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Embrace Your RealAuthor: Julie Ledbetter
Welcome to Embrace Your Real with me, Julie Ledbetter, a podcast where I empower you to just be you. My hope for you is to stop hating your body, picking a part every flaw, questioning your worth, doubting your strength, making excuses, and constantly starting over. I get it, I've been there. I know it feels like an impossible cycle to break, but let me tell you: I've successfully broken the decade long struggle, and over the last 8 years I have helped thousands of other woman do the same. I know it's possible and that's why I am here to ensure you do, too! Every episode, I dish you a dose of real talk and actionable advice for building the body you want, creating unshakable confidence and embracing your authentic self. Each week I share my secrets on how to honor your body with movement, nourish your body with exactly what it needs, and give you transformative mental shifts that will help you show up for your life in a powerful way. Are you ready to embrace your real? Let's get it, let's go! Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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686: Why More Reps Doesn't Build More Muscle
Thursday, 22 October, 2026
If you have ever finished a workout drenched in sweat, muscles burning, feeling like you absolutely crushed it, and still wondered why your body is not changing the way you want it to, this episode is for you. There is this belief that more reps automatically means more results. More burning. More sweating. More pushing through. More "just keep going." And I get why that feels like it should work. A high-rep workout can feel intense in the moment, so of course your brain starts thinking, "This has to be doing something." But what if the thing you are building is not actually the thing you think you are building? In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about what high reps actually do, why that burn can be a little misleading, and what your muscles really need if your goal is to feel stronger, more defined, and more confident in your body. What's Discussed: Why high-rep workouts can feel so effective in the moment What the burn is actually telling you during lighter-weight sets Why sweat and soreness are not always the best signs of progress What your muscles need when the goal is building lean muscle Why the right rep range matters more than chasing more reps How progressive overload helps your body keep changing Why lifting heavier does not mean you are going to get bulky How Movement With Julie is built to help you train with the right challenge The workouts inside Movement With Julie are built around the kind of challenge that helps women build lean muscle without spending hours in the gym. The app gives you the structure, the rep range, and the progressive overload so you are not guessing whether you are doing enough. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love Episode 566: What Most Women Get Wrong About Progressive Overload. It is the perfect next listen if you want to understand how to keep challenging your muscles over time so your results do not stall. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com
