🎙️ Episode 137: How to Get Strong AF

For years, I cared more about being skinny than being strong.I restricted my food, exercised for hours, and built my entire life around trying to stay smaller.And even when I got skinny, maintaining it was exhausting, anxiety-inducing, and honestly… really freaking boring.Now?I’m about 10 pounds heavier, I can do more chin-ups than I could when I was lighter, and I recently deadlifted over 300 pounds.More importantly, I have a much healthier, more flexible, and more enjoyable life.Because getting strong isn’t about doing more workouts or living in the gym.It’s about training with intention, fueling your body, and giving yourself enough time to recover and adapt.In this episode, I break down:* How often you should strength train if getting stronger is your goal* Why practicing the specific lift matters* How tempo and pauses can help you overcome weak points* Why eating enough, especially carbs around training, is essential* How sleep, stress management, and rest days impact strength* Why strengthening the muscles involved in a lift can help you break through plateaus* Why training six days a week may actually be holding you backYou don’t need to spend more time exercising.You need a good program, enough fuel, appropriate intensity, and enough recovery to actually adapt to your training.And honestly?Trying to become strong is a lot more fun than spending your entire life trying to become smaller.🎯 Want to get strong AF but aren’t sure how to structure your training or nutrition?Shoot me a message on Instagram or click below to book a complimentary 1:1 consultation.🙌🏻 Let’s Connect📱 Instagram: @fit.habit.emma🌐 Website: www.fithabit.club🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode!If this episode resonates, subscribe, share, and leave a rating. It helps get this message to more people who need it!⚙️ Free Resources:👉🏻 Book a Free Discovery Call👉🏻 Struggling with digestive issues? Download my No Bloat Blueprint.👉🏻 Hit a fat loss plateau? Download my How to Eat More Carbs to Break Your Fat Loss Plateau guide.👉🏻 Join My Free Facebook Group - Fit Habit Hub: Get Lean & Strong for Life 💪🏻 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fithabitemma.substack.com