Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara explains how to determine what weight is right for you to lift and why you can probably lift heavier than you think. As well as how to properly warm up and recover to prevent muscle soreness, injury, and the dreaded DOMS.  Episode Highlights: Why you’re probably not lifting heavy enoughHow to properly warm up for working setsThe importance of mind-muscle connectionUnderstanding the RPE scalePercentage-based trainingTracking your progress with weightsHow to calculate rep rangesKnowing when it’s time to lift heavierWhat causes DOMSHow to properly recover and prevent injury Are you ready to uplevel your health & fitness with Legion?  Use code TaraTalk for 20% off your first order and double loyalty cash back any order after that when you shop at LegionAthletics.com If this episode resonated please leave a rate & review and share with friends! Your support means so much! Watch the episode on YouTube HERE.  Follow along on @taralaferrara for no BS fitness + life advice. Follow along on @thetaratalk for episode updates and extra content.  Sign up for the newsletter HERE and never miss an update! Work with Tara:1:1 coaching (apply to see if this is a fit for you)TL Method (get a FREE week of workouts!)