Redefining Strength Podcast
You train hard. You try to eat well. You stay disciplined. And yet progress slows. Energy drops. Fat loss stalls.
The Redefining Strength Podcast is for women who work hard on their health… but still feel like their body isn’t responding the way it used to.
Hosted by Cori Lefkowith, founder of Redefining Strength, this show helps you understand what’s actually happening inside your body — and what to do about it.
Cori is the creator of the STRONG System, used by over 10,000 women around the world to transform their bodies and build results that last.
Through real coaching insights and conversations with leading experts in women’s health, metabolism, and behavior change...each episode breaks down the science in a way that actually applies to real life.
Because the answer isn’t working harder. It’s learning how to work smarter so your effort finally creates the strength, energy, and confidence you’ve been chasing.
If you’re ready to stop starting over and start building a body you can count on, this podcast will help you get there.
Redefining Strength Podcast
JUST. LIFT. HEAVY.
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JUST. LIFT. HEAVY. We see that all the time on social media. But is that advice actually holding you back?
In this episode, we're pushing back on the one-size-fits-all approach to strength training. While heavy compound lifts are absolutely valuable, obsessing over low reps and maximal loads means leaving serious gains on the table. We break down the three real drivers of muscle growth — mechanical tension, metabolic stress, and muscle tissue damage — and why no single rep range or training style can hit all three on its own.
You'll learn why the "just lift heavy" mindset can actually lead to injury, why your connective tissues need time to catch up to your strength, and how to use the full spectrum of rep ranges to build muscle more effectively at any age.
Plus, three training techniques to try right now:
- 6-12-25 sets — a rep range trifecta that hits every driver of muscle growth
- Compound burners — back-to-back moves that take a muscle fully to fatigue
- Strength intervals — a powerful option whether you're training at home or the gym
Whether you're a seasoned lifter hitting a plateau or someone who's been intimidated by the weight room, this episode gives you the nuance and tools to train smarter — and see the results you actually want.