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My Hip Replacement Recovery Story: Why Strength Matters More Than You Think
Most people think a hip replacement marks the beginning of the end—that life will become smaller, slower,...
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I Could Not Find A Hip Replacement Recovery Story... So I Wrote My Own
Five months, four programs, and the lifts that got me from a limp to a bodyweight squat—for anyone who...
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An Encouraging Story of Bone Health at Age 88
At 88 years old, maintaining strong bones is an important part of preserving independence, mobility,...
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More Bone Scan Success Stories! Meet Julie from Starting Strength Atlanta
Here is a comparison of T-Scores: Site November 2024 March 2026 Change Interpretation Lumbar...
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Yet ANOTHER bone density success story!!
Bone density, an often-overlooked element of women’s health, plays a critical role in our overall well-being...
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The Importance of Bone Density for Women: Why Early Scans Matter
Bone density, an often-overlooked element of women’s health, plays a critical role in our overall well-being...
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Why Do We Squat, Bench, Press, and Deadlift?
Think you're too old to lift? Think again. Strength training isn’t just for the young—it’s the key to...
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Why "ALL IN" and "ALL OR NOTHING" is NOT a recipe for Success
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss an article from the Wall Street Journal entitled “Why...
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The 14th Annual Charm City Strongwoman Contest
This contest is held in memory of my sister, Charlotte Giza, who passed away on February 11, 2015, after...
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Get Down and Get Up: Strength Training for a Simple Yet Vital Skill
Do you struggle to get down to the floor? Do you struggle to get up OFF the floor? Have you ever fallen...
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