If you’re doing all the workouts… ticking all the boxes… and still not seeing the results you used to - this episode is for you.

Because more often than not, it’s not about how much you’re training.

It’s about how hard you’re actually working.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why intensity matters (especially in midlife), the difference between movement and training, and why living in that comfortable “middle zone” might be the exact thing holding you back.

This is the most common training mistake I see when clients come to work with me, so absolutely no shame if you feel called out by this one!

🎯 Practical takeaway

This week, I want you to:

👉 Pick one workout

👉 And genuinely push to an 8/10 effort

Not for the whole session

Just for those key moments that actually drive change

📥 Free resource

If this episode has hit a nerve and you’re thinking “ok… but how do I actually do this?” - I’ve got you.

Download my free Training Tweak Guide, where I walk you through exactly how to dial up your effort (without burning out):

👉 Grab the Training Tweak Guide

💪 Want more support?

If you want that extra nudge (and someone telling you when to push), you can try one of my strength + HIIT classes inside Train with Carly:

👉 Train with Carly

💬 Let’s chat

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👉 @carlycorrigall