Want to Get Stronger? The Power of Progressive Overload

🎙️ This week on Uplift Conversations, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood concepts in strength and fitness: Progressive Overload. From Greek myths to gym fails, Zaira, Evie, and Jaz unpack what it really means to get stronger — and why “more weight” isn’t the only way to make progress. 🏋️‍♀️

▪️ What Progressive Overload Really Means – and why it’s simpler than you think 💡
▪️ The “Baby Calf” Analogy – how a Greek legend explains your training 🐄
▪️ Why Heavier Isn’t Always Better – other ways to measure progress ⚖️
▪️ Smart Training at Home – making gains when you’ve only got two dumbbells 🏠
▪️ Avoiding Plateaus and Burnout – how to keep growing without overdoing it 💥
▪️ The Truth About Tempo, Reps & Recovery – the real magic behind strength 💪
▪️ Aggressive vs Progressive Overload – when pushing too hard backfires 😅

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💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:
00:00 💪 What Is Progressive Overload (Really)?
00:46 🐄 The Greek Myth That Explains Strength Gains
02:20 👶 New Mums and the Ultimate Progressive Overload
03:45 🧮 How to Track Volume and Measure Progress
05:15 🏃‍♀️ Applying It to Running: More Than Just Mileage
06:45 🧘‍♀️ Why Recovery Is Part of Progress
08:10 🏠 Training from Home? Here’s How to Still Progress
09:18 😅 “Aggressive Overload” and Common Mistakes
11:10 ⚖️ How to Avoid Burnout and Plateaus
14:30 🧠 Strength Series Recap: Lifting 101 to Now
15:47 💬 Final Thoughts and How to Keep Progressing

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