#159 - WTF Does It Mean to Lift Heavy?!

Send me a text!“Lift heavy” sounds simple until you’re standing in the gym wondering what heavy even means for your body. I’m breaking it down without the noise: how to choose a weight, what reps and sets actually are, what the last rep should feel like, and how to know when it’s time to level up. If you’ve been stuck using the same dumbbells for years, or you’re worried you’re starting too heavy, this is your practical reset.We also zoom out to the bigger why behind women’s strength training for longevity. We talk bone density and osteoporosis risk, especially through perimenopause and menopause, and why lifting is like making deposits into a retirement account you’ll be grateful for later. Then we get into the inside-the-body benefits that don’t show up in a mirror right away: metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, steadier blood sugar, and the kind of consistent energy that makes your whole day feel easier.To wrap it up, I answer the most common questions I hear: does soreness mean it worked, will lifting make you bulky, should you train to failure, and what if you prefer machines, cables, or resistance bands. You’ll leave with a simple framework you can actually stick to and the reminder that we’re training for life outside the gym. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review so more women can find strength that lasts.Follow Well With Michelle on Apple, Spotify or where ever you listen to podcasts!Shoot me an email [email protected]. I would love to hear your questions, answer questions for 1:1 coaching or a quick hello from who's listening to the pod <3 Enjoying the pod? Leave a quick review — it helps more millennial women find us!