You have to do this if you want anything else to work

If you've ever thought you need to lose weight before you start lifting, or that strength training is just one more thing to add to your routine — this episode is going to change how you think about your workouts entirely.Kassie breaks down why building muscle isn't just important for the aesthetic results you want — it's the foundation that makes everything else work. From your metabolism to your hormones to your relationship with food, muscle changes the game. And your workouts? They're not for burning calories. They're for building a body that burns more calories for you.What you'll learn: Why muscle — not cardio, not more restriction — is what creates the toned, defined look you actually wantHow muscle raises your resting metabolic rate and makes fat loss more efficient long-termThe real reason your metabolism slows down after 35, and the one thing that combats itHow muscle supports your hormones, blood sugar regulation, cortisol, and overall health as you ageWhy making muscle the goal changes your relationship with food and working out (and why that matters more than you think)The problem with doing "all the things" in fitness — and why your body can't do what you want it to do when you're sending it mixed signalsWhy more workouts and more cardio can actually work against you — and what to do insteadTo learn about working with me, check out Stuck to Sculpted Coaching.For more from me, follow me on Instagram.