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.
Expect conversations that challenge stereotypes, dismantle diet culture, and invite you to rise — as you are, right now.
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The Weekly Riff with Louise Green
Episode 5 - Unlocking Strength: Progressive Overload and Why it Matters for Every Body
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In this episode of the Weekly Riff, Louise Green delves into the concept of progressive overload, emphasizing its importance for anyone engaging in strength training. She explains how progressive overload is not merely about lifting heavier weights but about gradually increasing the demands placed on the body to foster adaptation and growth. The conversation covers the science behind muscle adaptation, the significance of consistency in training, and how progressive overload applies to individuals at all fitness levels. Louise also highlights the empowering aspect of strength training, focusing on body function rather than appearance, and encourages listeners to embrace a supportive and intelligent approach to their fitness journey.
takeaways
- Progressive overload is essential for building strength and muscle.
- It's not about maxing out; it's about adaptation.
- Gradually increasing the demand on the body is key to progress.
- Consistency is crucial for effective strength training.
- Beginners often see faster progress with progressive overload.
- You don't need to lift heavier every session to improve.
- Progressive overload is a conversation with your body.
- Strength training should focus on function, not appearance.
- Everyone can benefit from progressive overload, regardless of fitness level.
- Building strength takes time and requires a supportive approach.
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