“Cardio is killing my gainz! I can’t make progress gaining strength and building muscle if I’m doing cardio.” WRONG – Today’s episode is all about (once again) busting the myth of cardio getting in the way of strength training progress. We’re talking about what cardio actually is, why you need to incorporate some into your life, and tips on how to do that smartly.
One of the most frequently asked questions that I get revolves around nutrition. What to eat? How do I know what to prep? How can I make meal planning and prep easy? What are the best foods to prep and how to prep them? How can I make meal prep easier? Doesn’t eating the same thing all the time get boring? Today, we unpack it all. If you’ve ever had a question about meal prep, this is the episode for you!
In this episode, we’re talking all things fundamentals. If you’re brand new to training, focusing on the fundamentals before progressing too quickly, is one of the BEST things you can do for your fitness journey. If you’ve been training for years, but don’t have a grasp on the fundamentals, what does this mean for you? Today, we dive into all things fundamentals, what they are, what they mean for you and your journey, and how you can master them.
Life is full of unpredictable scenarios and curveballs. While we often find ourselves wanting to wait for the perfect time, the truth is, that time doesn’t exist. There is not perfect time and, in fact, there are life events that want to put a stop to our fitness journey. Instead of stopping, there’s huge power in pausing or slowing down. Today, we dive into what pausing might look like for you when life tries to throw you off track.
There are HUNDREDS of fitness watches and other monitoring devices for our fitness. It started with step counters but has expanded to a huge variety of products that measure not only step counts, but heart rate, HRV, sleep status, and countless other metrics. It’s honestly crazy. But, how much attention and stake should we place in these numbers? In this episode, we dive into all things fitness trackers.
While weight loss (or fat loss, more specifically), is a popular goal and one that draws many people into the world of health and fitness, it’s NOT the only goal that you can have. In fact, I would argue that there are performance goals that are more important and crucial to success in your health and fitness journey. Today, we’re talking about six metrics you can track to see progress that aren’t just a number on the scale.
Okay, so before you get up in arms, the title might be a little click-bait 😉 Doing the same things, over and over and over, isn’t good for the body. We have to progress the exercises, change position, increase the load, etc. But in the same way, training at the same intensity isn’t good for … Continue reading 3 Reasons High-Intensity Training is RUINING Your Progress
I hesitated making a post about this, but I honestly cook too much & share too many recipes for this to go unnoticed. And before I start into the story, I want to say something that I still stand by: There are no 'good' or 'bad' foods, unless you are allergic to or have a … Continue reading My Journey to Gluten Free
We often think about what we need to START doing to lose weight. But what about what we should STOP doing? Here are eight things you need to stop doing if you want to lose weight!
I have been meal prepping for years. I remember having college roommates who didn’t totally understand why my space in the fridge would be jam-packed with food, and I’m sure there were times that I annoyed them when I took up a few spaces too many. But it was worth it. While I love having … Continue reading Tried and True Meal Prep Tips
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