Bikini Body Podcast

Allegra and Dalton begin this episode listing all the trends, fads, and options people have when it comes to spending their money in the fitness space. Allegra explains how her clients are always asking what is necessary for them to buy when it comes to seeing results such as fancy gym memberships, over-priced groceries, supplements, and vitamins. The hosts discuss what they think are important to...

Allegra and Dalton are finally back after weeks of travel and schedule restructuring! The hosts talk about bouncing back after a weekend of "over-doing it." Allegra explains how she handles the next day after an evening of a few martinis and food that may make her bloated. She explains that getting an intense sweat in will help your body metabolize alcohol out of your system faster. Dalt...

Allegra and Dalton list the pros and cons of machines and the alternative benefits of free weights. Allegra mentions several reasons why she prefers free weights for herself and her clients including increased focus on balance and affordability in terms of at-home training. Dalton prefers a mix of both and explains which machines he finds the most efficient. Next the hosts discuss why "staying...

Allegra Paris discusses all the ways to have a successful personal training business in 2025 from client acquisition styles to social media. She shares what she's had success with and what she would have avoided. Dalton and Allegra then discuss a question they've been getting a lot, "can eating more make you look leaner?" Allegra goes into detail explaining what this actually means...

Dalton and Allegra received several questions regarding how to fight prediabetes and high blood sugar naturally through diet and exercise. The hosts discuss why more young people are experiencing these diagnoses today and how high stress levels, social media, and lack of exercise affect this. Allegra explains what she would suggest to her own client in terms of structuring a specific diet, buildin...

Hosts Allegra and Dalton discuss exactly where to begin when it comes to losing weight and changing your physique. Allegra mentions how a lot of her new clients have shared that they typically go towards extremes like eating too little or cutting foods that are essential for their diet when they try to lose weight. Allegra explains that not only is this unhealthy but it also is not sustainable and...

Hosts Allegra and Dalton discuss the relationship between working out and overall brain health. Allegra goes deep into explaining endorphins and why they make us feel so good. She shares how she uses working out, running in particular, to reset her hormones and mental state. Dalton and Allegra talk about times when they were dealing with anxiety and how specific workouts helped them get through it...

Dalton and Allegra address the questions they get asked most often like how to avoid getting "bulky" when lifting, what is the difference between toning and bulking, and how to "see results fast." Allegra gets super honest about these topics and also explains how important proper nutrition is and how diet impacts muscle growth. Dalton and Allegra discuss why their toning days and s...

Hosts Allegra and Dalton discuss mind-muscle connection and how it's important not only to see results but also to further deepen our connection with ourselves. Allegra lists ways to create this connection including activation exercises and what to wear when training. She also explains why this is essential for feeling the glutes instead of the quads when squatting. Dalton and Allegra then cha...

Hosts Allegra Paris and Dalton Evans discuss stress and how it affects the body. They explain the types of workouts to avoid when cortisol levels are raised. Allegra also mentions a few types of workouts that are beneficial to do when you're stressed because of the endorphins released. Lastly, the hosts share their own experiences with stress and what works for them. Dalton lists several quest...

Allegra and Dalton return to the pod after a year break, discussing life updates, new career goals, and how they kept up with their health & fitness over the summer and on vacation. They explain the best ways to workout and stay on top of your goals while still enjoying a vacation without limiting your favorite foods. Allegra and Dalton also discuss the most strategic ways to drink without ove...

Many people stick to one or two workout types such as pilates or weight training hoping to see the results they’re looking for. For beginners, it can feel very overwhelming trying to decide what type of workout to do and when. Hosts Allegra and Dalton explain how you don’t need to do all types to see results, however, you must include a range that involves cardio and strength training to build lea...

For someone just beginning their weight loss journey, it can feel extremely overwhelming trying to sift through the mass amounts of information (and misinformation) on the internet. Host Allegra Paris likes to take a mathematical approach rather than a subjective one, to help make sense of what it takes to lose body fat. Allegra explains how you must expend more calories in a day than you consume...

Allegra answers a question she got on Instagram concerning colostrum powder. She explains what it is and her overall take on it. Allegra and Dalton then discuss ways they’ve healed their gut issues on their own including food pairing and elimination of certain foods for specific time periods. Next, Allegra explains why she doesn’t suggest modifying exercises as a beginner, but instead, using light...

A lot of people believe that resting when they are sore is key, however, this can actually make it worse. Movement is medicine and it is important to keep your body moving to help drain lactic acid and alleviate the feeling of tightness/soreness. Host Allegra Paris lists the best ways to relieve soreness and also when to use them (same day, day after, or a few days later). Dalton and Allegra then...

When discussing weight loss techniques, many people believe doing their workouts fasted, or on an empty stomach, will lead to more efficient results. Hosts Allegra and Dalton break down the pros and cons of working out fasted. Allegra explains how this concept won’t make or break your fitness results and the truth around whether or not your workout would even be considered fasted. Next Dalton and...

It’s not uncommon to see muscle loss when focusing primarily on cardio. Whether you’re using cardio machines or preparing for a marathon, you are burning through whatever your body has stored. Initially, your body burns carbohydrates, then fats, followed by muscle if the body isn’t sufficiently fueled. Hosts Allegra and Dalton list several ways they prevent muscle loss when upping their cardio. Al...

The typical goal of someone looking to lose weight is to see the number on the scale go down. Hosts Allegra and Dalton explain why the scale isn’t efficient and doesn’t accurately represent body fat and muscle weight. Allegra lists several reasons why and how the body will positively change without the number on the scale necessarily changing. Allegra also explains alternative options for measurin...

It’s common to have health and fitness goals for the new year, but building a plan to guarantee results can be challenging. Host Allegra Paris lists three very specific rules to follow in order to lose weight and keep it off while still enjoying your life. She explains each rule in detail and why, if you follow them, you will see massive changes in your body and in your ability to be disciplined a...

We know that working out and eating right are what it takes to lose weight, but what we don’t realize is stress plays a very large role in our health & fitness journey as well. Hosts Allegra and Dalton discuss the effect of stress on the body including imbalanced hormones, gastrointestinal issues, reduced bone density, and even a slowed metabolism. Allegra discusses losing her dad in 2017 and...

You’ve probably heard the term “rest day” when discussing workouts… but what does it really mean? Hosts Allegra and Dalton explain what rest days are and what they actually should look like. Allegra has an interesting take on rest days and explains that it is imperative to still get some kind of movement in. Allegra and Dalton then talk about why they like weight training and how it’s benefitted t...

The most common challenge a vegetarian faces is finding protein sources that are not also high in carbs, as this can make it harder to lose weight. Vegetarians aren’t able to eat things like chicken breasts or fish so they choose complete protein sources like non-fat Greek yogurt and egg whites. Allegra shares the tips and tricks she uses with her vegetarian clients to make sure they’re still reac...

The holidays are a time of traveling and eating- but they don’t have to mean losing your fitness progress. Hosts Dalton and Allegra share what they do around the holidays to still prioritize their goals and stay on track. Allegra mentions traveling with booty bands and downloading a fitness app (Allegra has an app with easy-to-follow workouts called Bikini Body App) or a YouTube workout. Dalton an...

Some of the most common questions Allegra gets as a personal trainer are how often to exercise, how much cardio is too much, when to weight train, and what types of workouts are best for weight loss. Hosts Allegra and Dalton discuss how to create a weekly workout plan that works for each individual, specifically where to start, what types of workouts to choose, and why it’s so important to stay co...

In today’s world, many people supplement things like Magnesium, Vitamin C, Iron, etc. You may have also heard of people taking things like biotin or collagen to help their hair, skin, and nails. But, have you ever wondered if this actually works? Or if the body is even capable of absorbing half of these supplements? Hosts Allegra and Dalton dive into what supplements they think are beneficial and...