Deadlifts and Pizza

In this episode, Jaime and Laura discuss the importance of strength training, sharing personal experiences and insights on how it benefits overall health, athletic performance, and injury prevention. They emphasize the need for a solid foundation in strength training for all athletes and the positive effects it has on endurance and overall fitness. The discussion also touches on the shift in train...

In this Mini-Episode of the Deadlifts and Pizza podcast, Laura discusses five common mistakes that beginner lifters often make and provides insights on how to avoid them. The conversation covers the importance of controlling lifting tempo, selecting appropriate weights, the significance of compound exercises over isolation exercises, and the necessity of adequate rest between sets to optimize stre...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura discuss vibration plates plates. Are they useful? Next, they have a long discussion on the future of AI. What will be the purpose of humans? Jaime has a very optimistic view on our existence. This leads into a discussion about the use of GBT in making workout programs. They critique some on the Pod.  Chapters 00:00 Training Chit Chat 09:20 Vibration Plates 15:00 Fu...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura discuss various topics ranging from personal fitness challenges and back pain to parenting dilemmas and the quality of school lunches. They also debate a SUPER IMPORTANT topic, who’s more elite!? The conversation shifts to debating overrated/underrated topics, including cottage cheese, converse shoes for lifting, lifting shoes, a women’s bar for deadlifting, liquid...

VMA (Variable Muscle Action) Method, How to Properly Bulk, How to Deal With Unsolicited Advice| D&P Ep. 29 Summary In this episode, Jaime & Laura discuss Laura’s back injury, their love for their sons, and their current training. The discussion shifts to what they're proud of from 2024, and how to properly bulk. Lastly, they discuss how to deal with unsolicited advice. This gets kind of sp...

Summary In this episode, Jaime and Laura answer fitness & nutrition questions, including how to properly fail at back squats, strategies for losing fat without losing muscle, overcoming gym anxiety for beginners, and the importance of communication with coaches regarding workout programming. Later in the episode, they dive into the differences between online coaches, the unique challenges of o...

In this episode, Jaime shares her latest reads and her newfound obsession with the Fourth Wing series. The conversation then shifts gears into the challenges of maintaining nutrition. In this conversation, Laura and Jaime explore practical strategies for managing food temptations, emphasizing why willpower alone isn’t enough to stay on track. Next, they talk about their goals for the new year. Las...

In this Mini Episode Laura gives you actionable tips, to crush your goals in the new year.  Chapters 00:00 Intro 0:45 Focus on the Big Rocks 2:50 Progress Over Perfection 4:15 Consistency Matters More Than Perfection 5:50 Have a Plan 8:05 Hire a Coach Free Guides: Free Program  Free Fat Loss Guide Free Training Template: Includes power, strength, & hypertrophy for a well rounded program Websit...

Summary In this episode, Jaime and Laura talk about Laura’s Birthday, their favorite desserts, and the impact of alcohol on health. Will drinking alcohol become less common with the younger generations?  They also discuss how they would make America healthy again if there were no obstacles in their way. Lastly, they delved into recent research on muscle building in post-menopausal women, highlight...

In this Mini Episode Laura talks about a mineral that up to 75% of Americans aren’t getting enough of. Magnesium! What is its role in the body, where to get it, and why is it important to get nutrients from whole foods as much as possible? Chapters 00:00 Intro 0:55 Deficiency vs Insufficient 2:00 What is Magnesium’s Role in the body? 6:15 Where to Get it & Why Whole Foods are Always Best Websi...

Summary In this episode of the Deadlifts and Pizza podcast we discuss our experiences with the Whole Foods Challenge. Jaime is joining in and bringing her group with her. Laura is excited about her new program that is landmine training focused. Our conversation shifts to humorous cooking videos on TikTok and the absurdity of some online recipes.  Then we get into this or that. We talk about our pr...

In this first Mini Episode Laura breaks down Power. What is power? Why is it important? How should you train for it? If you would like a free program template email Laura at Laura@Laselitetraining.com. Chapters 00:00 Intro 1:20 What is Power? 2:00 Why is Power Important? 5:30 How Should You Train For Power? 8:55 What Exercises Work Great for Power Training? 12:00 Why I Love the Landmine 16:45 Wher...

Summary In another shorter episode of the Deadlifts and Pizza Podcast we discuss a bunch of fitness topics including realistic expectations of muscle gain, shrugs, training calves, RMR vs TDEE, and the health of Americans vs Europeans.  Chapters 00:00 Update on Whole Foods Challenge 11:15 Realistic Expectations of Muscle Gain 20:20 Shrugs 23:40 Training Calves 26:30 RMR vs TDEE 32:00 America is Un...

Summary In this shorter episode of the Deadlifts and Pizza Podcast we give our opinions of the MAHA movement, and we talk about the benefits of phytonutrients. What are phytonutrients? Why are they beneficial? What foods contain them? Chapters 00:00 Children Are Hard! 02:00 MAHA 12:43 Phytonutrients 18:15 Lycopene 25:10 Quarcetin 31:11 Focus on What You Can Add to Your Diet Instead of Eliminate Li...

In this episode of the Deadlifts and Pizza podcast, we discuss the overprescription of Antibiotics, our current fitness routines, things we wish we knew sooner about nutrition & training, the stairmaster, intermittent fasting and the importance of consuming protein around your workouts, and is it worth it to do an aggressive cut two weeks before an event. Chapters 00:00 Overprescription of Ant...

Summary In this episode of the Deadlifts and Pizza podcast, we discuss Laura's whole food challenge, and varying energy levels and exercise needs of individuals. Then we answer some questions. We give advice for overcoming plateaus in strength training, specifically in bench pressing. How long does it take to start seeing physical changes from strength training? How often should you be changing up...

Summary In this episode of the Deadlifts and Pizza podcast, we discuss Laura's new challenge of consuming 90% whole foods. We explore the definitions of whole foods,  and the parameters of the challenge. Then we talk about the importance of having disagreements in discussions, and how these conversations can lead to personal growth and understanding. We explore the significance of understanding di...

Jaime’s getting botox? What is the minimum frequency required to maintain strength, muscle, and aerobic gains? Differences in amounts of type I vs type II muscle fibers between genders. Does genetics also play a role? Jaime’s social media post about picking out juice for her kid’s school event goes viral, or at least semi-viral. It sparks a big debate. Should we be mindful of sugar content or food...

Summary In this episode of the Deadlifts and Pizza Podcast, we discuss our current workout routines, the challenges of maintaining motivation, and what we want to work on next. We talk about not letting perfection be the enemy of good when it comes to your training. Then we move on to a bunch of topics including salmon, hoarding calories, before and after photos, pilates, and standards and expecta...

In this episode we dive deep into some thought-provoking topics around fitness and life. We start by tackling the question: Should you let your kids quit activities? Then, we break down the critical role activity plays in health and fitness, exploring the difference between high energy flux and low energy flux. We also get a little controversial and hand out some tough love. We discuss our non neg...

Summary In this episode we discuss Jaime’s driving skills, Laura's sicknesses, and other random subjects. Then we delve into some fitness topics including minimalist training & lifting belts. Lastly we have a little fun with some overrated/underrated topics. We actually had different answers with most of them. The topics included muscle soreness, training to failure, the mind muscle connection...

Summary In this episode of the Deadlifts and Pizza podcast we discuss caloric intake during different phases, our fitness plans and for the year, the benefits of creatine, should you be taking electrolytes, the significance of viewing mistakes as learning opportunities and the importance of adapting strategies for long-term success. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:40 Caloric Intake and Weight Maintenance...

Summary In this episode of the Deadlifts and Pizza podcast we discuss our dream home gym equipment, what to look for in a well designed training program, the importance of fiber, and tips for how to get your protein in when you’re on the go and don’t have anything prepped.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter 03:32 Dream Home Gym Equipment 13:15 What to Look for in a Well Designed Program 21:25...

Summary In this Episode we discuss our current fitness routines and nutrition strategies. Holy soreness! Laura’s quads are mad! We chat about some of our favorite and least favorite exercises. Then we get into some questions.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Workouts 04:35 What We’ve Been Doing Nutritionally  09:51 Adding in HIIT 14:05 Another Deadlift PR? 19:53 Our Favorite Exercises 26:47 Our L...

Summary In this episode we discuss topics such as dinner choices, weather, country music, grains, deadlifts, if you should focus on losing fat or building muscle first, getting results without tracking, and vegetarian and pescatarian diets.   Chapters 00:00 Fall Season  04:50 Simple Dinner & Grains Discussion 09:00 Warming Up For a Deadlift PR 14:50 Phases of Strength 20:00 Should You Build Mu...