EPISODE · Aug 16, 2024 · 1H 3M
#1 - Progressive Overload: When to Push Forward and When to Pull Back in Life (w.special guest Erin Jacobsen)
from The Athlete Mom Project | Pregnancy Workouts, Postpartum Exercises, Meal Plans, Diastasis Recti, Back Pain, and Mindset Tips · host Chandler Sommerfeldt | Strength and Conditioning Coach, Postpartum and Precision Nutrition Certified and Active Life Professional Candidate
In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we explore progressive overload — a concept most people associate with strength training — and how it applies far beyond the gym. Progressive overload is the idea that growth happens through intentional, gradual stress followed by recovery. But when this principle is misunderstood, people push too hard, ignore signs of overload, and end up burned out, injured, or stuck. This episode breaks down how to recognize when it’s time to push forward, when it’s time to pull back, and why both are essential for sustainable growth. If you’ve ever wondered: whether you should keep pushing or take a step back why doing more isn’t producing better results how to grow without burning out why rest and recovery are part of progress, not a failure this conversation offers a simple framework to guide decision-making in training, work, relationships, and life. Progress isn’t about constant intensity. It’s about learning how to apply stress at the right time, in the right dose, and knowing when to recover so growth can actually happen. You can find Erin: Facebook: Erin Jenifer Instagram: Everyday Erin 🔗 Resources & Links 📖 Read the full breakdown of this Podcast episode on my Substack 👉 [Read it Here] 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project Course Training that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life. 👉 [ Learn More Here ] 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram 👉 [@withchanyoucan]
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<p><strong>Thanks for listening in to the Athlete Mom Project!</strong></p> <p>⛰️ 🚵🏼♀️🤰🏼🏋️♀️👩🏼🍼🏃🏼♀️</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>A</strong> - athlete </p> <p><strong>M </strong>- mom</p> <p><strong>P</strong> - project</p> <p><br></p> <p>Let's get AMPed!</p> <p><br></p> <p>I'm Chandler, and I am here to help you discover your strength, set big goals, and thrive in every phase of motherhood. And I’m here climbing this mountain with you. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Athlete Mom Project Resources:</strong></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/withchanyoucan?igsh=MXJyM2YxenliNDFzYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@withchanyoucan</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chandler.sommerfeldt?mibextid=LQQJ4d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Chandler Sommerfeldt</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@withchanyoucan?si=6J3ApPRuOkBSGgG9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Chandler @withchanyoucan</a></p> <p><a href="https://chandler-s-site-ec11.thinkific.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">With Chan You Can Website</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Today's episode was all about Progressive Overload.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Erin helps us take a deep dive into what that looks like through motherhood. We often think of Progressive Overload and how it pertains to building muscle in the gym. </p> <p><br></p> <p>But if we can learn how to apply Progressive Overload to LIFE, we may just find that it makes things a bit easier. As moms, we are so used to carrying the world on our back. Learning how to add overload to our life in a sustainable way is where we see longterm progress that is actually sustainable.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>You can find Erin:</strong></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/erin.jacobsenwilliams?mibextid=LQQJ4d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Erin Jenifer</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ejwilliams110?igsh=YjU1aXgyZXhhMTU2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Everyday Erin</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Here is the FREE resource from today's episode:</p> <p><a href="https://chandler-s-site-ec11.thinkific.com/pages/mom-fitness-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">DISCOVERING YOUR WHY</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>And remember—with Chan, you can! 💪</p>
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