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Are you doing the wrong number of reps for the results you actually want?

In this episode, Cathy Meehan talks with Eric Barber of Barberic Training about one of the most common sources of confusion in fitness: reps, sets, weight, and how they affect the body. Eric brings decades of coaching experience to a practical conversation about strength, muscle growth, endurance, fat loss, and why the “right” workout depends on your goal, your season of life, and the quality of your movement.

Together, Cathy and Eric also discuss the importance of consistency, nutrition, coaching, progressive training, and listening to your body. Whether you are just getting started, returning to fitness, or trying to better understand your current workouts, this conversation offers simple guidance for building strength and health in a sustainable way.

This conversation covers:

• The difference between low, moderate, and high rep ranges
• Why 1–5 reps are typically used for strength and power
• How 6–12 reps support muscle growth and body composition
• What high-rep training actually does for muscle endurance
• Why fat loss depends more on nutrition and cardio than high reps alone
• How to use progressive weight training safely
• Why quality of reps matters more than ego lifting
• The role of consistency, coaching, and lifestyle change in long-term health

If you are a parent, caregiver, or health-conscious adult trying to take better care of your body, this episode is a practical reminder that small, consistent choices can become life-changing habits. Start where you are, move with intention, and give your health the priority it deserves.

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