15) Strength Training for Blood Sugar: Why Muscle Matters for Women

In this episode, we cover:

• Naina welcomes her first podcast guest, holistic wellness practitioner Sarah Dower, for a conversation on how strength training supports blood sugar stability.
• They unpack the science behind skeletal muscle and glucose clearance, and why increasing your one rep max is linked to lower fasting blood glucose.
• Sarah tackles the common fear that lifting weights makes women bulky, explaining how female hormone levels naturally limit muscle bulk compared to men.
• The pair share practical, low barrier ways to build strength consistency, from 10 minute bodyweight workouts to pairing training with social activities like pickleball.

Work With Naina If you're ready to improve your blood sugar while also healing your relationship with food, there are a few ways we can work together.

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Connect with Sarah Dower

Website: https://www.sgdbodybeauty.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgdbodybeauty/

Connect With Naina

Website: www.nainavarma.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naina.varmaa

Email: hello@nainavarma.com

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