Have you ever wondered, will they come a time when you simply cannot lift heavier weights? And if so, will that affect your fitness?
As a woman, there may come a time when you can longer lift heavier weights without assistance. In this video, I break down lifting heavier weights - a beginner's guide, and especially for women over 40.
I also discuss how to increase your weights from 15lb to 20lb, and 20lb to 25lb safely and effectively.
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00:00 Introduction
01:17 My question today is regarding constantly increasing the weight that you lift. I'm at a point where I'm looking to up my weights to the next level, but I'm just wondering..... will I ever get to a point where I won't be able to increase, and just stay with the same weights, and will this affect my fitness journey?
03:01 Fast twitch & slow twitch muscle fibres
03:58 How to increase your weight when you think you can't anymore
07:26 How do you suggest training when you’re between weights? For example, 20 lb dumbells are too light but 25 lbs is just a bit too heavy to complete a round.
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