{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The 5 Hard Truths Your Lifting Needs After 40","description":"If you\u2019ve ever heard a coach say \u201cit\u2019s not wrong, but it\u2019s not right either,\u201d you\u2019ll resonate with this episode. Dive into the nuance that gets lost in punchy social media hot takes \u2013 especially for athletic women over 40 who want strength, muscle, and better performance without the fluff. Get insight into why your progress may feel stuck, what to do about it, and how to build muscle with less frustration. Get practical coaching on progressive overload, program hopping, hypertrophy, auto-regulation, and why DIY training isn\u2019t actually \u201cfree.\u201d What you\u2019ll learn in this episode: What happens when you\u2019ve been lifting for a while\u2026 but the weights (and results) haven\u2019t really changed? Why \u201cswitching things up\u201d might be the reason you\u2019re stuck in place. The truth behind words like toned, sculpted, and long and lean and what they really mean for your training. How chasing the number on the scale can quietly derail your performance and progress. The real cost of trying to make up your own workouts, and what it\u2019s stealing from your gains. Enjoyed this episode and want more?  If you want a lifting program that tells you exactly what to do, try 7 days of Strong with Steph here >> https:\/\/stephgaudreau.com\/workout Share this episode with a friend looking to improve their strength training knowledge. Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite streaming platform for new episodes! ","author_name":"Fuel Your Strength","author_url":"https:\/\/www.stephgaudreau.com","html":"