Your legs shaking during a squat doesn't mean it's 'working'.
The idea that you need to be working to a certain pain point is rooted in targeted body shaping workouts- something that has been disproved time and time again.
But the fitness industry continues to sell programs based on achieving a certain body shape anyway.
So let’s get clear on why you could feel sore after a workout:
✅ You’re doing something new
✅ You’ve increased your weight/reps/sets
✅ You haven’t done that particular movement in a while
✅ You’re overtraining
Soreness, shaking, that burning feeling- it happens.
But the goal of strength training is to ADAPT to the exercises you’re doing, not throw something new at your muscles every workout.This is, in part, the concept of Progressive Overload- a training principle with actual science behind it.
To get good at something you need to do it time and time again- and building muscle is no different.
The Kettlebell Collaborative is a progressive, intentional fitness program that not only allows you to build strength and mobility in a safe and intentional way, but does so by being rooted in science and NOT in diet and fitness marketing.
Registration opens several times through the year.
Author
Gretchen
Coach
Growing up I was a half-hearted athlete who struggled with my relationship with both food and exercise. I smoked for over a decade and spent much of my youth either binging or not eating at all. But after breaking my leg in a car accident, months of physical rehab and years of psychological counseling lead me to a renewed appreciation for my health and my ability to just move-something I'll never take for granted again. I overcame a lot and have spent much of my life sharing what I've learned. I became a NASM personal trainer over 16 years ago. The type of clients I've trained and my own personal interests lead me to attain many other certifications. These include Sports Specific and Orthopedic exercise specializations, Pre and Post Natal exercise, MMA conditioning, and ACE Mind Body Specializations. I've taken 2 TRX qualifying courses in general and functional fitness. I am Kettlebell certified through both NETA and Kettlebell Kings, also completing an independent study facilitated by Steve Cotter, founder of the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation. I am also a certified Animal Flow Instructor. In the fall of 2021, I became a Certified Intuitive Eating Facilitator, as IE was integral to my own ability to divest from diet culture. I think this was the missing piece to be able to put together a holistic, meaningful training program for all my clients.
