Kayla Durck

Balance and Barbells

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New episodes every Friday! Balance and Barbells is for women looking to become 1% better each day and to improve their health and fitness journey. Your host Kayla Durck, is an online personal trainer and fitness coach. Her goal is to make fitness accessible for everyone while living a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. Balance + Barbells discusses fitness, routines, and everything in between. Bringing you weekly episodes that dive deep into all things health and fitness and becoming the best version of yourself. Our motto: Be authentically you and become better each day. 

Author

Kayla Durck

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.kayladurck.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Mastering being disciplined + why you need to be a morning person for better discipline 16.08.2024

Many of us rely on motivation to help us reach our goals and struggle to see results because of a lack of discipline.  In today's episode, we chat about how to have better discipline with your routines and how to be structured so you can be more disciplined in all areas of your life.  We also chat about the importance of a morning routine and being a morning person.  Accepting new clients fal...

Female hormones, coming off birth control, PCOS and high cortisol 09.08.2024

In today's episode, we chat about female hormones and how they can affect your health and progress.  I dive into my experience getting off birth control and post-pill syndrome and my suggestions for overcoming hormone health issues including dealing with PCOS and high cortisol.  Share feedback/send fanmail Freebies/Programs T ransformation Roadmap : Why you're stuck + scorecard Apply for...

Sharing client transformations and how they got there 02.08.2024

In today's episode, we discuss different client transformations from busy moms to brides! I share how each of these clients got from the starting point in the program to their final results and exactly what we focused on to get them there. Currently taking new clients Check out the transformations here Share feedback/send fanmail Freebies/Programs T ransformation Roadmap : Why you're stu...

Benefits of different types of exercise: weight lifting and overall exercises benefits + mistakes I've made that I recommend you skip 05.07.2024

In today's episode, I chat about different forms of exercises and their benefits including the benefits of exercises based on your goals, potential health concerns, and incorporating daily exercise in your routine. Plus some mistakes I have made in my health and fitness journey that I recommend you skip! Share feedback/send fanmail Freebies/Programs T ransformation Roadmap : Why you're s...

How to build consistent nutrition habits 28.06.2024

In today's episode, we talk about nutrition and how to have consistent habits around eating realistically healthy and having a balance of 80/20.  Share feedback/send fanmail Freebies/Programs T ransformation Roadmap : Why you're stuck + scorecard Apply for the Transformation Program High Protein/Macro-Friendly Recipe eBook All links Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pintere...

How to keep promises and stop negotiating with yourself 21.06.2024

In today's episode, we chat about keeping promises to yourself and how you can make changes in your habits and routines to stop negotiating with yourself.  Share feedback/send fanmail Freebies/Programs T ransformation Roadmap : Why you're stuck + scorecard Apply for the Transformation Program High Protein/Macro-Friendly Recipe eBook All links Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube...

Habits for your morning: that don't involve waking up at 5am 07.06.2024

In today's podcast episode, we chat about my favorite habits for the morning and how I use my morning routine to be and feel my most productive throughout the day. As well as how it makes me feel my best.  You may know, I am a morning person, but here are all my favorite habits that don't involve waking up at 5am.  Amazon Storefront Truvani - 20% off with code KAYLA ShopMy Ag1 Discount P...

Your fitness guide and daily habits for summer 31.05.2024

In today's episode, we talk about your daily habits, and routines, and how to utilize them for feeling your best this summer without feeling burn out or restricted. I dive into some of my favorite tips for feeling your best and how to incorporate these habits into your daily routines. Amazon storefront Truvani protein - Code KAYLA for 20% off on their website AG1 discount Share feedback/send...

Enhancing your morning routine: why a good routine helps you be more productive 17.05.2024

In today's episode were chatting about becoming a morning person and why I believe being a morning person is truly a way to hack your productivity.  We chat about becoming a morning person and my biggest tips for becoming a morning person. Amazon storefront Truvani protein - Code KAYLA for 20% off on their website AG1 discount Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok |...

How to eat more protein 10.05.2024

In today's episode, I share my biggest tips for getting more protein in your meals, along with ways to tell if a snack is high in protein compared to calories. Amazon storefront Truvani protein - Code KAYLA for 20% off on their website Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Q&A: Answering your questions + how to wake up earlier 03.05.2024

In today's episode, I am answering your questions. Are we having kids soon, how to wake up earlier, waking up at 5 am, how to have a morning routine, what's my skincare routine, and more! Plus, what happens when you hit snooze, and how it affects your sleep. We chat about how to wake up with your alarm and why you will feel your best when you do. Abercrombie recent purchases Skincare - A...

Spring Girl Routines and Habits 26.04.2024

In today's episode, we chat about all my favorite habits and routines for spring and getting ready for summer.   These are realistic and sustainable habits that can help you be consistent and help you live a healthier lifestyle toward your goals. 1:1 coaching spring promo - $100 off per month! Biggest sale I have ever run and designed to lower the barrier for entry for more women.  1:1 coachi...

My Journey with Social Media and Growing my Business 29.03.2024

In today's episode we chat about my journey with social media, including how I got started, what I did that worked, and how I grew my online fitness business. 1:1 coaching is  $100 off/month in the month of April.  Apply here. 4-week gym guide My workout-only app - the exact workou ts I do Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Taking a break and honoring burn out 22.03.2024

In today's episode, we chat about the effects of burn out and learning to take a break to honor the rest and recovery your body needs to come out stronger on the other end.  Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Gut health tips | what I have done to help my gut health 09.02.2024

In today's episode, we chat all about gut health and the things I have done to help my digestion. DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and this podcast is for educational purposes. These are things I have done and tried based on recommendations from my doctor, specifically recommended for me.  This is strictly to discuss my experience and what I have done that has worked for me and does not substitu...

How to stay motivated after the new year 02.02.2024

In today's episode, we chat about staying motivated after the New Year's resolution motivation dies down and how to actually reach your goals.   These are steps and habits I form in my day and recommend to anyone looking to reach any goal.  Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

How to wake up early | tips to become a 5am girly 20.01.2024

In today's episode, I'm giving you all my tips for becoming a morning person and how to start waking up early, why it makes a difference, and why you should do it this year. You can access all coaching packages here . Accepting new clients kayladurck.com Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Ins and Outs for 2024 05.01.2024

In today's episode, I share my ins and outs for 2024 and everything I am loving for the New Year.  I love this new trend in place of New Year's resolutions!  If you are looking for coaching this year, I am still accepting clients as of 1/8/24 Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

5 Goals for the New Year 02.01.2024

In today's episode, we chat about setting goals for the new year and 5 goals that I think everyone should be focused on this year. My Fitness App Support the show Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Here's everything were not going to do January 1 08.12.2023

In today's episode, we chat about all the New Years resolutions I think you should avoid this year and what you should do instead.  Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

High cortisol, pilates vs strength training, why you're really not seeing progress 17.11.2023

In today's episode, we chat about the importance of managing your cortisol levels for weight loss and seeing results, and how it can negatively affect your progress if levels are too high.  We also dive into the importance of having a routine of low-impact workouts as a woman when it comes to cycle syncing and if pilates are weight lifting is really better for your fitness goals.  Share feedb...

Time blocking and habit track for success 10.11.2023

In today's episode were chatting about how to properly time block and habit track for building habits and routines that stick and allow you to be successful.  Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

My experience with Hashimoto's 04.11.2023

In today's episode, I share my experience with my Hashimoto's diagnosis, symptoms, and changes I made to help with recovery and flares. Favorite Gluten Free Bakeries:  Super Bloom Bakery - Probably my favorite gluten-free sourdough, but shipping is very delayed right now.  AWG bakeries Modern bread & bagel - I haven’t tried this one yet but I have seen it all over TikTok and can’t wa...

Your daily habits matter + how the content you consume shapes you 06.10.2023

In today's episode,  we chat about how your daily habits are what dictate your success and 9 habits I think should be in everyone's daily routine consistently.  Plus we chat about why the content we consume matters and how it shapes us as we grow and develop.   Newsletter Links + Discounts Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest Share feedback/send fanmail Support the s...

De-influencing you: Things I don't think are worth the hype 22.09.2023

Let's chat about the things I don't think are worth the hype.  We run through the fitness products and trends I don't think are worth it and are actually not as healthy as you may think.  We also talk about general trends on TikTok around beauty, health, and fashion! Newsletter Links + Discounts Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest Share feedback/send fanmail Su...

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