32. How to start lifting weights, things to consider when getting a coach and how to learn to lift weights by yourself

This weeks episode is all about HOW to start lifting weights! We've talked at length and frequency about why you should be regularly lifting weights but today, we're talking about HOW you can start lifting weights, what to consider when you're looking at getting a coach and how you could learn to lift weights on your own. (00:00) Overcoming the Fear of Starting to Lift Weights (13:13) The Importance of Having a Coach or Mentor (18:10) Learning Proper Technique from the Beginning (24:22) The Benefits of Online Coaching (35:51) Starting the Journey of Lifting Weights (46:54) The Benefits of Working with a Coach (53:31) Self-Guided Learning and Trusted Resources --- Interested in being part of the Empower Project Community? As we talk about in this episode, we're running the first test of our Empower Project community for women over 30 in September. Sound like something you want to be part of? Drop an email to Amy, let her know you're interested. It's compeltely free for the month, only thing we ask is you engage and give us feedback! ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ --- Have questions for the pod? We want to make this podcast as actionable and help you take things away to practically implement in your lifestyle to improve your health, energy, strength and life overall Send your questions ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ --- Want more help? Want to work with a coach to help you have more energy, build strength, lose bodyfat? Want to do that without making huge sweeping changes to your whole life? We can help you Reach out to Amy directly to chat about a plan to suit your goals: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ --- The Empower Project Our YouTube channel! Follow Amy and Kieran as they set to Empower you to take control of your fitness, fuel your health and enjoy more of life! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@The.Empower.Project⁠ — Find us on social media: Instagram ⁠@wearetheempowerproject⁠ ⁠@amygormancoach⁠ ⁠@kierandouglasjones⁠