Rest intervals part 2: the mindset behind not being able to slow down

Most women have been taught to approach fitness the same way they approach life in a hustle culture—go faster, burn more, never slow down. But that’s not the design God gave us.In this episode, AJ breaks down the surprising power of rest intervals—not just in your workouts, but in the way you approach your entire life.Starting with the creation story, we explore how God built a rhythm of work and rest into the very fabric of the world. Adam and Eve’s first full day wasn’t spent grinding—it was spent resting with God. From the very beginning, humanity was designed to work from rest, not for rest.AJ then connects that bigger picture to the modern fitness culture many women are trapped in:constant cardio, chasing exhaustion, and believing that sweating more means achieving more.But when it comes to building strength, muscle, and long-term health, rest is not laziness—it’s strategy.In this episode you’ll learn:• Why rest intervals are essential for building lean muscle• The physiological reason strength training requires recovery between sets• Why “cardio bunny” culture keeps women stuck in burnout cycles• How discipline in the gym mirrors spiritual discipline in life• How God’s design for rhythms of work and rest leads to greater strength—physically and spirituallyIf you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down in your workouts—or in your life—this episode will challenge the way you think about effort, discipline, and rest.Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do… is pause, recover, and prepare for the next rep.If you need knowledge about how the different energy systems work and how long to actually rest, check out my other episode about rest intervals!!