Amanda Buckner

Barefoot Trainer Podcast

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The Barefoot Trainer reveals an avant-garde approach to health, fitness, nutrition and more with the simple idea that movement is medicine... Host Amanda Buckner pulls back the curtain on fitness and nutrition, by presenting experience-based solutions that result in improved overall fitness, mental health and wellness, while simultaneously decreasing risk of future injury. With her quick wit and "prehab" approach to fitness, Amanda tackles common questions she'd encountered during her 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. Find the Barefoot Trainer on Instagram @barefoottrainer, @unta...

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What is Functional Fitness? 10.12.2024 21:30

Today we chat about the amazing world of Functional Fitness - what is it, what myofascial slings are and why they are important, you'll meet a fun, fictional dude named Jimothy, and some Power Ranger and Lord of the Rings analogies in there for good measure! Use the code BAREFOOT for 3-months of 15% off our normal personal training rates at untamedpersonaltraining.com Head into 2025 not only with...

The #1 Tip For Someone Completely New To Exercise Who Wants To Make It a Habit? 03.12.2024 13:30

What do all these things have in common? Trying out a new meal prep program Figuring out how to get 10,000 steps into your day Beginner wanting to get healthier by going to the gym 3x a week The desire to wake up early to meditate Yes, these are some of the top New Year's Resolutions that people set for themselves. They are also end goals, not gameplans! Without knowing where to start, many people...

Mobility, Flexibility and Strength: What Are They & Why Do They Matter? 26.11.2024 10:17

On today's episode, join me in learning about one of the most misused word descriptions in the fitness world - Mobility, Flexibility, and Strength! They may seem interchangeable, but they are indeed different! Like three parts of a whole, it takes every aspect of these fitness programs worked into a full exercise regimen to really have the user FEEL the power of each. Avoid injury, get stronger, a...

Eat More Weigh Less - Weight Loss From a Personal Trainer 19.11.2024 21:35

Nutrition is tough. It seems the simple answer to lose weight is to eat less, but unfortunately, that's not the case. Join me today in talking about nutrition - how to calculate calories in, calories out, what is TDEE, why our body stores fat when in a calorie deficit, and how to fix your metabolism after years of unhealthy relationships with food. Here's a link for our blog to read this article T...

What are some of the most effective exercises that our listeners can start with, even at home? 14.11.2024 13:21

Some people believe that they can't workout without the big fancy gym membership, the group classes, the perfect workout outfit, good music, a workout buddy, a trainer and a good pair of running shoes. All those things ARE nice, but are not actually a part of the DOING part of the workout! Join me on the Barefoot Trainer Podcast, where Amanda Buckner, owner of Untamed Fitness, breaks down some of...

The Story of Untamed Fitness 08.11.2024 19:35

In this episode, Amanda talks about how she started her fitness business 6 years ago in a little town called Columbia, MD. This inspiring story unfolds piece-by-piece, taking Amanda from a scared-of-the-world veteran, to a wife, a mom, a business owner, an adventurer, and eventually a national kickboxing champion. Her "never give up" mentality has helped her chase her dreams of becoming a successf...