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LEMost women are stuck in the wrong strategy.
Cardio classes, low weights, high reps, calorie burn obsession… all in the name of “toning.” But if you want real fat loss and muscle definition that lasts, you have to train like your results depend on it.
Here’s the exact method I’d use (and what we teach inside Look Like You Train):
1️⃣ Full Body or Upper/Lower Splits. Stop chasing body part days. You’re not a bodybuilder prepping for a show. Full-body or upper/lower splits let you train each muscle 2 to 3 times a week… the sweet spot for growth and fat loss in midlife.
2️⃣ Two Hard Sets Close to Failure. Forget 4 sets of 12 with baby weights. If you’re not hitting at least 1 or 2 challenging sets per movement where you’re one to two reps from failure, you’re not creating enough stimulus to change your body.
3️⃣ Reps in the 5 to 12 Range. These rep ranges build strength, muscle, and shape. Not soreness. Not fatigue. Not burnout. Muscle is built under tension, not from chasing a sweat.
4️⃣ Rest 2 to 3 Minutes Between Sets. You’re lifting heavy (or should be). Give your body time to recover between sets so you can actually push. Long rest builds lean muscle. Short rest just builds exhaustion.
5️⃣ Focus on Progressive Overload. Every week, you should be aiming to add weight, reps, or better form. If you’re doing the same thing every time, your body will stay the same too. Muscle is earned through progression, not variety for the sake of it.
But here’s the thing: knowing WHAT to do and actually executing it the right way are two different things.
That’s why I’m hosting a free Training Audit
Workshop this Tuesday at 7pm EST. I’m walking you through the 3 programming mistakes that keep women over 40 training hard but not seeing results… and exactly how to fix them.
90 minutes that could be the difference between spinning your wheels and actually transforming your body.
Comment WORKSHOP and I’ll send you the registration link.
@leanbodiesconsulting
