Is It Okay to Decide You're Strong Enough? What Changes When You Stop Chasing Numbers | Ep. 107

This week’s episode was inspired by a message from a friend that got me thinking: should we always be chasing bigger lifts and do our workouts still count if we’re not progressing anymore?We hear so much about progressive overload, PBs and constantly getting stronger, but what happens when your goals change?In this episode, I talk about:The different stages of a strength training journeyWhy progressive overload matters, and when it matters mostWhat “training age” actually means Whether it’s okay to decide you’re already strong enoughThe difference between building strength and maintaining itHow my own training has changed over the last few years, and whyWhether Pilates alone is enough for long-term strength and bone healthHow to keep progressing if you train at homeWhy movement isn’t only about getting strongerRuth MacFit MembershipIf you’ve been thinking about joining Ruth MacFit and you want to join for the summer holidays:Doors close on 31st July and will remain closed throughout August while I focus on supporting current members and spending more time with my family over the summer holidays.You can join now before the doors close, or join the September waitlist.Those on the waitlist will get access a few days before the doors reopen publicly, giving you time to join, get settled into the app and be ready for our live welcome call on 6th September.Doors will then be open for approximately one week in September before closing again.Find out more, join now or join the September waitlist:www.ruthmacfit.comSeptember WaitlistCome and find me on Instagram if you have any questions at all or email me at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. Leaving a review also helps more people find the podcast.