The Weekly Riff with Louise Green
The Weekly Riff cuts through fitness culture’s noise with real talk from Louise Green — award-winning coach, author, and size-inclusive fitness trailblazer redefining what strength looks like. In a world where most fitness spaces still exclude, this podcast offers something rare: a space that honours all bodies and holds the belief that your body is fully capable of strength, power, and performance — through every season of life, including midlife and menopause.
Each 20-minute episode dives into strength training, body image, mindset, and the deeper layers of showing up for yourself — without the toxic pressure to shrink, conform, or apologize. Louise blends expert insight, lived experience, and raw honesty to explore how we can all train for strength and self-respect, not validation.
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The Weekly Riff with Louise Green
Episode 9 - 7 Tips for Size Inclusive weight Training to Keep You on Track
Summary
In this conversation, Louise Green shares seven tips for size inclusive weight training, emphasizing the importance of respecting one's body, understanding personal fitness levels, and the non-linear nature of progress. She discusses the significance of rest, the drawbacks of using a scale as a progress tracker, and the emotional labor often faced by women. The conversation concludes with a focus on setting boundaries to prioritize personal well-being and fitness goals.
Takeaways
- It's okay to take a break from your routine.
- Honor your current fitness level, not where you think you should be.
- Respect your body and listen to its needs.
- Ditch the scale; it can be misleading.
- Progress in fitness is not always linear.
- Rest days are essential for recovery and strength.
- Emotional labor can impact your fitness journey.
- Setting boundaries is crucial for personal well-being.
- Focus on strength and energy, not just weight loss.
- Create space for yourself to prioritize fitness.
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Louise Green is an award-winning coach with 20 years invested in working with women of all body sizes. She has coached thousands of women from all over the world, if you're ready take the next step in your strength, check out her coaching program: https://www.louisegreeninc.com/size-strong