Women's Fitness and Strength Training Blog

What's the Difference Between a Smith Machine and a Regular Squat Rack?

What's the Difference Between a Smith Machine and a Regular Squat Rack?by: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 08/14/2026

Confused about Smith machines vs. squat racks at the gym? Coach Kristin breaks down the real difference, plus tips for using either one with confidence.

What's the Difference Between a Smith Machine and a Regular Squat Rack?

Too Sore to Train? Think Again—Here’s What to Do Instead

Too Sore to Train? Think Again—Here’s What to Do Insteadby: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 04/15/2025

Being sore doesn’t mean stop—it means shift. Learn the science behind soreness, what it says about your recovery, and how to keep moving even on the ouch-iest days.

Too Sore to Train? Think Again—Here’s What to Do Instead

What does "lift heavy" even mean?

What does "lift heavy" even mean?by: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 04/08/2025

Ever heard the phrase “lift heavy” and thought, what does that mean? I break it all down—what lifting heavy really means, how to know if you're doing it right, and why rep ranges matter more than a magic number.

What does "lift heavy" even mean?

Why Motivation Isn’t the Magic You Think It Is – and What Actually Works

Why Motivation Isn’t the Magic You Think It Is – and What Actually Worksby: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 03/28/2025

Motivation is a liar. If you’re sick of starting over, read this to learn the real strategy behind consistent progress (hint: it’s way simpler than you think).

Why Motivation Isn’t the Magic You Think It Is – and What Actually Works

Progressive Overload: The Key to Strength Gains for Women

Progressive Overload: The Key to Strength Gains for Womenby: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 03/14/2025

Feeling like you are putting in the work at the gym but you aren't seeing the results you expect? Not using progressive overload might be the reason why. Read on to learn more!

Progressive Overload: The Key to Strength Gains for Women

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