How To!: Start Strength Training
Meg once was a terror in the world of roller derby. But these days, her sedentary lifestyle is making everyday physical activities\xa0a tad daunting. (We\u2019re looking at you, groceries that need to be carried up four flights of stairs!). She wants to start lifting weights, but she\u2019s unsure where to start\u2014and whether she can avoid the bro-culture of many weight rooms. On this episode of How To!: Courtney Martin brings in writer and powerlifter Mikala Jamison, who was in Meg\u2019s shoes not that long ago. She shares how she got started, why lifting is a lifelong journey, and what we can learn from the current zeitgeist for women\u2019s strength training.\n\nResources mentioned:\xa0\nMikala\u2019s Substack, Body Type\xa0\nBook with simple lifting guide\nFitness trainer Meg Gallagher on Instagram\n\nIf you liked this episode check out: How To Be Free Of Body Shame or How To Stick to Your New Year\u2019s Resolutions\n\nDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen.\n\nHow To\u2019s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson and Kevin Bendis.\xa0\n\nSlate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices