How To Spend Less Time Training & Get Better Results
Tired of working out without results? Learn how to train smarter, not harder, with intentional workouts, real intensity, and a plan that actually works in this episode of Get Sculpted.
Spending hours working out and still not seeing results?
This episode is your permission slip to stop wasting time on random workouts and start training with purpose.
We are speaking directly to the woman who has been hitting the gym, attending all the classes, checking every “fit girl” box, and still wondering why she doesn’t look like she works out. You’re not lazy. You’re not doing it wrong. But you are probably doing too much of the wrong things… and not enough of what works.
Because intensity without intention? That’s just burnout in disguise.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the real difference between working out and training, and what it means to bring true intensity and intention to your workouts, especially if you’re over 40 and trying to build muscle, lose fat, and feel strong for life.
If you’ve ever said, “I train all the time, but I don’t look like I do,” this one’s for you.
Here’s what we cover:
Why random workouts and constant cardio aren’t giving you the sculpted results you want
The truth about intensity: why sweating isn’t the same as training smart
What “training with intention” actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not doing jump squats between sets)
How to train for strength and muscle without spending more time at the gym
Why recovery, rest, and tracking your lifts are non-negotiables, especially after 40
How to stop spinning your wheels and finally start seeing body composition changes
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing it better.
You’re already spending the time. Why not spend it smarter?
-Coach Tijana
Hit play and get ready to rethink your training approach. Then screenshot this episode, tag us @getsculpted.ca, and tell us: What’s one thing you’ll change about how you train this week?
And if this episode helped shift your mindset around working out, leave a 5-star review and help us reach more women who are ready to train with intention, build real strength, and finally feel like their effort is paying off.
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Welcome to Get Sculpted, the podcast designed for women ready to transform their bodies and level up their lives with science-based strategies and actionable advice.
We dive into the essentials of fat loss, muscle building, and metabolism optimization by helping you work smarter, not harder.
This isn’t about quick fixes or fad diets; it’s about creating sustainable habits and stacking wins. We’ll help you fuel your body, strengthen your mindset, and build your 2.0 sculpted self from the inside out.
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The unedited podcast transcript for this episode of the Get Sculpted podcast follows:
Why Working Smarter (Not Harder) Changes Your Results
Tijana [00:00:25]: All right, so this is for the woman who I can very much relate to... But for all the time that you're exercising, you're just not really looking like you work out. Not getting a lot out of that. And I hear people say this all the time, that, hey, if you saw me, you wouldn't actually really know that I work out…Jordanna [00:01:12]: Why wouldn't you?
Workout Plans vs. Random Workouts: The Real Difference
Tijana [00:02:18]: Um, Jord, can you please kick us off sharing the difference between random workouts and having a plan?Jordanna [00:02:24]: Okay. I love this because I was this classic girl who went to the gym, and I pulled out back then my magazine with the workout in it and followed the workout, like, day one, day two, and I thought that that was a good way to learn how to work out...
Marilynn [00:04:30]: Yes. Just because we talked about this recently, but also in the life stage. So like, over 40 to all our ladies, over 40, all the things that Georgia said. True. But you also need to be doing this now to function, because bone density, muscle mass, like, now it's self preservation...
How Training Intensity Drives Body Transformation
Tijana [00:08:03]: Okay, so let's talk about intensity. This is just the truth. Most women are not training with enough intensity to change their body.Marilynn [00:08:09]: Yep.
Tijana [00:08:10]: And listen, I'm always trying to up my intensity. You guys are. Our clients. Are... So intensity with strength training. And I'm going to try not to get too technical here. I don't want to lose you. But intensity is when you're reaching a high level of fatigue close to failure...
Jordanna [00:11:03]: I actually love tea. You had it in your stories a little while ago, and you showed a picture from a long time ago of your back flex with a current back flex...
Training With Intention: Getting the Most Out of Every Rep
Marilynn [00:13:48]: Yes. Okay, so when we say training with intention, here's what we mean. It's the how you're showing up to your training sessions. So it means that you're not just, like we said, there to get it done. Check a box. You want to improve, you want to progress, and you want to make every minute count...Jordanna [00:16:41]: And I also wanna add here just like the intention side of things. It's not just the programming side, which is very important, but it's also the mindset in which you walk into your workout with...
Key Takeaways: Results Come From Focus, Not Just Effort
Tijana [00:18:06]: I think for me, the take home message from this episode is you should not be training to get tired and sweaty. You should be training to get results...Tijana [00:18:34]: So, guys, we wanna leave you with one message today. And that is that you don't need to be doing more. You just need to work smarter. You don't need. It really is coming down to training with more intention, making sure you're doing the right exercises to sculpt your body, not just check the box with that. You wanna hit the right intensity. You wanna be lifting heavy weights...
Like This Episode? Here’s How to Go Further
Tijana [00:19:39]: Give us a tag. We love to see your shares. We also appreciate your 5 star reviews because they help us reach more women like you. And next week we're going to be taking it to a solo episode with Jord. Can't wait for that one.Marilynn [00:19:51]: Yes.
Tijana [00:19:51]: Yeah. All right, we'll see you in the next one.
Jordanna [00:19:54]: Bye.
Marilynn [00:19:54]: Bye.