Is cardio ruining your strength progress?

โ€œCardio is killing my gainz! I canโ€™t make progress gaining strength and building muscle if Iโ€™m doing cardio.โ€ WRONG โ€“ Todayโ€™s episode is all about (once again) busting the myth of cardio getting in the way of strength training progress. Weโ€™re talking about what cardio actually is, why you need to incorporate some into your life, and tips on how to do that smartly.

Master Your Meal Prep

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? Doesnโ€™t eating the same thing all the time get boring? Today, we unpack it all. If youโ€™ve ever had a question about meal prep, this is the episode for you!

The Wider the Base, The Taller the Peak

In this episode, weโ€™re talking all things fundamentals. If youโ€™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 youโ€™ve been training for years, but donโ€™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.

The Power of the Pause

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 doesnโ€™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, thereโ€™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.

Listen to Your Body, Not Your Fitness Watch

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. Itโ€™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.

6 Performance Metrics You Should Be Tracking

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, itโ€™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, weโ€™re talking about six metrics you can track to see progress that arenโ€™t just a number on the scale.

What does it mean to fuel your freedom?

Hey there, everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen, read, and following along with my new passion project. It is my hope that each episode leaves you with actionable takeaways that you can implement into your life immediately. This podcast will cover all of the topics that I work with clients … Continue reading What does it mean to fuel your freedom?

Aim for an Effective AND Efficient Workout

How nice would it be if the time we had to spend in the gym equaled the number of exercise variations? Trick question. It really wouldnโ€™t be super great. Who wants to spend hours and hours in the gym? Personally, Iโ€™d rather be spending time outside, enjoying a craft beer with friends, cooking a new … Continue reading Aim for an Effective AND Efficient Workout

Cheat Your Workout, Cheat Yourself.

In the almost six years Iโ€™ve worked in the fitness industry, I feel as if Iโ€™ve seen it all. Exercises done incorrectly, ridiculous diet strategies followed, unnecessary (and expensive!) supplements purchased, and thatโ€™s just to name a few in a list Iโ€™m sure will continue to grow. But through the craziness, thereโ€™s still one negative … Continue reading Cheat Your Workout, Cheat Yourself.

Progress Intelligently

If you do the same things youโ€™ve always done, you will never change and grow and make progress to become different than youโ€™ve been. As humans, we like comfort. We like routine and knowing what to expect. More than that, we like comfort physically. We avoid temperatures that are too hot or too cold, walking … Continue reading Progress Intelligently