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The Biggest Challenge Women face in the Gym

Mar 25, 2026 · 5.6K views

DescriptionStrength training for women is about far more than aesthetics. In the first episode of Between Reps, Massy Arias sits down with coach and researcher Sohee Carpenter to discuss the barriers women face in fitness — from early body image pressures to training during pregnancy. The conversation explores how the purpose bMore
Strength training for women is about far more than aesthetics. In the first episode of Between Reps, Massy Arias sits down with coach and researcher Sohee Carpenter to discuss the barriers women face in fitness — from early body image pressures to training during pregnancy. The conversation explores how the purpose behind lifting evolves over time and why building strength supports long-term health, resilience, and longevity. GUESTS: Massy Arias & Sohee Carpenter CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Women Supporting Women 02:15 How it started: Lifting in 2008 04:19 From Cardio to Strength: The “Fitness Magazine” Moment 06:03 Perfectionism with Food (and how it became a career) 07:33 Training for Mental Health 09:04 Find your “Why” 11:01 Body Image ≠ Body Size 12:20 Competing 13:00 Online Hate / Pregnancy Expectations / Training Myths 19:20 Barriers to Lifting & Practical Solutions 25:06 Evolving “Why” / Marathon while Pregnant Find out more at http://www.adidas.com Follow us: Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/adidas Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/adidas TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@adidas

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