<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site]]></description><link>https://melaniedeboer3.wixsite.com/my-site/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:05:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://melaniedeboer3.wixsite.com/my-site/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why rest is important ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all know that we need 8 hours of sleep. We also know that sitting and resting can be bad. Yes, sitting can be bad when done the majority of the time. But you do need to sit and rest after your workouts so you are able to complete your workout next time.  - Taking a day off to rest: Your workouts should include rest days during the week. This gives the muscles time to rebuild. When you lift weights, your muscles get micro-tears. Once the workout is over, your body uses protein to rebuild...]]></description><link>https://melaniedeboer3.wixsite.com/my-site/post/why-rest-is-important</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f4cfed90b4365cb8606b64</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:11:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>melaniedeboer3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feel Like you aren't progressing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt stuck and unable to move on to a heavier weight? Do you feel like you've been exercising for a while without seeing any recent improvements? If you're experiencing a plateau, here are a few tips to help you advance to the next level. Tip # 1 Increase the load 	 Change up the rep range or add more sets. If you always do the same sets and reps try changing it up. This will increase your overall load. Keep the lighter weight that you are comfortable with and just add either...]]></description><link>https://melaniedeboer3.wixsite.com/my-site/post/feel-like-you-aren-t-progressing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b978b619dd458eae47ce9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:40:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>melaniedeboer3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do You Know You Grabbed the Correct Weight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest mistakes people make when starting their weight-training journey is not knowing what weight to use. Choosing the wrong weight can slow progress and hurt your gains. Everyone is different—some exercises will feel easier for certain people than others, and we all have our strengths. There is no “perfect” weight for everyone. Instead, you need to learn through trial and error what weight works best for you  and for each exercise. Here are a few quick tips to help you choose...]]></description><link>https://melaniedeboer3.wixsite.com/my-site/post/how-do-you-know-you-grabbed-the-correct-weight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696fb725ee73dbf75ce0212c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:13:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>melaniedeboer3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to stick to your New Year resolutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's 2026!! Happy New year everyone!! We all start the new year of on the right foot, be looking back on our past and seeing where we can improve. We set our goals and have no idea how to actually complete them. Here are a few quick tricks that has helped me stick with my new years resolutions. No matter what your goals are, we are just trying to improve our lives. Tip #1 Start off small We always want to go big in the new year. We say we will go from never going to gym, to going there 5-6...]]></description><link>https://melaniedeboer3.wixsite.com/my-site/post/how-to-stick-to-your-new-year-resolutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696673a5cca849701e94fb7a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:50:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>melaniedeboer3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Powerful Benefits of Weight Training That Have Nothing to Do With Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people think of weight training, they often associate it with one goal: weight loss. But the benefits of resistance training go far...]]></description><link>https://melaniedeboer3.wixsite.com/my-site/post/8-powerful-benefits-of-weight-training-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-weight-loss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685d6f1dd2c786af5d5ef074</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:03:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>melaniedeboer3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strength Training vs. Cardio]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to getting fit, two types of exercise dominate most routines: cardio  and strength training . While both offer important...]]></description><link>https://melaniedeboer3.wixsite.com/my-site/post/strength-training-vs-cardio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68557766979ad762df3ae749</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:06:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>melaniedeboer3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Common Myths About Weight Training – Debunked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weight training has come a long way from its early associations with bodybuilders and gym rats. It’s now a cornerstone of fitness...]]></description><link>https://melaniedeboer3.wixsite.com/my-site/post/7-common-myths-about-weight-training-debunked</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684b025527a8bd11cba976b8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:39:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>melaniedeboer3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlock Your Power: How Weight Training Builds Real Strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re looking to get stronger, leaner, and more capable in your everyday life, weight training is one of the most effective paths to...]]></description><link>https://melaniedeboer3.wixsite.com/my-site/post/unlock-your-power-how-weight-training-builds-real-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68430d672fc24971ecac5dd4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:52:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>melaniedeboer3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus on the WHY]]></title><description><![CDATA[When setting goals, one of the most important questions you can ask yourself is: Why?  Why do you want to achieve this goal? Why are you...]]></description><link>https://melaniedeboer3.wixsite.com/my-site/post/focus-on-the-why</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6841b8be2e0c4f9f01ecadae</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:34:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>melaniedeboer3</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>