EP 417 &#8211; Bitesize: Strong not Bulky! How to Gain an Athletic Body with Mike Matthews

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Bitesize: Strong not Bulky! How to Gain an Athletic Body with
Mike Matthews

Angela is joined for a bitesize episode by personal trainer and best-selling author Mike Matthews. Together, they discuss the common misconceptions surrounding women's fitness, particularly the fear of becoming "bulky" from weightlifting. Mike stresses the significance of body composition, explaining how women can achieve a toned and athletic look by managing body fat levels while building muscle.

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Angela is joined for a bitesize episode by personal trainer and best-selling author Mike Matthews. Together, they discuss the common misconceptions surrounding women's fitness, particularly the fear of becoming "bulky" from weightlifting. Mike stresses the significance of body composition, explaining how women can achieve a toned and athletic look by managing body fat levels while building muscle.

Key Takeaways

The “Bulky” Myth: Women appear bulky when fat layers over growing muscles; reducing body fat creates a toned, athletic look.

Body Composition: Achieving 18-25% body fat allows women to maintain curves while appearing lean and strong.

Strength Training Benefits: Lifting weights builds muscle definition without excessive bulk when paired with fat loss.

Sustainable Fitness: Optimal fitness can be achieved by following a balanced exercise and nutrition routine without being overly restrictive or obsessive.

Personalisation is Key: Each woman's ideal physique is based on her preference for muscle tone and curves, achieved through targeted training and healthy habits.

Timestamps and Key Topics

0:05 – Sustainable fitness doesn’t require perfection.
3:40 – Introduction to the “bulky myth” for women lifting weights.
7:21 – Importance of body fat percentage in shaping an athletic physique.
10:08 – Understanding optimal body fat ranges for health and appearance.
11:31 – Balancing body fat reduction and muscle gain for a feminine, athletic look.
14:03 – Final thoughts on maintaining sustainable health and fitness habits.

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About Angela

Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance.

Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance.