Great strategy to lift with. Easy to digest video…Another topic I would be curious for your thoughts on is VO2 max. How would you rate the number our fitness tracker gives us for a good ‘in shape weight lifter’ vs the higher numbers you see for an endurance runner body type…thanks big homie!!

This is SOOoooooo helpful. I tend to go way too light to ensure I don’t hurt myself or go “too hard”. I think I worry a bit too much about form, about fearing being sore (muscle soreness and fatigue means I worked those muscles and I am BUILDING strength and health) and less about pushing myself. For years I had a trainer standing next to me for Soooo long literally taking my chosen weight away mid reps and swapping in SOoooo much heavier than I chose. Never, ever could I NOT push the weight my trainer chose. I need to get past this barrier in my mind. I have so much messaging coming at me that ‘at my age’ I am fragile or something. I am strong and I am NOT fragile. This ‘age” mentality and messaging is SO messing with me. I CAN break form a little at the end to challenge myself. I know I am not challenging myself enough. Note to Brad — PUSH MY ARSE. I need it. It is a mental battle, not a physical battle.

The drinking water before a meal is a solid tip! Thanks.