Treadmill Talks

Last month I released an episode about not making excuses, and I got a GREAT response from a lot of people. But the funny thing was…the people who loved the episode were all competitors! So I decided to do a follow up episode about excuses COMPETITORS need to stop making! We’ll see if y’all enjoy it as much as the first one 😂 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply t...

Competition prep is already challenging, and when you have to travel during prep, it can add additional stress. Which is why I have put together this episode with all of my tips and suggestions for staying on track while traveling during prep! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://www.shannonmavesfitness.com/blank

After years of training athletes, experience working alongside a physical therapist, and now training patients in a chiropractic and rehabilitation clinic, injury rehabilitation is one of my areas of expertise, and also a BIG passion of mine! This episode is a somewhat general discussion about how to train around most types of acute injuries. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shann...

Whether you’re trying to improve your strength and performance in the gym, on a mission to lose weight, improve body composition, or any combination of those things, it can be extremely frustrating when progress suddenly comes to a halt - especially if you’ve been training hard and adhering to your plan! In this episode, I am going over various reasons that could potentially be the reason for hitt...

Progressive overload is a training principle in which you work to progressively increase the demand being placed on the muscle. And it is a concept that I wish I had understood better MUCH earlier in my lifting career. Which is why I am going over some of my favorite methods to put this principle into practice! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me:...

As a coach, I hear A LOT of excuses on a daily basis. But even a good excuse is still an excuse! So I’ve compiled a list of some of the most common excuses I hear, and am explaining why I think they are B.S. so that you can hopefully learn how to make SOLUTIONS rather than excuses. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://www.shannonmavesfitnes...

When we are in a fat loss phase, food can start to preoccupy our mind quite a bit. Which can make STAYING in a fat loss phase even harder than it already is. In this episode, I am sharing 7 of my top tips for managing hunger, which can help to minimize the constant thought of food. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://www.shannonmavesfitnes...

Hunger is a normal part of life, and higher levels of hunger are expected during a fat loss phase. In this episode I am discussing what hunger is, why it gets more intense when you are in a caloric deficit, how I measure hunger with my clients, different things that can affect hunger levels, and more! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://ww...

Consuming a plant based diet can be VERY nutritious, BUT it can also make any type of physique goal MUCH more challenging. In this episode I explain why being a vegetarian or vegan bodybuilder requires quite a bit more discipline. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://www.shannonmavesfitness.com/blank

Today I am answering ALL of your questions about creatine! What is creatine? How does it work? What are the benefits and drawbacks to taking it? How should you supplement it? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://www.shannonmavesfitness.com/blank

Ashley Hawk is a registered dietitian and a mom of a 3 year old girl and a 3 month old baby boy. She began specializing in postpartum nutrition after having her two children and becoming more aware of the lack of information about how our nutritional needs change during different stages of life. She loves to combine her expertise in nutrition with her experience in television to share creative way...

Elena Colombe is a certified hormone specialist, personal trainer, and functional nutritionist with experience competing, and is an absolute WEALTH of knowledge in her field, which is why I was SO EXCITED to pick her brain about how things like competition prep can affect things like cortisol, thyroid, and sex hormones. In this episode we discuss topics such as adrenal adaptation, thyroid downregu...

In my third Q&A episode I am answering questions that were submitted by YOU! Is it better to do cardio on an empty stomach or after you’ve eaten? What is the most ideal training split? Tips for hitting my protein goal on days I am traveling? 15 minute workout suggestions? What is the difference between creatine gummies vs powders? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/...

Today I am talking to Nicole Pierce, who is a 45 year old OCB figure pro who started her bodybuilding journey as a bikini competitor just 3 days before her 40th birthday and has competed in multiple federations. In this episode she shares details about her journey as a competitor, including struggles with her relationship with food, finding balance during improvement season, and overcoming some pr...

WHY do so many crash diets result in rebound weight gain? And HOW can you develop a more sustainable approach? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://form.jotform.com/223647843195061

Did you know that sometimes an INCREASE in food can actually HELP during a fat loss phase?? In this episode I am explaining what a refeed is, how, why, and when to implement one, as well as going over a few different types of refeed strategies. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://form.jotform.com/223647843195061

In this TWO PART episode I am going over EVERY mistake I have made during all 7 of my competition preps, and explaining why I am GRATEFUL for all the times I F’ed up! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://form.jotform.com/223647843195061

In this TWO PART episode I am going over EVERY mistake I have made during all 7 of my competition preps, and explaining why I am GRATEFUL for all the times I F’ed up! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://form.jotform.com/223647843195061

Just a quick episode to remind you that comparison is the thief of joy. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://form.jotform.com/223647843195061

In this special anniversary episode I am asking YOU to do something that gets you out of your comfort zone. Because comfort zones are where dreams go to DIE!! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://form.jotform.com/223647843195061

Bikini is about physique, but it’s ALSO about the total PACKAGE. And show day glam can REALLY help to tie your overall look together. In this episode I am going over things like suit, tan, hair, makeup, and sooo much more! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://form.jotform.com/223647843195061

Competing is EXPENSIVE. But there ARE a few ways you can cut costs to some extent. In this episode I am breaking down all of the things you need to budget for, and giving suggestions on things that I think you CAN cut costs on, as well as things I DON’T recommend cutting costs on. Competition suits: https://www.aspireswimwear.com DIY tanning: https://protanusa.com Competition heels: https://shoefa...

When you’re debating on which show you want to compete in, there can be a LOT more to consider than just your schedule and timeline. In this episode, I am breaking down ALL of the things you may want to think about before deciding on a show. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://form.jotform.com/223647843195061

Is too much protein bad for your liver and kidneys? If you consume more than 30 grams of protein at once, does it go to waste? Do you have to eat protein within an hour after a workout? In this episode, I am answering all of these questions and MANY more!! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://form.jotform.com/223647843195061

Knowing how to communicate WELL with your coach is truly imperative to having a good client-coach relationship. In this episode I am going over how to improve your communication with your coach in hopes of helping you achieve the results you’re after. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmaves/ Apply to work with me: https://form.jotform.com/223647843195061