#196 Closer to Failure or Less Rest?

Episode 196 of the Tom The Trainer's Fitness Over 40 podcast, hosted by Tom Mouland, titled "#196 Closer to Failure or Less Rest?" was published on February 19, 2026 and runs 24 minutes.

February 19, 2026 ·24m · Tom The Trainer's Fitness Over 40

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Summary

In this episode, I went live in the Tribe and answered some powerful questions around restarting your training, fat loss workouts, and how long you should actually stay in a calorie deficit.I break down why full body workouts are the smartest way to get back into the gym, how to approach training intensity without wrecking your recovery, and whether working closer to failure or minimizing rest is better for fat loss.We also talk about diet breaks, calorie cycling, and how to know when to push versus when to maintain, so you can make progress without burning out.And if you want to transform your body, message me the word "Coaching" on IG at Tomthetrainerfitness, Facebook at Tom Mouland to book a Free Strategy Call to apply for coaching.Have the best day ever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

In this episode, I went live in the Tribe and answered some powerful questions around restarting your training, fat loss workouts, and how long you should actually stay in a calorie deficit.

I break down why full body workouts are the smartest way to get back into the gym, how to approach training intensity without wrecking your recovery, and whether working closer to failure or minimizing rest is better for fat loss.

We also talk about diet breaks, calorie cycling, and how to know when to push versus when to maintain, so you can make progress without burning out.

And if you want to transform your body, message me the word "Coaching" on IG at Tomthetrainerfitness, Facebook at Tom Mouland to book a Free Strategy Call to apply for coaching.

Have the best day ever!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.