
#152: What Lifting Heavy Means and Should You Be Doing It
"You need to lift heavy weights." "Put down the pink dumbbells." "Three reps of three exercises, three times per week."
Social media is filled with these messages for midlife women eager to keep their bodies strong and age well.
But what does 'lifting heavy' mean? And is it right for you?
In this episode, I break down the two meanings of the term 'lifting heavy' and which one you should be doing now.
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- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedJanuary 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC
- Length19 min
- Episode152
- RatingClean