Catherine Cares - by Catherine Kerr Fitness

Maybe you've heard that it helps with sleep, muscle recovery, stress, or even cramps. But… do you really need to take it? Is it one of those ‘must-have’ supplements, or is it another case of overhyped marketing? Have you taken magnesium? Did it help? Message me on Instagram . References for my fellow nerds 🤓 Insulin resistance - Simental-Mendia et al., 2016 - a systematic review and meta-anal...

The Training Toolkit is finally here! 🎉 Sign up here before 1st January to access the founder's price. In this episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know about my new monthly membership designed to take the guesswork out of your workouts. I’ll walk you through who it’s for, what’s included, and how it can help you make real progress—whether you’re a beginner, a gym returner, or a seasoned l...

Have any questions about your own muscle building and strength? Message me on ⁠Instagram⁠ . Ready for support with coaching? ⁠Apply here⁠ . In this episode, I answer the big question: should women -especially those in perimenopause - lift heavy weights for fewer reps or stick with lighter weights and higher reps? Unpacking the science behind strength training, discussing how your body adapts to di...

Today I'm diving into unconditional permission to eat—and the common misconceptions, especially when fat loss or weight maintenance is your goal. Thinking about getting coaching support? ⁠ Get started today

Today, we’re going to tackle a question I think that many of us can relate to: How do you make habits stick? Especially when they get boring, hard, or just plain annoying. Thinking about getting coaching support? Get started today

Today I talk about a topic inspired by a 1-1 client's question. 'Controlling' a "sod it" mentality when it comes to your food cravings. How to reduce feelings of guilt when you inevitably give into a craving. If you're ready to take the next step, ⁠enquire about coaching here⁠ . It really helps me to reach and help more people if you share my podcast with others and rate it. Thanks so much ❤️

Today we are diving into unconditional permission to eat—and the common misconceptions about it, especially when fat loss or weight maintenance is your goal. Thinking about getting coaching support? ⁠ Get started today

I'm here to answer 1-1 client questions including: If I'm not tracking, should I be careful about what I'm eating or portions? Why is it so easy to fall into comfort and poor routines?  What values tend to keep people on track? Access my free Framework for Observing to help you break free from unwanted habits. If you're ready to take the next step apply for coaching here .

I talk you through ways I help my clients approach their diet and exercise during holidays while not falling totally off track with their goals. Follow or subscribe to be notified each time a new episode is published. ⁠Apply for coaching here

Clients I work with, regularly struggle to know when to increase the weight they're lifting but still want to make muscle and strength gains. It's perfectly normal to feel unsure or cautious especially when you're reasonably new to training or worried about hurting yourself. In this episode I'll guide you through some key things to look out for, reassure you and offer actionable ti...

Here are some of the things I cover in this episode. What are ultra-processed foods? Classifying levels of processing. Are they bad for you? Can food processing be a good thing? Should you limit UPFs? What about my daily protein bar? Meat substitutes. Food and health. Vegans and vegetarians and UPFs. For more content visit my Instagram page: @catherinekerrfitness Ready for support with your fitnes...

What you need to know about intermittent dieting (cyclical dieting) and diet breaks. The benefits. Is it worth it? When and how I use diet breaks with my clients. If you're ready for help with my coaching, ⁠⁠ apply here ⁠⁠.

Struggling to stick to your targets? Feeling like you're going round in circles with your diet? Convinced you're broken? Before you jump on another restrictive diet, listen to this. Here is a BONUS quiz for you to find out why you're overeating. If you're ready for help with my coaching, ⁠ apply here⁠.

I talk you through my tried and tested auditing tool so that you need to rely less on willpower and motivation, in order to reach your fitness goals. If you're ready for help with my coaching, ⁠ apply here⁠ .

Catherine answers questions from 1-1 client check ins. Are low glycemic index foods more satiating? View the GI vs satiety chart I made, here . Why is it that I can feel progress but it’s hard to see it? If you're ready for help with my coaching, apply here .

Wondering what check ins are and how they'll help you make progress towards your health and fitness goals? I share with you my thoughts, experiences and my clients' thoughts. Apply for coaching Follow or subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a weekly episode.

Do you give up every time the scales don't do what you want them to do? This one's for you! I see people give up on their fat loss goals all the time because the scales have gone up. I talk you through reasons the scales have done the opposite of what you'd hoped. I give you a pep talk and help you figure out what to do next. No more giving up. Enquire about coaching Follow or subscrib...

So, you applied for coaching then disappeared. This podcast is to reassure you that I don't take it personally. It'll help you work out why you aren't doing the work... yet. Want my help? ⁠ Apply for coaching⁠ Follow or subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode.

There are many reasons you might be overeating, listen up to see if this is THE reason for you! And then find out how I have successfully coached 100s of my clients to do to overcome post Christmas overeating, and overeating at any other time of year. Want my help? Apply for coaching Follow or subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode.

On today's guest episode I get to talk to the brilliant Dr. Hannah Ritchie and pick her brain on the topic of food choices and the environment . Her hotly anticipated book, Not the End of the World is available to pre-order and is out on 9th January (US) and 11th January (UK and elsewhere). In the podcast we cover all of this and more: Hannah's book release - Not the End of the World. The...

Hello! Today, I help you cover: The worst parts about being unwell. How to respond to being unwell. How to navigate your nutrition and your return to exercise. Some important guidance around Covid. Link to the BMJ's guidance on returning to exercise following a mild case of COVID-19. ⁠ Apply for online coaching here ⁠. Spaces are limited.

I’ll tell you almost everything you wanted and needed to know about DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)… and maybe even a few things you didn’t realise you needed to know. Including: What DOMS is What the symptoms of DOMS are Is DOMS good or bad? How to avoid DOMS How to make DOMS go away quicker And when DOMS becomes a problem Apply for coaching here . Spaces are limited.

Here are 5 common fat loss mistakes I see people making, and how you can fix them. If you're still unsure, this is what I help people overcome - apply for coaching here

I talk to you about what body dissatisfaction is, how it might change along with your menstrual cycle, and some things you can do to help you feel better about your body at those times. If you want some support with your goals, ⁠⁠ apply for coaching here .

One of the biggest reported barriers to exercise is a lack of time. So, in this episode I cover 7 key points to consider when you are short on time and want to do a decent muscle building workout. If you want me to programme for you, ⁠ Apply for coaching here.