Smart Intensity: How to Build Muscle Safely with Reps, Not Heavy Weights

In this episode of the Eat’s Healthy Podcast, host Andrei breaks down the two ways to create muscle intensity—high repetitions versus heavy weights—and why the heavy weight can be a risky trap for 99% of people. Obsessing over lifting heavier and heavier weights often leads to injuries in joints like the spine, shoulders, hips, or knees, derailing your fitness journey and triggering excuses to quit. Andrei explains how focusing on more repetitions with moderate weights not only builds muscle effectively but also minimizes injury risk, promotes better recovery, and naturally leads to strength gains over time. From avoiding dangerous moves like heavy deadlifts (unless you’re a powerlifter) to embracing slower, controlled reps for maximum burn, this episode offers practical tips for staying fit and healthy until your 80s without the setbacks of injuries. Tune in to learn how to train smarter, not harder, for lasting results!