Fit Womens Weekly Podcast

Nicole Studer shocked not just the ultra trail running world but herself last month when she set a new 100 mile American Trail record! In this podcast, she shares her tips for training and how she got into ultra trail running while holding down a full time job. Thinking about running a new distance? This can help!

What is it about the paleo diet that people love? Why can't paleo followers eat peanut butter? Nuts? Dairy? And are they really after trying to eat the way our ancestors did?  Find out in todays podast as blogger and author, Melissa Joulwan, shares her paleo experience and comes clean that it's okay not to eat paleo 100% of the time! Best recipes, tips on starting out and more! 

Dr. Rania Mekary, a Harvard Researcher, shares her findings on a 12 year study in which she sought to find which was better for the waist circumferance: weight training or cardio? Also learn more about natural muscle loss and how to prevent it. Why working out causes you to eat more? And what is the best way to test your body for improvements?

Corinna Coffin isn't your normal college senior. She placed 2nd in the World Spartan Race Championship after being in the sport for less than a year.  A true athlete with the coolest personality, Corinna opens up about her training, nutrition, boyfriend and more. It's like sitting down to coffee to catch up with a friend. 

Rob, owner of Sizzlefish joins us today to discuss all things fish and nutrition. Why should you eat fish instead of taking an omega 3 supplement?  What's the difference between wild and farmed fish?  What health benefits can you expect and how often should you enjoy a fillet?  And finally the very important...  Why is salmon pink? Question is answered! 

Trainer and nutrition expert, Krissy Mae Cagney is my special guest today discussing proper workout nutrition, weight loss nutrition and more. What is so special about some proteins, why and why shouldn't you use supplements?  Gnarly brand ambassador and owner of the fitness brand Doughnuts and Deadlifts, Krissy Mae is a source to listen to. Fun and extremely informational!

Australian model, Meaghan Kausman, recently woke up to discover photos of her had been photoshopped to transform her body into a much  more slender, unrealistic figure. The image most media wants us to believe is idea. How did she handle it? Not by shrugging her shoulders.  Listen to learn the tricks to being in control of your emotions and being the strongest woman you can be. 

Iron woman and registered dietician, Kimberly Schwabenbauer shares her training secrets to be the best athlete she can be. As a woman, how should you eat for training, or even general workouts?  Plus, how to find passion, drive, and energy to push the boundries of what you think you're capable of.  Important for all women! 

Oh dear. Hold on because Dan is back on the show with me. Sure, he can be a pain sometimes, but it's much better to bring in that conversation and alternatve view. We'll need it this episode because it's all about the craziness of fitness and (in this case) weight loss in the news. You'll learn why the Fit Bit and other fitness tracking devices are leading more people to gain weight, not lose it.  How you should track your fitness if you really want to get some meaningful data out of it.  How your view of exercise and movement impacts how much you eat afterward. This is closely related to those fitness devices.  Why exercise might be more important than the food you eat when it comes to weight loss.  Plus a lot more. I would love to hear from you so make sure you visit the blog and leave some comments. 

Why are we so afraid of a little muscle? What's holding us back, as women, from getting the body we want and the strength we need to be independant and strong?  Find out on this podcast as I explain the different levels of strength training, where you should be, and how to train so that you will not bulk up.  No bulk! 

Dr. Isabel Bosso, a certified Physical Therapist shares her training tips on preventing aches and pains from happening.  Plus, how to handle muscle soreness so you can continue on with your workouts and how to tell the difference between something to push through and something to see your Dr. or PT about.    Don't be stupdid with exercise. Listen to this podcast for help! 

Diet bet companies are popping up, Biggest Loser, DietBet.com, FatBet.com, and tranformational contests are every where. Does getting paid to lose weight help? Is it going to help keep the weight off?  Learn the 5 reasons why incentives are a bad idea and what can be changed to make them work in your favor.

Often times we let fear stand in our way of becoming our best selves. There are really only two types of fear in this world, and you need to know which of the two holds you back. Discover how to be successful and why you are powerful beyond measure. 

Today we discuss the importance of clean eating and dirty eating.  Find out if you're due for a cheat day and why it's going to help you live a healthier, happier life. Even if you're trying to lose weight. If you find yourself relating to these 7 signs (any of them) go eat some junk today! 

10 years ago, I would have told you that your workouts were crazy. Not worth the time and likely would have convinced you to do something different. It's my job to share the best and worst workouts, which is why I've learned to embrace a bit of everything. How to look at different workouts and how fitness has changed in a decade of being a trainer.

What would you do if... you had always been the biggest girl in school?  In this episode, Andrea from ImPerfect Life shares her story of dropping over 160 pounds. It had nothing to do about being a smaller size, and all about living life. Learn her story, her passion for living life, and her excitement to do cartwheels.

Today's episode which of course goes with the blog post you can find at LiftingRevolution.com, is about the fact that men don't see cellulite.  It's true. They really don't, unless I guess if there's a bunch of men together and they are just begin mean. I suppose that happens.  However, with my suit yourself challenge, I got a new bathing suit. I was actually nervous to try it on, but my hubs loved it. It made me feel really great. It's a reminder to stop trying to view myself for any negativity I see and stay positive.

I always love my confessions of a personal trainer posts. They are a lot of fun.  First, being real is important and second there are lessons that you can apply to your life so you can get better results, not freak out as much about the crazy state of exercise these days... and of course hopefully have more fun. In this episode, you'll learn: How my time is not exactly your time.  My dirty workout design secret. Why being nice is often overrated... or is it? Why I need to also be better than my clients... at least I feel that way. Why ignoring happens more than you think. Even if you're not a trainer, there is a lot you can apply to your training and body goals. Remember to do it for fun and everything you want will happen.

We have a new version of the show. It's not longer called What The Fitness. Now it's the Lifting Revolution Podcast. You know, just like my blog. How about that. It makes a little too much sense doesn't it? Anyway, Dan and I produce so much amazing content during the week that we never get to share with you on the podcast that for many of the episodes, it's just going to be me talking to you.  Talk about private and intimate. This episode is all about how you need to pull away sometimes and be lazy to actually take that next leap in success.  I'll share with you an amazing weekend Dan and I had that helped pull us away from our work... and it actualy reivigorated us more to work harder and get more done. Being lazy helped make us more productive. Plus it helped keep the marriage fire buring bright. I would love for you to get in on the conversation at the blog, Lifting Revolution. Come on and join in the fun and learning.

In today's episode, Dan and I talk about some recent revalations from big food companies.  Maybe you've seen these in the news. You'll learn why the Kashi brand was caught making a little fib about their "nautral" products.  Plus you'll learn about an ingredient that Pepsi and Coke use to use, but no longer because they are trying to be "nice" to the consumer... ie. us. We also talk a little about exercise and how to get the most out of it.  And a lot more. I hope you really enjoy this episode.