You need intensity

Are your workouts actually making you stronger? In this episode, I break down the fundamentals of building strength and why so many people struggle to make progress despite exercising consistently. We discuss the importance of progressive overload, why yoga and Pilates may not provide enough stimulus for continued strength development, and why you don't necessarily need to lift extremely heavy weights to get stronger. I also cover how exercise selection, training intensity, nutrition, and recovery influence strength gains—and why the same fundamental principles apply whether you're a beginner or an advanced athlete. Getting stronger doesn't have to be complicated. You just need to understand what actually drives adaptation.