418. What is “Heavy Lifting” & Should You Be Doing It?

Lots of great fitness programs - including mine - encourage women to lift heavy weights. But have you ever been stumped by what exactly constitutes “heavy weights”? And how much weight it too much or not enough? Listener Lisa had the same question: “I’m wondering what you consider ‘heavy weights’. I’ve noticed you mention that you lift heavy weights 2 times a week. How much do you lift?” In this shortie episode, we dive into: Debunking the myth that lifting heavy weights will make you bulky. Why muscle mass gets even more important as we age The ideal combination of weight and reps to build strong muscles 💥Taking listener questions!!! Do you have a question about your self-care that you need help with? Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask to submit your question, and I’ll answer it for you on an upcoming Friday episode. More Resources The Jumpstart 30 Program for Beginners - Get started with a structured strength training & mobility program! Ask Megan your burning question here Follow Megan on Instagram Follow Megan on YouTube

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Megan Dahlman, certified trainer and nutrition coach, is on a mission to help every woman - no matter her age - feel strong, healthy and confident in her body. In a culture that overcomplicates everything, this podcast will be a breath of fresh air! Self Care Simplified meets you right where you’re at, giving you simple, sustainable tips so you can feel fully functional and pain-free—in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. If you're looking for expert self-care advice combined with grace-filled motivation to help you feel your physical best, this is it!