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Podcast: Starting Strength Radio
Episode: Joint Health & Strength Training with Orthopedist Dr. Carter | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #62
Description: Ray talks with Dr. Carter about the common misunderstanding that lifting weights can destroy bones, the relative safety of lifting compared to various other sports, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.
01:14 Does lifting destroy bones?
2:52 Stress recovery adaptation applies to the whole body system
07:30 Lifting weights is safer than soccer
11:04 Muscle as a protective mechanism
15:32 Flexibility isn't something to pursue
20:08 Where's the medical field in understanding this stuff?
23:54 Arrogance of man drives progress and issues
24:59 There is more to existence than you can see and observe
31:21 Science is God
34:10 Volume vs. intensity
38:09 Heavy and stronger is better cardio
40:47...