Episode
ACSM Resistance Training Position Stand - Stop Overcomplicating Your Training
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- Strength Changes Everything
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- May 26, 2026
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- 1777
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Summary
Are your workouts actually building strength or just burning time? Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher break down the latest 2026 guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine on how you should be training today. They unpack why consistency beats perfection, how minimal training can still deliver real results, and where most people waste time and effort. Tune in to simplify your approach and start training in a way that actually works. Dr. Fisher explains what the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) actually does. It’s one of the main bodies shaping exercise science, from research journals to certifications that guide the industry. Dr. Fisher shares why resistance training is still massively underused. Around 60% of adults aren’t doing any strength work, and only a small percentage hit the basic guideline of twice per week. Learn why consistency will always beat the “perfect program.” You don’t need the smartest plan on paper if you’re not showing up for it. What actually moves the needle is turning up regularly and putting in some effort, even on the days it feels basic. Amy covers how to choose a program you’ll actually stick with. There’s no shortage of “best” routines out there, but most of them fail because people don’t follow through. The real win is picking something that fits your life so well that skipping it starts to feel uncomfortable. Dr. Fisher explains how to progress your training without overthinking it. If the weight, reps, or sets aren’t gradually increasing, your body has no reason to adapt. Progress doesn’t have to be dramatic, but it does need to be intentional. Amy covers why a personal trainer can quietly make all the difference. Most people fall into the habit of repeating the same weights and routines because it feels comfortable.…