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#121: Are You Strength Training - or Just Working Out with Weights?

#121: Are You Strength Training - or Just Working Out with Weights?

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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 weights
  • What proper strength training looks like
  • Why workouts like BodyPump or random YouTube videos often miss the mark
  • How to tell if you're applying progressive overload (and why that matters)
  • The surprising truth about heart rate, rest periods, and combo moves


This 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.

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  • TRIAL MY MEMBERSHIP: Already strength training? Test out my Strength Training Membership. Save 20% on your first 2 months with coupon code POD20 (apply at checkout). Check out the membership here >>
  • Kick-start your lifting with my easy-to-follow Learn to Lift programs:
    • Learn to Lift at HOME >>
    • Learn to Lift at the GYM >>
  • Lose fat with The Midlife Fat Loss Formula >>
  • Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >>
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