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Uplift Conversations
A weekly podcast with Jaz, Zaira, and Evie, where we dive deep into all things fitness, well-being, and personal success—empowering you with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to do THE THING (whatever yours is!)
💫 Sharing conversations that help you go from “I can’t” to “I will”
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Uplift Conversations
Lifting 101: How Often Should I Strength Train?
🎙️ This week, we’re breaking down one of the most common questions in fitness: How often should you really strength train to see results? From the myth that “more is better” to why rest days actually make you stronger, we’re cutting through the noise in this no-BS chat. 💪
💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:
00:00 🎙️ How Often Should I Strength Train?
00:53 🏋️♀️ Lifting 101 – The Truth About Rest Days
02:06 💪 More Isn’t Always Better – Why Less Can Be More
03:19 🛌 Rest Days = Gains? The Science Explained
04:14 📅 Beginner’s Guide – 2-3 Sessions a Week is Enough
05:14 😖 DOMS – What Soreness Really Means for Your Progress
06:37 🗓️ Training Schedules – Why a 7-Day Week Might Not Work for You
07:50 🤷♀️ Is One Session a Week Pointless? Spoiler: No!
08:32 📊 The Sweet Spot – 2-3 Strength Sessions a Week
09:54 🚀 Real-Life Schedules – How We Fit Strength Training into Our Busy Lives
11:17 🍏 Exercise Snacks – How 5-Minute Sessions Can Add Up
12:07 🏡 Home Workouts Count Too – 20 Minutes Can Be Enough
13:06 📅 When Should You Train? (Hint: It’s Not Just Monday!)
14:25 🔀 Upper/Lower Splits vs. Full Body – What’s Best for You?
15:50 💡 Plan A, Plan B – How to Build a Flexible Training Routine
17:18 💥 Optional Sessions – How to Add Extra Without Burnout
18:48 🔑 Why Full Body Training is a Game-Changer
20:51 😂 The Bench Press Fail Story You Don’t Want to Miss