Let me be blunt: lifting weights will make you look better. Not"toned." Not "lean." Better.

In this episode I'm making the unapologetic aesthetic case for strength training.

What it does to your body, why cardio can't do what heavy liftingdoes, and why I'll never stop telling women to pick up something heavy.

We cover:

-      Why muscle changes your shape in a way fat loss alone never will

-      The truth about "toned" — what it means and how you get there

-      Body recomposition: what it is, why it's the goal, and how lifting drives it

-      Why the fear of getting "bulky" is costing you results

-      What I noticed in my own body when I started prioritizing strength over cardio

If you've been doing cardio for years and wondering why your body isn't changing the way you want — this episode is your turning point.

Resources MentionedNot Another Diet Book:https://www.amazon.com/Not-Another-Diet-Book-learning/dp/B0B45Q4CLH/

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