In this conversation, Ashley and Sarah sit down with Tyler Woodward to discuss what they wish they knew when they started exercising. They reflect on their own fitness journeys, the lessons and mistakes they made along the way.

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Takeaways:

Smart exercise selection is important to building muscle groups while avoiding injury.

Overexercising can be detrimental to health and lead to worse results.

Focus on progressive overload and proper form to build muscle effectively.

Don't compare weights used by different individuals; focus on your own progress.

The pursuit of perfection in fitness can be detrimental to mental health. It is important to have realistic expectations and love and accept yourself throughout the journey.

Hormonal balance is important for optimal muscle building and physique.

Restrictive diets and low calorie intake can have long-term negative effects on metabolism and health.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Train to Change

05:46 The Dangers of Extreme Exercise

08:33 How We Got Into Fitness

11:53 Advice to Their Younger Selves

15:37 Lessons Learned

20:29 The Importance of Rest

36:14 Influencers and Misinformation

44:11 Newbie Gains

50:06 The Sweet Spot of Intensity and Rep Ranges

57:24 The Fallacy of Comparing Weights

01:03:09 The Importance of Consistency and Avoiding Program Hopping

01:15:17 The Long Road to Progress

01:21:01 The Role of Hormonal Balance in Building Muscle

01:30:03 Regrets and Lessons Learned

01:37:23 Train to Change

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