Episode 19 - Strong For Life: The Science Of Ageing
The podcast episode features a discussion about the importance of strength training, bone health, and the impact of physical activity on overall health and well-being. The conversation highlights the benefits of strength training for individuals of all ages and the role of education in dispelling myths and fears around physical activity and strength training. The conversation covers the importance of strength training for bone health, the impact of strength training on everyday activities, and the practical benefits of strength training for individuals of all ages. It also emphasizes the need for credible information and the role of strength training in improving overall quality of life.
Takeaways
Strength training is essential for building muscle, improving bone health, and supporting overall physical and mental well-being.
Education and informed decision-making play a crucial role in dispelling fears and misconceptions around physical activity and strength training. Bone health and strength training
Practical benefits of strength training
Importance of credible information
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Education and Informed Decision-Making
34:03 The Role of Strength Training in Bone Health
36:27 The Practical Benefits of Strength Training
38:23 Strength Training vs. Medication for Bone Health
39:44 The Role of Physiotherapy and Allied Health Professionals
41:40 Proactive Approach to Health and Fitness
45:01 The Impact of Strength Training on Everyday Activities
53:41 Comparing Free Weights to Machines for Bone Density
55:32 Efficiency and Effectiveness of Strength Training
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27 May 2026
Episode 18 - Do we know what we think we know? Misconceptions and Misused Language in Strength
The conversation delves into the evolution of strength training, the importance of understanding its history, and the impact of language and terminology on coaching and athlete development. It also explores the misconceptions and evolution of training methods, such as the conjugate method and linear periodisation, and the significance of understanding the purpose and principles of different training protocols. The conversation delves into the complexities of periodisation, training methodologies, and the evolving understanding of strength training. It also explores the impact of language, critical thinking, and the role of AI in coaching and education.
Takeaways
Evolution of strength training
Importance of understanding training history and language
Misconceptions and evolution of training methods
Understanding the purpose and principles of training protocols Periodisation complexities
Understanding training methodologies
The role of language and critical thinking
AI in coaching and education
Chapters
00:00 Understanding the Purpose and Principles of Training Protocols
33:26 The Complexity of Periodisation and Training Methodologies
47:39 The Impact of AI in Coaching and Education
The conversation covers the progression of lifters from novice to advanced, emphasising the importance of dosage and specificity in training. It also explores the transition from simple to complex training systems, highlighting the need for strategic programming and the impact of variations in training. The conversation delves into the challenges of training for a long-term career in powerlifting, discussing the diminishing returns over time and the need to adapt training strategies for different age groups. It also explores the coaching differences between novice, intermediate, and advanced lifters, focusing on the evolving relationship between coach and athlete as experience and autonomy increase.
Takeaways
Progression from novice to advanced lifters
Importance of dosage and specificity in training
Transitioning from simple to complex training systems Training for Long-Term Career
Coaching Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Lifters
6 Sept 2025
Episode 16 - Health Vs Performance, With Special Guest Hannah Altman
In this episode, we sit down with special guest Hannah Altman to discuss training for health vs training for performance.
26 May 2025
Episode 15 Special Guest - Chris Seville, Juggling life as a Father, Physio, Business Owner and National Powerlifting Champion
Chris Seville discusses balancing fatherhood, physiotherapy practice ownership, and national powerlifting competitions in an interview with Redefine Strength.
26 Apr 2025
Episode 14 - Athlete Spotlight: Cindy Zeng
In this episode, we sit down with Cindy and discuss her journey in the sport of Powerlifting so far.
9 Mar 2025
Episode 13 - Overcoming Plateaus In Powerlifting
In this episode we discuss some strategies for overcoming plateaus for competitive powerlifters.
4 Feb 2025
Episode 12 - Behind The Scenes Nationals Edition
In this episode we sit down with our team heading to Open Nationals.
30 Dec 2024
Episode 11 - Introducing Our New Gym
In this episode we introduce our new gym and discuss our goals for the new space.
15 Oct 2024
Episode 10 - Optimising Performance
In this episode we discuss the some strategies that can be used to optimise performance.
14 Sept 2024
Episode 9 - Is Social Media More Harmful?
In this episode we discuss the impact that social media has had on powerlifting.
23 Aug 2024
Episode 8 - Is it Talent Or Is It Hard Work?
In this episode we discuss whether it is talent or hard work that creates the best lifters.
15 Jul 2024
Episode 7 - Training Vs Exercise
In this episode we discuss some of the differences between training and exercising.
15 Jun 2024
Episode 6 - Accessories, Are They Overused?
In this episode we discuss the role of accessories and whether or not we think they are overused when training powerlifters.
3 Jun 2024
Episode 5 - Post Comp Hangover
In this episode we discuss the post comp hangover that effects powerlifting athletes, and some strategies to help navigate through this time.
11 May 2024
Episode 4 - The Powerlifting Journey
In this episode we discuss some of the different strategies we use when coaching novice athletes vs more intermediate and advanced level athletes.
3 May 2024
Episode 3 - IPF Vs The World
In this episode we discuss how the sport of powerlifting has grown and continues to grow under the International Powerlifting Federation.
18 Apr 2024
Episode 2 - "Because Girls Are Strong!"
In our second episode, Lee-Ann shares her sporting journey from swimming to powerlifting and why girls should lift heavy weights.
10 Apr 2024
Episode 1 - Introducing MD Strength
Join us for our first episode where we delve into the history of MD Strength and discuss the man behind it all.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
1,672
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100
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Quality
16
Social presence
94
YouTube
68
Engagement
60
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