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Eats HealthyAuthor: eatshealthy.uk
Eats Healthy is more than a vegan cake company its the starting point of a complete healthy-lifestyle ecosystem.Based in London, we make vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free cakes using only nuts, seeds, and fruits. Our goal is simple: We want you to be healthy.This podcast connects the dots between our healthy cakes and the bigger mission behind them building a fitter, stronger, long-lasting lifestyle.We try in each episode to help you live healthier in a way that actually lasts.If youre interested in healthy eating, sustainable fitness, and becoming the healthiest version of yourself youre in the right place Language: en Genres: Arts, Food, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why Heavy Weights Are Destroying Your Body (And Most People Don’t Need Them)
Episode 185
Saturday, 4 July, 2026
Why are so many people chasing heavier lifts… only to end up injured, burned out, and frustrated? In this episode of Eat’s Healthy Podcast, I challenge one of the biggest myths in modern fitness culture: that lifting heavier automatically means getting stronger. Too many people are loading extreme weight onto barbells, sacrificing form, damaging their joints, and training their ego instead of training for long-term health. And the truth? Most of them aren’t powerlifters, bodybuilders, or professional athletes — they’re everyday people who simply want to lose weight, build muscle, stay healthy, and feel confident. We break down: Why ego lifting leads to injuries The hidden cost of chasing one-rep max numbers Why high-rep training can build serious strength safely How controlled reps and full range of motion protect your joints The training philosophy of Tom Platz and why his brutal leg workouts still inspire lifters today How to train for longevity, not social media validation This episode is for anyone tired of fitness extremes, gym injuries, and short-term thinking. If your goal is to stay strong at 50, 60, and beyond — this conversation will change how you train. Perfect for people searching for: how to build strength safely, avoid gym injuries, high rep leg workouts, longevity training, strength training for health, muscle building without heavy weights, functional fitness, sustainable fitness habits Listen now and start training for the body you want to keep for life.
