Speech on Resistance Training

m11 · 07-04-2009, 08:06 AM

This is relatively 'open chat-ish' but whatever.

I have to give a 10 minute speech on Monday. The idea is persuade everyone to weight train.

Format is Intro/ 2-3 main points/Conclusion. Standard stuff. 10 minutes total. The audience is everyone, not just people interested in aesthetic improvement.

I'm thinking about using the benefits related to weight loss as one point as well as using a Mark Rippetoe style 'the stronger you are the longer you'll live' type approach for the second point. However, I feel like those can be merged into one point if a better idea comes along for a second point.

Thoughts on some ideas? Any creative ideas for the introduction/conclusion would be nice too.

**P-funk** · 07-04-2009, 08:12 AM

Quality of life as we age.....muscle mass takes a steady decline from the age of 25 on. Nervous system starts to slow down, decreasing our power output and making us more susceptible to falls as we age, etc....While resistance training can't STOP these things from happening (they are a way of life), it can drastically slow them down.

patrick

Yanick · 07-04-2009, 09:57 AM

Does it have to be weight training, or exercise in general?

The benefits of exercise on cognition PubMed Central Search

Benefits of exercise on depression/mood
PubMed Central is all free full journal articles. Lots of stuff from the National Athletic Trainer's Assocaition.

Exercise and Depression

In addition to what Patrick said above you can also mention the effects of exercise on bone density maintenance in women, especially as they begin to age.

There are also studies done which look at exercise (not even specific Physical Therapy stuff, but just general weight training) aiding in relief of pain. I know Patrick talks of one such study somewhere in his blog but I'm too lazy to find it.

Blood pressure, blood sugar (diabetes), body composition, efficiency/functionality of weight training vs LISS Cardio, the fun/variety factor.

m11 · 07-04-2009, 10:08 AM

All looking good so far. I'll likely incorporate all that was mentioned. And Yanick, it needs to be weight training specific.

The path I'm thinking about taking is speaking on the relatively short term effects (mood, cognition, blood pressure, physical appearance/body comp),

and then getting into the long term effects such as muscle mass decline, longevity, bone density etc.

Any other ideas outside of what was mentioned would be great.

**Built** · 07-04-2009, 12:29 PM

Women invariably notice an increase in functional strength - the world just doesn't seem as heavy when you're strong. For example, I didn't used to be able to flip the water bottle for the cooler at work - now it's nothing. I mean, it weighs the same as a plate, I load those all the time.

I have had several DEXAs over the last few years.

When I dieted down to my avatar and profile pix, my bone density showed up as three standard deviations higher than normal - for a woman of twenty. I was forty two at the time.

rahaas · 07-04-2009, 01:51 PM

A buddy of mine has been doing a spot on a local radio talk show for about two months now. Debunking a bunch of the popular myths about weight training is a good start as well as highlighting all of the pluses mentioned above.
It is amazing how many people won't even start with weights for fear of getting huge and muscular.

07-04-2009, 08:06 AM	#1
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 847	Speech on Resistance Training This is relatively 'open chat-ish' but whatever. I have to give a 10 minute speech on Monday. The idea is persuade everyone to weight train. Format is Intro/ 2-3 main points/Conclusion. Standard stuff. 10 minutes total. The audience is everyone, not just people interested in aesthetic improvement. I'm thinking about using the benefits related to weight loss as one point as well as using a Mark Rippetoe style 'the stronger you are the longer you'll live' type approach for the second point. However, I feel like those can be merged into one point if a better idea comes along for a second point. Thoughts on some ideas? Any creative ideas for the introduction/conclusion would be nice too. Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

07-04-2009, 08:12 AM	#2
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,660	Quality of life as we age.....muscle mass takes a steady decline from the age of 25 on. Nervous system starts to slow down, decreasing our power output and making us more susceptible to falls as we age, etc....While resistance training can't STOP these things from happening (they are a way of life), it can drastically slow them down. patrick E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

07-04-2009, 09:57 AM	#3
Yanick Amor Fati Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,231	Does it have to be weight training, or exercise in general? The benefits of exercise on cognition PubMed Central Search Benefits of exercise on depression/mood PubMed Central is all free full journal articles. Lots of stuff from the National Athletic Trainer's Assocaition. Exercise and Depression In addition to what Patrick said above you can also mention the effects of exercise on bone density maintenance in women, especially as they begin to age. There are also studies done which look at exercise (not even specific Physical Therapy stuff, but just general weight training) aiding in relief of pain. I know Patrick talks of one such study somewhere in his blog but I'm too lazy to find it. Blood pressure, blood sugar (diabetes), body composition, efficiency/functionality of weight training vs LISS Cardio, the fun/variety factor. "The greatest obstacle to knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge." -Barry Marshall, Nobel Laureate

07-04-2009, 10:08 AM	#4
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 847	All looking good so far. I'll likely incorporate all that was mentioned. And Yanick, it needs to be weight training specific. The path I'm thinking about taking is speaking on the relatively short term effects (mood, cognition, blood pressure, physical appearance/body comp), and then getting into the long term effects such as muscle mass decline, longevity, bone density etc. Any other ideas outside of what was mentioned would be great. Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

07-04-2009, 12:29 PM	#5
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 6,066	Women invariably notice an increase in functional strength - the world just doesn't seem as heavy when you're strong. For example, I didn't used to be able to flip the water bottle for the cooler at work - now it's nothing. I mean, it weighs the same as a plate, I load those all the time. I have had several DEXAs over the last few years. When I dieted down to my avatar and profile pix, my bone density showed up as three standard deviations higher than normal - for a woman of twenty. I was forty two at the time. Wondering where to start? Confused? This will get you started. Daredevils are Shredded Find out why... (Now you can find out why... in Hebrew!) UD2.Built - My UD2.0 setup.

07-04-2009, 01:51 PM	#6
rahaas Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 873 Photos: 1	A buddy of mine has been doing a spot on a local radio talk show for about two months now. Debunking a bunch of the popular myths about weight training is a good start as well as highlighting all of the pluses mentioned above. It is amazing how many people won't even start with weights for fear of getting huge and muscular. *No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.*

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