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The Muscle Failure Myth: What the Research Actually Says
Do you need to push every set to muscle failure to build strength? Dr. Lauren breaks down what the research actually says about muscle fatigue, muscle failure, and progressive overload.
Pushing Through Pain Is Not Making You Stronger
I recently joined Dr. Anna Marie, MD, on The Duration Wellness Show, where we busted some common strength training myths and talked about what actually helps you get stronger and stay pain free.
Is Your Posture Sabotaging Your Glute Gains?
If you have ever struggled to feel your glutes during squats or hinges, your posture might be the missing piece. Dr. Lauren breaks down the connection between daily posture and why your glutes are not firing the way you want them to.
Why the Same Workout Delivers Different Results
Why the same strength training workouts for women won’t lead to the same results—and what to focus on instead for real, sustainable progress.
Mel Robbins & Dr. Stacy Sims Podcast: Do Women Really Need to Lift Heavy or Eat Before Workouts?
Worried by the Mel Robbins podcast with Dr. Stacy Sims that you HAVE to lift heavy and eat before every workout? Dr. Lauren breaks down what the research actually says about fasted training and light vs. heavy weights.
Strength Training for Bone Density
Do perimenopausal and postmenopausal women HAVE to perform heavy compound lifts to increase bone density?
Light vs. Heavy Weights: Which One Is Best?
What does it mean to “lift heavy” and can you still build muscle with light weights?
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