Ep. 81 How Heavy Should You Lift?

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There’s a gap between how strong women actually are and how they train, and that gap impacts everything from muscle development to metabolism to confidence under the bar. In this episode, Jess and Jill break down what it really means to choose a weight that challenges you and why so many women unintentionally underload their training.


They get into the concept of “heavy enough,” how to gauge effort without overthinking it, and the signals that tell you it’s time to level up your weights. Expect clarity around intensity, form, rep ranges, and progression so your workouts actually create the adaptation you’re working for.


Jess and Jill also walk through the long-term benefits of lifting with intention: better insulin sensitivity, stronger bones, higher metabolic output, a more resilient nervous system, and the identity shift that comes from realizing you’re far stronger than you thought.


This conversation gives you the clarity and the confidence to stop guessing, stop underloading your body, and start training in a way that produces real, visible, measurable progress.


If you’ve ever questioned whether your training is challenging you in the right ways, this conversation will give you the insight and direction you’ve been missing.


Tune in and learn how to train with the intention and intensity your body is ready for.


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