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# 42. Laurel Beversdorf. Fear sells; How the fitness industry limits agency
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- Apr 25, 2026
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Summary
What does it really mean to be strong? In this conversation with Laurel Beversdorf from The Movement Logic, we explore the gap between being active and actually building strength - and why so many people (especially women) have been left out of that understanding. We talk about the rise of strength training inside spaces like yoga, the tension between different movement worlds, and why blending practices isn’t always as simple as it sounds. We also get into the bigger picture: – why strength training still feels intimidating – how fear and misinformation shape the fitness industry – and the real-life barriers that stop women from getting started This is a grounded, honest look at movement - not as performance or aesthetics, but as something that builds confidence, capability, and long-term health. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing loads” but not feeling stronger… this one’s for you. See more about the Movement Logic here: https://themovementlogic.com/ Further reading mentioned in this episode: – The LIFTMOR trial (Watson et al.) on high-intensity resistance training and bone health – Kistler-Fischbacher et al. systematic review on resistance training and bone mineral density Music: Exercise by Mary Erskine (Me for Queen)