Strength Training 101 How to Start, Progress, and See Results

In this episode, we break down why strength training is the most important form of exercise you can do and how to get started the right way. From understanding progressive overload to learning how to gauge effort and exertion, we cover the fundamentals that help you build strength, prevent injury, and actually see results.We also dig into common misconceptions like being “toned,” muscle confusion, and overexercising, while emphasizing the importance of proper form, muscle activation, and knowing where to focus your energy in the gym.We talk about:-Why strength training is the most effective exercise for long-term health and results-How to get started as a beginner-What progressive overload is and how to apply it-The difference between effort, exertion, and RPE-Common misconceptions like “toning” and muscle confusion-The risks of overexercising and under-recovering-Proper form and muscle activation for better results-How to prioritize muscle groups and structure your trainingTime Stamps: 0:00 Introduction1:58 why strength training is the most important exercise you can do7:25 where to start as a beginner13:44 progressive overload explained22:30 RPE explained27:18 you don’t know what you don’t know30:31 rep ranges41:44 prioritizing muscle groupsCONNECT WITH KAIT:IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/Email: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-listFree FB Community: : https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fyYCSZgn/?mibextid=K35XfPCONNECT WITH MAVERICK:IG: https://www.instagram.com/maverickonlinecoaching/SLAE: https://www.instagram.com/slaehormonesolutions/Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coachingAsk anonymous questions: https://ngl.link/maverickonlinecoaching1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.