Listen "Lifting 101: How Often Should I Strength Train?"
Episode Synopsis
🎙️ This week, we’re breaking down one of the most common questions in fitness: How often should you really strength train to see results? From the myth that “more is better” to why rest days actually make you stronger, we’re cutting through the noise in this no-BS chat. 💪💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:00:00 🎙️ How Often Should I Strength Train?00:53 🏋️♀️ Lifting 101 – The Truth About Rest Days02:06 💪 More Isn’t Always Better – Why Less Can Be More03:19 🛌 Rest Days = Gains? The Science Explained04:14 📅 Beginner’s Guide – 2-3 Sessions a Week is Enough05:14 😖 DOMS – What Soreness Really Means for Your Progress06:37 🗓️ Training Schedules – Why a 7-Day Week Might Not Work for You07:50 🤷♀️ Is One Session a Week Pointless? Spoiler: No!08:32 📊 The Sweet Spot – 2-3 Strength Sessions a Week09:54 🚀 Real-Life Schedules – How We Fit Strength Training into Our Busy Lives11:17 🍏 Exercise Snacks – How 5-Minute Sessions Can Add Up12:07 🏡 Home Workouts Count Too – 20 Minutes Can Be Enough13:06 📅 When Should You Train? (Hint: It’s Not Just Monday!)14:25 🔀 Upper/Lower Splits vs. Full Body – What’s Best for You?15:50 💡 Plan A, Plan B – How to Build a Flexible Training Routine17:18 💥 Optional Sessions – How to Add Extra Without Burnout18:48 🔑 Why Full Body Training is a Game-Changer20:51 😂 The Bench Press Fail Story You Don’t Want to Miss
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