Muscle GAIN Without the PAIN | Hattie Boydle
Are you chasing muscle gains but sabotaging your progress without even realizing it?
Michelle MacDonald teams up again with elite coach and world champion Hattie Boydle to shatter myths about building strength, especially for women.
They dive deep into why mastering mobility and core strength is crucial before adding heavy loads, how to fuel your body for true muscle growth (hint: carbs and fats are your friends), and the mindset shifts needed to fall in love with the slow, steady journey to greatness.
This isn’t about shortcuts — it’s about building a body (and a mindset) that’s strong for life.
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KEY MOMENTS
01:58 The Real Power of Self-Care for Strength Athletes
05:49 Why Core Stability Must Come Before Squats
09:09 Structural Balance: The Secret Sauce to Injury Prevention
12:41 Yes, You Should Still Lift Weights — Here's How
28:38 How and When to Increase Your Calories
36:23 Climbing the Mountain: Mastering the Mindset
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Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald
No one is going to “save” you. In today's world, it's up to us to save ourselves!
Hosted by top fitness expert and coach Michelle MacDonald, the Stronger by Design podcast is for women who want to take radical ownership of their bodies, nutrition, and mindsets.
Michelle, known worldwide for her Transformation Programs, shares world-class insights to help women redefine aging by focusing on longevity, empowerment, fitness, resilience, and muscle-building, all while fostering a positive mindset about nutrition and health.
Since 2012, Michelle has been coaching women online, leveraging her expertise as a Physique Champion and ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In 2016, she co-founded Tulum Strength Club, an online Physique Contest Prep Team. She later established The Wonder Women (TWW) in 2020 and the TWW coaching academy in 2022. Michelle’s work has inspired countless women, including her mother, Joan MacDonald (Train With Joan™), who lost 70 pounds in her 70s and became a fitness influencer.
Michelle now brings her expertise to the Stronger by Design Fitness App, launching in fall 2024, alongside this podcast of the same name.
Join us on Stronger by Design to explore how to cultivate a resilient mindset, maintain optimal nutrition, and achieve lasting fitness for a healthier, more vibrant future. This podcast is designed for women committed to longevity, strength, and nutrition, empowering them to transform their lives from the inside out.
- No. of episodes: 43
- Latest episode: 2025-07-01
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