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Podcast: Fuel Your Strength
Episode: "Ugly" Lifting Face = More Gym Gains?
Description: Ever wonder if you're lifting enough weight to truly see progress? You're not alone – this is one of the most common questions in the gym, especially among athletic women over 40 who want to keep getting stronger without wasting time on unchallenging workouts. In this episode, you'll learn a simple, almost foolproof way to gauge your lifting intensity – one you've probably never considered before – plus how it stacks up with other methods like RPE, reps in reserve, and bar speed. We'll explore what the science says about how your body (and face) signal effort, why "playing it safe" too lo...