#18 What it Really Takes to Get Toned

Confident Bombshells

Many women who work out regularly may feel frustrated because they are not getting the fitness results they want, even though they are in good shape. This happens because of several reasons, but one big factor is how they think about their goals. Getting fit is something that takes time to happen; it is more like a long race that goes on for a lifetime. But having a clear idea of what you want to achieve and understanding what you can and cannot change can make a big difference. It is important to remember that staying positive and patient is crucial for success in your fitness journey, which is something you will be doing for a long time.Paul Lyngso joins us to share some simple wisdom about building muscle. You do not have to push yourself too hard or overdo things to get the results you want. It is not about doing more; it is about being smart about it. Paul shares with us how to work out in a way that is effective and efficient so you can achieve your fitness goals without burning yourself out. Ready to learn how to do less and get better results?Tune in!Key Highlights from the Show[00:01] Intro and what’s in for you into today’s episode [01:55] The funniest thing Paul has witnessed with women doing strength training[03:25] Paul’s backstory and how he got into the gym world[09:35] How long it took Paul to reach his target of muscle-building[15:49] Why having a clear vision for the fitness program is the key[18:22] Strategies to be fit, toned, and have an athletic version of yourself[20:07] Scripted mentality among women in terms of body fitness that affects them[24:14] Why your fear of judgment or failure is bad for your health and fitness[27:38] How to avoid distractions that break your focus[27:46] Full body tone set of exercises that will save your time and get you results[33:32] Training to get stronger Vs. training to put on muscle [37:25] The SAID principle and how it works in driving adaptation and imposing demand[43:56] How progressive overload provides variety and competitiveness [50:14] How being in a workout program removes the guesswork and gets you results[52:24] How to reach out to Paul and find his podcast [53:17] Wrap-up and end of the showNotable Quotes Getting to your body fitness goals is not a sprint but a marathon that you evolve over time.- (12:03).Training to build aerobic capacity is way slower than most people think. - (14:37)Physique is the first thing that a middle-aged guy can have that will set them apart. - (15:23)Cardio burns more calories than lifting.- (22:14)For strength, frequency matters in getting stronger; for muscle-building purposes, the real driver is the total number of sets you do in a week. - (27:52).If you are lifting in a calorie deficit, unless you have never lifted before, you are not going to put on noticeable muscle. - (28:37).If you want results, do the things and do them over and over again consistently to give your body the adaptation to get the results and save yourself time, effort, and energy. - (43:27).Let’s ConnectPaul LyngsoWebsite: https://thegoodshit.info/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.lyngso/Angie & Emily Angie Lyngso: https://www.instagram.com/angie.lyngso/Emily Mitchell: https://www.instagram.com/emilymitchellhtx/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices