Steph Gaudreau

What happens when the thing that keeps you grounded, confident, and connected to yourself suddenly gets taken away by injury over 40? In this episode of the Fuel Your Strength Podcast, you’ll hear from strength coach, combat athlete, and student physical therapist Adam Duthie of Gray Beard Black Belt to unpack the messy middle between... Coming Back from Injury Over 40 | Steph Gaudreau .

If you train early in the morning, you might be wondering what to eat before your session to arrive fueled and perform well. The reality is, not every morning workout needs to be heavily fueled. How do you decide if and what to eat before your session? In this episode of the Fuel Your Strength... What to Eat for Early Morning Workouts | Steph Gaudreau .

If you’re a hobbyist athlete over 40 who loves your sport – cycling, running, pickleball, martial arts to name a few – but you’ve been hesitating to start strength training, this episode is for you. As a competitive cyclist, I used to avoid lifting weights because I thought it would injure me or make me slower.... How to Lift Weights as a Hobbyist Athlete | Steph Gaudreau .

What do you do when you miss workouts and you want to quit or start all over again? I’m sharing a personal story from my early triathlon days that still shapes how I coaches lifters today. What started as a scary open-water swim became a powerful lesson about progress, patience, and why perfection is not... How to Stop Quitting the Gym | Steph Gaudreau .

If I could go back and talk to beginner-me in 2010, there are a handful of strength training lessons I would absolutely whisper in her ear. Not because I did everything wrong, but because so much frustration, second-guessing, and spinning my wheels could’ve been avoided with a little context and coaching. In this episode, I’m... Strength Training Lessons from 15 Years of Lifting Weights | Steph Ga...

How to build your strength training program in a way that will leverage your strength and hypertrophy. Accessory Work for Strength and Hypertrophy in Women Over 40 | Steph Gaudreau .

How to feel stronger, explosive, and more athletic through movement changes, plyometric exercise, and strength development. Plyo and Strength Development for Women Over 40 | Steph Gaudreau .

How to use movement preparation and balance work to improve the communication between your brain and your body, and see your progressive overload gains. Why Movement Prep & Balance Matter in Strength Training Over 40 | Steph Gaudreau .

Curious about how some new tools will help you see the sustainability in your workouts that you are looking for? RPE and Reps in Reserve could be the answer. RPE & Autoregulation: Smart Tools for Strength Gains Over 40 | Steph Gaudreau .

Why progressive overload may be keeping you from reaching your strength training goals. Progressive Overload: How to Keep Getting Stronger | Steph Gaudreau .

How to discover the true meaning of strength by proving to yourself what you are capable of, and failing at it. The True Meaning of Strength w/ Alyssa Ages | Steph Gaudreau .

Combining the world of strength training and sport, specifically Brazilian jiu-jjitsu, might seem counterintuitive, but it is exactly the opposite. My guest today is here to show you how a crossover between these two worlds can help you train better, prevent injury, and enjoy the sport you love for longer. Strength Training for Sport w/ Alex Sterner | Steph Gaudreau .

How to start a strength training program by changing your mindset when it comes to your health routine. Should You Get a Lifting Program? | Steph Gaudreau .

Understanding the journey, process, and mindset of a world-class powerlifter, single mother, and all-around badass, Tamara Walcott. Beyond Strength: Powerlifting with a Purpose w/ Tamara Walcott | Steph Gaudreau .

Mindset science is the base of the pyramid when it comes to your health and nutrition, which is why it is an essential part of your health behavior change. Boost Your Motivation to Train With This w/ Kasey Jo Orvidas | Steph Gaudreau .

Typically, in society, we are praised for doing a lot of the things that actually could be having a negative impact on our training physical, and mental health. RED-s is a common condition that can happen to any active person, which is why it is so important to know the signs and how to avoid them in order to prevent it from happening to you or someone you know. Fueling for Better Performance w/ P...

Have you ever opened your favorite fitness app, selected a program that says it targeted strength, and then felt like crap afterward? This is likely because you aren't actually getting strength stimulus from these workouts. While it can be hard to decipher how you are being marketed to on these apps, it's important to learn what to look out for to take care of your body in the way you want to. You...

Menopausal women are overloaded with information, but not all of it is accurate or safe. Social media is rife with misinformation, and unfortunately, the diet and fitness industry follows many unethical marketing practices. I’m joined by Amanda Thebe to discuss the realities of coaching menopausal women, how to choose ethical coaches, and why there is finally a spotlight on menopause. Navigating M...

Addressing the common problems and misconceptions around fueling for Brazillian jiu-jitsu and getting the most out of your performance. Nutrition for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu w/ Alex Maclin | Steph Gaudreau .