Listen "#121: Are You Strength Training or Just Working Out with Weights?"
Episode Synopsis
There’s a lot of noise out there about “strength training” — but are you really doing it?If your workouts involve dumbbells, sweat, and a fast pace… you might just be doing cardio with weights. And if you’re not following certain key principles, you're missing out on the true benefits of strength training.In this episode, I break down:The key differences between strength training and working out with weightsWhat proper strength training looks likeWhy workouts like BodyPump or random YouTube videos often miss the markHow to tell if you're applying progressive overload (and why that matters)The surprising truth about heart rate, rest periods, and combo movesThis one’s a must-listen if you’ve ever wondered whether what you’re doing “counts” - and what to change if you want stronger bones, better blood sugar control, more muscle, and greater independence in midlife and beyond.Resources mentioned in this episode:My free 10-day Lift Off strength training challenge >>Learn to Lift programs >>Strength training membership >>If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and actually get strong — this is where to start.Send me your thoughts 😃Support the show Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs here >> Join my monthly membership here >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
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