Meet Your Body
Join physical therapist, women's health expert, Pilates and movement teacher, mom of two, and coffee lover Jessica Valant, MSPT, as she brings her signature combination of expertise, science based research and compassion to the world of women's health and aging.
The Meet Your Body Podcast will cover topics to help women feel strong, safe and secure in their bodies in all seasons of life. Jessica will bring education and knowledge, uplifting stories, actionable strategies, expert guests, personal experiences and hope to address things like perimenopause and menopause, endometriosis, hysterectomy, prolapse, infertility, the aging process, exercise, how to advocate for yourself and more.
Join us as Jessica shares her own journey with these issues and ultimately provides a guide for aging and living as an empowered and strong woman.
Meet Your Body
How To Start Lifting Weights
Lifting weights is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Yet it can be hard to know where to start when you are a beginner!
In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica talks about how you can start lifting weights and strength training. You'll learn:
- The amazing benefits of lifting weights
- How long and often each session should be
- How to plan your legs days, arm days and full body days
- The different types of resistance training
And more!
You'll walk away with an easy to follow plan for incorporating weights into your own life.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
⚫︎ 20 Minute Full Body Dumbbell Workout at Home: https://youtu.be/EjT1xAPKPmU
⚫︎ Home dumbbell set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093RQ6YW8/?tag=jessicavala03-20
⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com
⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited
⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast
⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates
Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp
Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.