Overreaction Monday (on a Tuesday): Fitness Hot Takes| D&P Ep. 46

Sep 23

In this episode, Jaime and Laura cover a ton of fitness topics, starting with the challenges women face building muscle as they age and how fitness influencers’ marketing can mess with our heads. We talk about why it’s so important to focus on performance, especially for kids, rather than obsessing over body image.

We also dive into how changing up your workout routine can spark growth and chat about how society’s perception of fitness affects us all. When it comes to kids, we highlight the value of teaching them about health and performance instead of making it all about how they look.

We kick off a new segment called "Overreaction Monday" (even though it’s not Monday, because...why not?), where we break down fitness myths and hot takes. From metabolism myths to set points in body composition, we cover it all with a mix of sarcasm and straight talk. We get into the challenges of intuitive eating, why compound lifts are non-negotiable for building muscle, and how consistency and planning workouts beat waiting for motivation to show up. We also touch on how studies play a role in fitness but remind you that personal experience matters too.