“You can do a strength training program at home with minimal equipment in small moment of your day” – Joan Pagano
Joan Pagano is a fitness expert, author of internationally published fitness books, and owner of Joan Pagano Fitness in New York City. She has worked as a personal fitness trainer on Manhattan’s Upper East Side since 1988, providing professional guidance and support to people at all levels of fitness.
Joan has created hundreds of training programs specially tailored for individuals, groups, fitness facilities, schools, hospitals, and corporations through her work. Joan is certified as an Exercise Physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine, serves on the Ambassadors Leadership Council of the National Osteoporosis Foundation and is the proud finisher of seven marathons.
During the episode, Joan reveals the most common myths and misconceptions about strength training. Discover the basic fundamentals of safe weight-training to maximize benefits and avoid injuries. Learn easy ways to incorporate strength training into your daily life.
- Vitality Society
- Joan’s website where you can sign up for the Fitness Refresh program
- Joan’s book: Strength Training Exercise for Women
Time Stamps:
- 2:56 – Working with a famous person
- 4:57 – “You can do a strength training program at home with minimal equipment in small moment of your day” – Joan Pagano
- 6:20 – The myths of strength training
- 8:13 – “Don’t be afraid to lift weights” – Joan Pagano
- 11:03 – The advantages of strength training
- 11:59 – “You can start easily with bodyweight exercises” – Joan Pagano
- 13:10 – Finding the right person to train with
- 15:45 – Understanding the difference between discomfort and pain
- 17:06 – The fundamentals to know before lifting weights
- 18:37 – Resources on how to safely do strength training
- 24:57 – Ways to improve your brain health
- 31:21 – Four for life: The four bodyweight exercises
- 35:00 – Fitness refresh program
- 36:07 – Learning the proper posture and positions
- 39:14 – “If you’re always doing the same fixed routine, you’re not going to get the benefit as if you are changing things up” – Joan Pagano
DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.
