84: THIS is Why You're Not Getting Stronger (And How to Fix It)

For years, I thought I was doing everything right, showing up, sweating it out, and doing all the workouts I saw online. But I couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t actually getting stronger. Why my joints ached, why I felt stuck, or why my lifts weren’t going anywhere. Turns out, I was making some of the most common fitness mistakes that women still make today. From rushing through reps to skipping rest (guilty), from starting every workout with cardio to training only in one plane of motion, I’ve done it all. And in this episode, I’m breaking it all down for you. Not to make you feel bad, but to help you finally connect the dots and train in a way that actually supports your goals. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not seeing the results, this episode is for you. We’re talking about how to lift smarter, move with purpose, and fix the sneaky things that are secretly sabotaging your progress. This is part one, because yep, there are that many things we need to talk about. Because strength isn't just about lifting heavier. It’s about doing the little things right, and doing them consistently. Let’s fix this, together.  I Also Discuss: (00:00) Common Fitness Mistakes and Solutions (09:07) Proper Core Bracing for Lifting (15:17) Proper Footwear and Multi-Plane Training (30:05) Empowerment Through Purposeful Lifting Thank You to Our Sponsors: Broads App – Get structured, progressive training and a powerhouse community to keep you strong, consistent, and unstoppable. Join at broads.app and use code PODCAST for 20% off your first month! Legion - Use code Tara20 for 20% off your first order and double loyalty cash back any order after that when you shop at LegionAthletics.com Find more from Tara:   Website: https://www.taralaferrara.com/ Instagram: @taralaferrara @broads.podcast @broads.app Youtube:  Tara LaFerrara Tiktok:  @taralaferrara