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In this episode, we dive into  ChatGBT and unique uses, but it’s not always correct Our favorite people in the fitness industry: Jordan Syatt, Mind Pump, Layne Norton, Alan Aragon, Meg Squats, doclyssfitness, Joe Defranco, thesoberbodybuilder, Dietician. Gabrielle Catecholomines Learning to be happy with your body what it can do, and paying less attention to leaness Why making your own training pr...

In this episode, we dive into  Jaime’s move and her new puppies! What is our most popular episode? How much we appreciate all of you Why we wouldn’t like having 1 million listeners Stacy Sims, and how she’s getting a lot of push back from the fitness industry More pull-up debating The difference between absolute strength and relative strength Chapters 00:00 Intro + Puppy Talk 12:40 Our Most Popula...

In this episode, Laura discusses the importance of not making excuses for personal challenges and how to overcome them. She emphasizes the power of resilience and perseverance, sharing personal anecdotes about her son and her own struggles with food noise. Laura provides practical strategies for navigating challenges and achieving fitness goals, encouraging listeners to acknowledge their limitatio...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura dive into  A funny misunderstanding Jaime’s had the most successful fat loss phase she’s had in a long time, and she explains why Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? Laura’s fat loss progress Laura’s crazy workouts A pull-up debate. Should Jaime get extra credit because she weighs more? Chapters 00:00 Our Last Podcast With Jaime in Korea 03:15 A Funny Story...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura dive into  Our one year podcasting anniversary! Why we love each other? What motivated us to start podcasting? Showing up even when you don’t feel like it, and the power of being consistent Embracing the process and finding joy in it can drive better results than fixating solely on achieving specific goals. What can you expect to happen after a year of being consis...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura dive into  Jaime’s new face Our anniversary! It’s been a full year of podcasting. To celebrate we talk about how we met, and a little bit about our story. Overrated/Underrated:  Tomatoes Sunshine Sleep Walking Standing Desks Chapters 00:00 Jaime Got Botox & Filler 10:15 A Full Year of Podcasting! 10:55 Our Story of How We Met 25:15 O/U Tomatoes 28:15 O/U Sunshi...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura dive into  An underrated snack food Jaime’s black belt test Improving your work capacity Laura’s new program that’s going to kick her butt with escalated density training, and the 6-12-25 training method. Jaime’s ideas for the Squad (her small group training program) Protein recommendations, and how the medical field still may be behind New study on intermittent fa...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura dive into  Language barriers & cultural differences  Jaime’s health check-up results How our workouts are going Our pull-up competition What’s the difference between a conventional deadlift, Romanian deadlift, and touch and go deadlifts? Also, a small debate on which one can you potentially lift more weight with. How should you structure your program if you are...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura dive into  The impact of AI on our critical thinking skills How elite and exceptional we are! (joking) How Laura almost died while sprinting on the treadmill What is VO2 Max? Why is it important? Chapters 00:00 Health and Technology 01:20 The Impact of AI on Critical Thinking 04:20 I Choose to Be Exceptional Everyday! 13:15 Funny Treadmill Story 23:10 Improving End...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura dive into  Jaime’s Birthday & Mother’s Day food choices Frustrations in seeing no change in the scale, even when calories are low How different health checkups are in South Korea Understanding rep ranges. Where should you train for your individual goals? Do all of them build muscle? Is it important to take deload weeks? How often? What can cause you to feel con...

In this episode, Laura and Jaime dive into their personal fitness journeys, exploring how they’ve progressed in workouts, nutrition strategies, and managing different types of hunger. They discuss practical ways to maintain energy during workouts, the value of video feedback for training improvements, and tips for adapting routines when equipment is limited. On the nutrition front, they share insi...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura cover a ton of fitness topics, starting with the challenges women face building muscle as they age and how fitness influencers’ marketing can mess with our heads. We talk about why it’s so important to focus on performance, especially for kids, rather than obsessing over body image. We also dive into how changing up your workout routine can spark growth and chat ab...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura dive into some hot topics in women's fitness inspired by Stacey Sims' work and a recent podcast with Mel Robbins. We debate a few big questions like whether women really need less rest between sets, training fasted, and optimal rep ranges for women to train in. Laura gets pretty passionate expressing her opinion. We talk about how aging impacts muscle build...

Jaime officially holds the title of Pull-Up Queen …for now. Laura’s got her sights set on dethroning her, and the journey is on!  We’re sharing our pull-up training strategies and why this friendly competition is heating up. We also dive into the carnivore diet. Jaime’s thinking about trying it just to see what all the hype is about. People swear it brings mental clarity and boundless energy, but...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura break down the essential elements of effective fat loss as summer approaches. They explore key components like achieving a caloric deficit, prioritizing protein, and incorporating strength training alongside cardio. The discussion dives into common fat loss mistakes, the power of mindset, and the role of pre-planning and consistency in reaching fitness goals. Liste...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura kick things off with some funny dog-sitting stories and a deep dive into the quirks of different dog breeds. Puppy training chaos included. They share their own experiences with big vs. small dogs and how much personality can fit into four furry legs. The discussion transitions into fitness topics, particularly focusing on the keto diet and individual responses to...

In this episode, we break down a fascinating study on Vitamin D and nutrient partitioning, and how it helps your body turn excess calories into muscle instead of fat by lowering myostatin and boosting leptin sensitivity. Then, we tackle some questions: Will you lose muscle after a week of barely eating due to illness? And what’s the best way to recomp? Plus, we sprinkle in a discussion on parentin...

In this episode, Jaime kicks things off with a funny yet nerve-wracking story about almost losing her laptop on a trip to Japan. From there, the conversation dives into nutrition and dieting approaches, highlighting the unique ways Jaime and Laura manage their food intake. They discuss their training regimens, including pull-up goals and the role of strength training in their fitness journeys. Lau...

In this short but information packed episode, we cover a wide range of topics, starting with chrononutrition and is meal timing important? We also dive into the risks of falling as we age, the humble banana and its place in your diet, training while dealing with an injury, and the connection between nutrition and kids' mental health. It’s a quick listen packed with practical tips and fun discu...

In this lively and lighthearted episode, we dive into a mix of fun topics, including which animals match our personalities, our ultimate comfort foods, and our favorite ethnic cuisines. Plus, we share our thoughts on free-range parenting and what it really means. It’s a shorter episode, but it’s packed with plenty of laughs and relatable moments! Chapters 00:00 Into  02:00 What Animals Fit Our Per...

In this shorter, but fun packed episode, we discuss random topics including Fairlife Milk, walking pads, going out to eat, and SIBO.  Chapters 00:00 Fairlife Milk 06:00 Walking Pads 09:00 Going Out to Eat 19:10 SIBO Links: Join the Squad Websites: www.strengthbyjaimebarroso.com www.laselitetraining.com Instagram: @liftwithlauras @strengthbyjaimebarroso Questions or comments? Topic Suggestions? Ema...

In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on our current diets and training. We chat about focusing on whole foods, dialing in fat loss strategies, and how Laura’s diving into triphasic and athletic performance training. We also take a hard look at red flags in the fitness and nutrition world. Think sketchy claims and alarmist advice. We break down why it’s so important to make informed choices and...

In this episode, we kick things off by chatting about our current training routines, and what we’re loving right now. We discuss the benefits of contralateral training. Then, we dive into the power of whole foods, and how Jamie’s going to go into a calorie deficit without tracking. We also uncover the wild stat that the average American consumes over 3,500 calories a day, and talk about how demoni...

Summary In this episode, we dive into the ups and downs of parenting, especially when it comes to motivating kids to tackle tough tasks and showing affection to kids with special needs. On the fitness side, we chat about everything from heart rate monitoring during intense workouts to the inevitable discomfort of pushing your limits. But that’s not all. We get nerdy with muscle anatomy, how tempo...

Jaime’s dying everyone!  We need to keep her in our thoughts.  In this episode we discuss the 80/20 strategy for endurance training. Then we play a fitness-themed version of Kiss, Marry, Kill. Lastly, we answer fitness related questions that are centered around progressive overload, a coach getting a coach, a 3 day workout split that includes one day at home & one at the gym, increasing streng...