Fit After 40: the Women’s Fitness & Health Revolution Podcast

Your First 90 Days of Strength Training: What Results Can You Actually Expect?

April 16 · 37 min · Episode 83 · 54.7 MB
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You started strength training — now what? In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly what to expect in your first 30, 60, and 90 days of strength training. From the early nervous system wins you'll feel before you ever see a change in the mirror, to the moment your body starts building real muscle and your everyday life starts to feel different — this is your realistic, no-BS roadmap.

We're also talking about the biggest mistakes that derail beginners before the results even get good — including why the scale is lying to you, why you should NOT be cutting calories right now, and why comparing yourself to anyone else is a waste of your very precious energy.

If you've ever wondered is this actually working — this episode is for you.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Strength Training Expectations 02:56 First 30 Days: Neural Adaptations 05:48 Days 30 to 60: Early Physiological Changes 08:58 Days 60 to 90: Visible and Measurable Results 11:50 Common Mistakes in the First 90 Days 15:07 Celebrating Small Wins and Identity Shifts   Enter your spot in the FREE Month of Fit After 40 Raffle!! 
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