solving the problems causing lower back pain... Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the origins of lower back pain and why the vast majority of Americans will experience some form of lower back pain in their lives. Learn about the root cause of lower back pain and why most treatments only deal with the symptoms and the pain instead of solving the problem, which often leads to even worse issues down the road. Fisher is an academic

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16:03

Free Weights vs. Machines: Which One Is Better?

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2024/10/16

Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about misconceptions about machines and if free weights or machines are better... Amy and Brian settle the age-old debate of which one is better: free weights or machines? Learn about some common misconceptions about machines that prevent people from getting the fitness results they want in the timeframe they want, and why free weights can lead to reduced strength gains and a higher risk of injury. Spoiler alert: You’re not going to find any

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16:47

What Makes Exerbotics So Effective?

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2024/10/09

Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about how you can use more effort in less time... Amy and Brian go into the science behind eccentric overload and why this little-understood movement is responsible for the incredible gains in strength Exercise Coach clients experience in their first six sessions. Find out what eccentric overload is and how to optimize your exercise so you can use more effort in less time, and see greater results. Eccentric training is well understood by

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12:28

The Science of Why Strength Changes Everything

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2024/10/02

Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about the science and principles behind strength training... Brian and Amy explore the scientific research that shows that strength training is the ultimate exercise for combatting the aging process, getting into the best shape of your life, and how those principles are applied to every workout session at the Exercise Coach. Over the past few months, Brian has been working on the Strength Changes Everything Scientific Support Paper. It has

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17:53

How Many Benefits To Strength Training Are There?

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2024/09/25

Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about the benefits of strength training in a fun manner... In the midst of preparing for the upcoming National Exercise Coach Conference, Brian and Amy play a game of trying to name as many benefits of strength as they possibly can without repeating themselves. As you would expect of something as important to your long-term health and performance as strength training, the ensuing list is ridiculously long and comprehensive. With the National

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32:21

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James...

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2024/09/18

Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about what is accepted versus what is truth... In part 2 of this interview, Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the science of strength and why the accepted wisdom of exercise may actually be causing more harm than good. Learn how many exercises you really need during a session, why “cardio” exercises aren’t necessary if you use the right level of effort, and how to keep yourself from getting injured by reducing the range of motion while

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23:59

The Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James...

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2024/09/11

Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about the science of strength and how it may affect your fitness plans and goals... Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher break down the science of strength and discuss what the proper level of resistance during training is, the threshold for the effort that you need to achieve to see results, and why some exercises are best avoided if you want to see optimal fitness benefits. Fisher is an exercise scientist in the UK and was a personal trainer

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07:23

Is There an Extra Benefit to Doing Pre-Exhaustion...

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2024/08/28

Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about isolation vs compound exercises... Amy and Brian explore the question “Should you pre-exhaust your muscles with isolation exercises before taking on compound movements?” Find out why the idea of the pre-exhaustion sequence is actually hurting your fitness progress and why putting compound exercises at the very beginning of your exercise program is the key to getting the most results in the shortest amount of time. Pre-exhaustion is

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