Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Get the facts on glute training and hormone health. In this episode of Lifted, personal trainer and fitness coach Sandy Brockman shares the strength-first philosophy that's transformed the way thousands of women approach fitness. She explains why building muscle—not chasing calorie burn—is the key to improving body composition, boosting metabolism, increasing confidence, and supporting long-term health.
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Lifted with Sandy Brockman
00:22 - Who is Sandy Brockman? Context & Paradigm Shifts
01:09 - Sandy at 15: Hormones, Weight Watchers, & 80s Fitness Trends
03:32 - The Powerlifting Era: Chasing Strength Over Esthetics 05:33 - The Running Era: Excess Cardio & Lessons Learned
06:40 - The Mom Era: Maximizing Fitness with Basic Strength Training
07:44 - The CrossFit Era: Next Level Athleticism
09:37 - Atomic Athlete & Developing Mental Toughness
12:22 - The High Training Age Hybrid & Back to Basics
14:37 - Demystifying Glute Training for Women
15:38 - A Paradigm Shift in Female Culture & Nutrition
17:14 - Sports Performance vs. Fitness
18:59 - Correcting Compensatory Patterns & Movement Dysfunction
21:14 - Navigating Women's Hormones & Aging Through the Decades
24:24 - Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts
Continue Your Strength Journey
Train with Sandy on obé Fitness
Put these principles into practice with The Strength Collective and hundreds of on-demand strength, Pilates, yoga, cardio, walking, and recovery classes.
Enjoy 30 days free at obefitness.com with code SANDY.
Follow Along
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Sandy Brockman
Instagram: @sandybrockmanfitness
About Lifted
Hosted by Sandy Brockman and presented by obé Fitness in partnership with Dear Media, Lifted delivers practical, evidence-based conversations on strength training, body composition, women's health, and longevity—helping you build strength for real life.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Follow Dear Media:
Listen: dearmedia.com/shows
Instagram: instagram.com/dearmediastudio
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dearmedia
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/dear-media
Shop Dear Media:
shop.dearmedia.com
ABOUT DEAR MEDIA
Dear Media is the largest podcast network focused on amplifying women’s voices and audiences. Founded in 2018, DM hosts 80+ podcasts fronted by top-tier talent and has a following of more than 60M across social channels. DM is building the podcast incubator of the future through a 360-degree business model, providing unparalleled support from concept to editorial, production, distribution, and commerce extensions. Due to its highly engaged and vast consumer audience, the network attracts global brands and digital savvy partners.
Get the facts on glute training and hormone health. In this episode of Lifted, personal trainer and fitness coach Sandy Brockman shares the strength-first philosophy that's transformed the way thousands of women approach fitness. She explains why building muscle—not chasing calorie burn—is the key to improving body composition, boosting metabolism, increasing confidence, and supporting long-term health.
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Lifted with Sandy Brockman
00:22 - Who is Sandy Brockman? Context & Paradigm Shifts
01:09 - Sandy at 15: Hormones, Weight Watchers, & 80s Fitness Trends
03:32 - The Powerlifting Era: Chasing Strength Over Esthetics 05:33 - The Running Era: Excess Cardio & Lessons Learned
06:40 - The Mom Era: Maximizing Fitness with Basic Strength Training
07:44 - The CrossFit Era: Next Level Athleticism
09:37 - Atomic Athlete & Developing Mental Toughness
12:22 - The High Training Age Hybrid & Back to Basics
14:37 - Demystifying Glute Training for Women
15:38 - A Paradigm Shift in Female Culture & Nutrition
17:14 - Sports Performance vs. Fitness
18:59 - Correcting Compensatory Patterns & Movement Dysfunction
21:14 - Navigating Women's Hormones & Aging Through the Decades
24:24 - Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts
Continue Your Strength Journey
Train with Sandy on obé Fitness
Put these principles into practice with The Strength Collective and hundreds of on-demand strength, Pilates, yoga, cardio, walking, and recovery classes.
Enjoy 30 days free at obefitness.com with code SANDY.
Follow Along
obé Fitness
Instagram: @obefitness
Sandy Brockman
Instagram: @sandybrockmanfitness
About Lifted
Hosted by Sandy Brockman and presented by obé Fitness in partnership with Dear Media, Lifted delivers practical, evidence-based conversations on strength training, body composition, women's health, and longevity—helping you build strength for real life.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Follow Dear Media:
Listen: dearmedia.com/shows
Instagram: instagram.com/dearmediastudio
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dearmedia
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/dear-media
Shop Dear Media:
shop.dearmedia.com
ABOUT DEAR MEDIA
Dear Media is the largest podcast network focused on amplifying women’s voices and audiences. Founded in 2018, DM hosts 80+ podcasts fronted by top-tier talent and has a following of more than 60M across social channels. DM is building the podcast incubator of the future through a 360-degree business model, providing unparalleled support from concept to editorial, production, distribution, and commerce extensions. Due to its highly engaged and vast consumer audience, the network attracts global brands and digital savvy partners.
