Training Q&A... Should we always be sore from training? Training to failure VS RIR?
From Eat Like Ruby by Ruby Fraser
May 10, 2026 · 42 min
About this episode
In this episode, Ruby answers training-related questions from her followers, discussing topics like DOMS, training to failure, and aesthetic goals.
Today we're doing part 1 of our Q&A from our IG followers, answering all of the training questions that came through 😍 Including... 🍑 Are DOMS a good way to judge training efficiency? 🍒 Do I train to failure on every set, or have RIR? 👣 What my current steps & cardio look like, and why! 🏋🏽♀️ Do I have deload weeks during this phase? 👙 How I pursue a surplus while having aesthetic goals! Join the Eat Like Ruby Podcast Community 🍏 https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatlikerubypodc...
People in this episode
Host: Ruby Fraser
Topics covered
- training questions
- DOMS
- training to failure
- RIR
- aesthetic goals
- deload weeks
- cardio
Keywords
- DOMS
- training efficiency
- failure
- RIR
- surplus
- deload weeks
- cardio
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