589: The deeper meaning of muscle for women | Bonnie Tsui

The mindbodygreen Podcast · Apr 20, 2025 · 46m

“Women should be strong—really strong—and lift heavy,” says Bonnie Tsui. Tsui, bestselling author, life-long swimmer, and journalist, joins us today to talk about all things muscle, from the cultural perspectives to the health benefits and so much more. - Her book, On Muscle (~2:10) - The history of muscle for women (~8:15) - Muscle is adaptable (~9:25) - A love letter to muscle (~11:00) - The beauty of shoulders (~13:10) - The first female weightlifters (~16:10) - Being strong & feminine (~21:07) - Health benefits of muscle (~26:10) - Age-related loss of muscle (~29:50) - Metaphors & muscles…