Embrace Your Real
Embrace Your Real
Julie Ledbetter
689: 9 Fitness Hills I Will Die On (And Why I Stand By Them)
24 minutes Posted Nov 2, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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Hey, hey beautiful human! There's always some new workout trend telling women we need to train harder, sweat more, lift lighter weights, do more reps, spend more time in the gym, or burn a certain number of calories if we really want to see results.

 

And after years of strength training myself and helping women work toward their fitness goals, there are some things that I keep coming back to over and over again. These are things that I genuinely believe can make a HUGE difference in how you train, how you recover, and ultimately, the results you see.

 

So today, I'm sharing nine fitness hills I will absolutely DIE on, and why I stand by every single one.

 

What's discussed:

  • Why cardio is helpful but not a game changer

  • Why a good workout can't help without good nutrition

  • How to train efficiently without overdoing it

  • Same effort over time equals same results

  • Why sweating a lot in the gym doesn't equal results

  • Why counting calories doesn't determine how effective a workout is

  • How rest is crucial to get results

 

If you're still reaching for the same dumbbells you were using a year ago, I think you'll love Episode 566: What Most Women Get Wrong About Progressive Overload.

 

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