Pilates vs. Strength Training: What Builds Real Strength?
Pilates vs. Lifting Weights: What Builds Strength Better? At Ladies That Lift, we often get asked whether Pilates is “enough” to build real strength. It’s a great question—and one we love unpacking. If you’ve been consistently going to Pilates classes two or more times per week and feel like your strength has plateaued, you’re not […]
You Can Do Both – Build Strength and Lose Body Fat
Contrary to what many social media influencers might have you believe, you can build strength and lose body fat at the same time. In fact, to build strength and lose body fat at the same time, is not as complicated—or as extreme—as it’s often made out to be. Here’s the truth: muscle is metabolic. That […]
Back Pain and Training — How We Navigate It at Ladies That Lift
Are you suffering from back pain? Have you previously injured your back or faced a nagging back pain that “no matter what you do”, just won’t go away? You name it from herniated discs, sciatic nerve pain, ACL reco, scioliosis, to broken backs and the general back niggle we work it. Back pain can occur […]
Why Skipping Breakfast Triggers Binges
Why Skipping Breakfast Might Be Fueling Your Binge Eating How Morning Cortisol, Hunger Cues & the Restrict-Binge Eating Cycle Are All Connected Do you ever find yourself saying: “I’m just not hungry in the morning…” …and then later that night you’re elbow-deep in snacks, wondering what happened? You’re not alone—and your hormones might be trying […]
Muscle and Your Metabolism
Hey there ladies! Today, let’s dive into the dynamic duo of muscle and your metabolism. You’ve probably heard these terms thrown around at the gym or in fitness articles, so let’s deep-dive in simple terms why you need to have muscle and how it impacts your metabolism (positively!)! First off, what’s the deal with yout […]
You Don’t Need to be ‘Comp Lean’ to Do a Photoshoot
Have you ever thought about doing a photoshoot? Back in the day, photoshoots used to be for celebrities and the ‘dick-skin’ lean people and that was pretty far and few in-between. I competed as a fitness model and couldn’t wait to have a photoshoot BUT when push came to shove, I still did not feel […]
