In this conversation, Louise Green discusses the evolving perspectives on fitness, particularly the shift from steady-state aerobic exercises to resistance training as the preferred method for achieving fitness goals. She emphasizes the importance of progressive overload in training, which allows the body to adapt and grow stronger over time.

Takeaways

• Women were traditionally advised to focus on steady-state aerobic exercise.
• Current trends favor resistance training for better fitness outcomes.
• Progressive overload is key to muscle adaptation and growth.
• Heavier lifting is now recognized as beneficial for women.
• The fitness industry is evolving with new research and insights.
• Understanding how to overload muscles can enhance training effectiveness.
• Resistance training can lead to improved body composition.
• Adapting training methods can help prevent plateaus in fitness.
• The conversation highlights the importance of staying informed about fitness trends.
• Women should embrace strength training for overall health benefits.

Louise Green is an award-winning coach with 20 years invested in working with women of all body sizes. She has coached thousands of women from all over the world, if you're ready take the next step in your strength, check out her coaching program, Size Strong.