The Medalist

Training & Fuel

Fitness, nutrition, and recovery for active women.

A dumbbell rack in a gym. Free weights, machines, bands, or bodyweight can all fill a twice-weekly full-body plan.
Training & FuelStrength training

Can you get stronger lifting twice a week?

Both sessions need the major muscle groups, and the load has to creep up over time. ACSM’s 2026 guidance puts that twice-a-week floor in writing.

A block of tofu in a bowl. Protein on the label tracks how much water was pressed out and which brand made the pack.
Training & FuelNutrition

How much protein is actually in your tofu?

Silken, firm, extra-firm, and high-protein packs can sit side by side and still differ by grams. Read the 3-ounce line, then size the block to a training meal.