Show Notes
After 17 years, the American College of Sports Medicine has updated its strength training guidelines… and the truth is shocking:
👉 Most of the research is based on beginners 👉 The bar to getting strong is much lower than we’ve been told 👉 And most women are training completely wrong for their level
In this episode of Slay, Olympian Louise Hazel breaks down: Who the 30,000 participants actually were
Why most women are stuck in the “wrong phase” of training
The biggest mistake keeping women weak
The new rules of strength (that actually work in real life)
How to finally stay consistent and see results
This episode will change how you train — and how you think about strength.
Key Takeaway: You were never the problem. You were just given the wrong approach. 🎧 Listen now.
Timestamps: 00:00 You were never the problem 02:45 Who the 30,000 participants really were 07:10 The biggest misunderstanding in fitness 12:30 The 2 phases of strength training 18:20 Why women stay stuck 22:40 The new rules of strength
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