EP 70 Why Women Struggle to Build Strength (Even When They’re Trying)

So many women who are working out are not seeing changes in their bodies and strength levels. Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is bringing clarity to why women often struggle to build strength. Tuning in, you’ll hear a few of the things women get wrong when trying to build strength, from eating too little to being inconsistent and random with workouts. Dr. Jenna delves into the importance of recovery and adequate fueling when building strength before discussing how cardio can be supportive when used correctly. We also touch on why your body needs to feel safe and supported in order to build muscle. Finally, Dr. Jenna talks about what actually works and encourages listeners to lift heavier progressively, train consistently using a structured program, eat enough food (especially protein), and recover intentionally. Press play now to hear all this and be reminded that you cannot expect fast results when trying to build strength!Key Points From This Episode:Today’s topic: why women struggle to build strength. Why not training with enough stimulus is a mistake. The danger of inconsistency when trying to build strength. Why under-fueling is so problematic for strength training. How excessive cardio and lack of recovery hinder strength. Why recovery and fueling are requirements for strength building. The problem with expecting fast results and having unrealistic timelines. Why your body has to feel supported in order to build muscle. The solution: lifting heavier, structure, eating enough, consistency, and recovery. Questions to ask yourself if you’re struggling to build strength. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:UPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi