Michelle Burleson shares practical strategies for women to build muscle at any age, emphasizing progressive overload, proper technique, and consistency. This episode debunks myths about hormonal limits and provides actionable tips to enhance strength and muscle growth in perimenopause and beyond for women from all walks of life.
key topics
Progressive overload in strength training
Myth-busting about hormones and muscle growth
Importance of tracking weights and reps
Deep loaded stretches for muscle activation
Handling missed workouts and active rest
takeaways
Muscle grows when you ask it for more than last time and feed it.
Track your lifts and increase weights in small increments.
Deep, slow stretches stimulate more growth.
Missed workouts don't mean lost gains; recovery is key.
Consistency and proper progression are essential for muscle growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Muscle Growth Challenges
02:39 Understanding the Importance of Progressive Overload
05:00 Strategies for Effective Muscle Training
07:46 Overcoming Mental Barriers in Fitness
Resources
The Training Lab App
Michelle Burleson
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muscle building, women over 40, strength training, progressive overload, fitness tips, menopause fitness, muscle growth, workout tips, strength training for women, fitness motivation
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