Are certain exercises are too risky for women, especially as they age? Today, we're challenging a common misconception in the fitness world: the idea that women should avoid loading their spine. Is this well-intentioned advice actually holding women back from building stronger, healthier bones? And what's the real key to maintaining bone density as we age? Let's break down the science and bust some myths in today's Quick Wits. -- “Quick Wits” are short mini-episodes between full episodes to give you an actionable strategy or hit of motivation. If you enjoy these bonus episodes or have feedback on how to make them better, just <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1870546/open_sms'>send me a text message</a>. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1870546/support">Support the show</a> 👩‍💻 Book a FREE 15-Minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment: <a href='https://witsandweights.com/free-call'>https://witsandweights.com/free-call</a> 🎓 <a href='https://physique.witsandweights.com/'>Get your first challenge + 2 weeks FREE in Wits & Weights Physique University (WWPU)</a> 👥 <a href='https://bit.ly/3vyLDqO'>Join our Facebook community</a> for live Q&As & support 👋 Let's connect! <a href='https://www.witsandweights.com/question'>Ask a question</a>, <a href='https://witsandweights.com/email'>get my FREE newsletter</a>, or find me on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/witsandweights/'>Instagram</a> 📱 <a href='https://www.witsandweights.com/blog/macrofactor'>Try MacroFactor for free</a> with code WITSANDWEIGHTS 🏋️‍♀️ <a href='https://boostcamp.app/#witsandweights'>Download Boostcamp for free</a> for evidence-based workout programs 🫙 <a href='https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/nj885'>Get 20% off Legion supplements</a> with code WITSpod

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Why Women SHOULD Load Their Spine for Stronger Bones | Quick Wits

For skeptics of the fitness industry who want to work smarter and more efficiently to build muscle and lose fat. Wits & Weights cuts through the noise and deconstructs health and fitness with an engineering mindset to help you develop a strong, lean physique without wasting time.Nutrition coach Philip Pape explores EFFICIENT strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to optimize your body composition. Simple, science-based, and sustainable info from an engineer turned lifter (that's why they call him the Physique Engineer).From restrictive fad diets to ineffective workouts and hyped-up supplements, there's no shortage of confusing information out there.Getting...