Are you still worried that lifting weights will make you bulky? Think your muscles will turn into fat if you stop training? Or believe you need to lose weight before you can start lifting?
In this myth-busting episode, WE are calling out the top 8 muscle-building myths that are keeping women stuck, misinformed, and spinning their wheels in frustration.
With a mix of science-backed truths, real-life client transformations, and personal stories, athis episode is the no-BS guide every woman needs if she's ever felt intimidated by the weight rack.
Whether you're postpartum, perimenopausal, or just tired of being told to “tone” instead of train, this one’s for you!
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Make sure to tune in to our discussion:
00:00 — Intro
14:25 — Myth 1: “Lifting makes you bulky” debunked
17:11 — Muscle vs. fat
18:41 — Client transformation example
22:49 — Myth 2: “Light weight, high reps = toned” myth busted
23:38 — History of the word “toned” and marketing manipulation
25:31 — Progressive overload and building coping skills
28:02 — Myth 3: “Muscle turns into fat if you stop lifting”
29:34 — Myth 4: “I need
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