Ava is joined by Exercise Physiologist Colton Haight for a conversation on the importance of resistance training to strengthen your body inside and out to help you live your best life.

Colton Haight, the General Manager and Senior Exercise Physiologist at Discover Strength Maple Grove, brings over seven years of fitness industry expertise to the table. He earned his Bachelor's in Sport and Recreation Management from the University of Minnesota-Crookston and his Master's in Kinesiology from the University of North Dakota. As Ava's personal trainer for five years, Colton has earned a unique distinction: he's the only person who can motivate her to do squats before 9 a.m.—or at any time, for that matter.

Ava and Colton discuss the importance of strength training and its many benefits as a foundational building block to living your best life. From building muscles to enhanced cognitive function, improving body composition to decreasing the risk of disease, research shows that strength training improves well being in more ways than one. And while building muscle mass is a popular goal for strength training, gains don’t have to translate to “bulk”. They debunk several myths around strength training, including the classic fear that lifting weights will make a person look bulky…Spoiler alert: muscle mass is largely determined by genetics.

Whether you're a fitness fanatic or just starting your strength training journey, this episode offers valuable insights to help you build strength both inside and out on your journey to being more you. Tune in to learn about the secret weapon in Ava’s weekly routine, and learn how you can try a free introductory virtual workout with Discover Strength from anywhere in the world.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to strength training with Colton Haight

05:02 Colton’s career path from athlete to exercise physiologist

07:00 Key benefits of strength training and resistance training

10:12 Connection between physical and mental strength

12:42 Debunking strength training myths

19:35 Strength vs cardio - tailoring workout to your goals

24:30 Exercise science and research insights

30:56 Discover Strength workouts for busy lifestyles

34:04 Virtual strength training to maximize results from anywhere

38:05 Equipment essentials for on-the-go workouts

41:22 Staying motivated on your fitness journey

44:30 How to sign up for a free training session

46:50 Building strength inside and out - final words of wisdom

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Episode Resources:

Connect with Colton on Instagram: @coltonhaight

Follow Discover Strength on Instagram: @discoverstrength

Schedule a free introductory virtual workout at: www.discoverstrength.com

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