The Beauty of Boredom in Fitness with Candace Smith
Capable & Worthy: Fitness, Nutrition, & Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to SuckShow Notes
In today’s episode, Women’s Strength and Nutrition Coach Candace Smith joins us to share her own relatable fitness journey, and to discuss how shifting from exclusively cardio based activities and fitness classes to intentional strength training will transform your fitness routine and body, and give you long-lasting results. Candace emphasizes the importance of mindset, nutrition, and intelligent training techniques to help women achieve their goals, and emphasizes the importance of performance goals, explaining why heavy lifting and proper nutrition, including fruit and carbs, are essential for achieving the toned look many women desire.
With a focus on debunking myths and empowering women, this episode is packed with actionable insights and motivation to help you reach your fitness and physique goals.
"Tone is muscle. You can't have one without the other.” - Candace Smith, Beauty of Strength
“If you train like you mean it and pursue performance goals, it becomes less boring. Let your lifting be lifting and find your entertainment outside the gym.” - Candace Smith, Beauty of Strength
This week on Capable & Worthy: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck: What it actually means to be “toned.” Why transitioning from cardio to strength training is essential for achieving a toned physique. Misconceptions about carbs and muscle gain hinder women’s fitness progress. Why carbs and balanced nutrition are crucial for building muscle and overall health. Why group fitness classes may not provide the necessary stimulus for muscle growth. The importance of lifting heavier weights and structured, intentional programming for results. The benefits of having performance goals. How to blend structured workouts with enjoyable activities for a balanced fitness routine.
Connect with Candace R Smith, Beauty of Strength: Candace, Beauty of Strength on Instagram candacersmith.com
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