Danika Farrugia

Fit Chit Chat

Health EN ↓ 119 episodes

Are you a gym baddie committed to levelling up in all areas through health and fitness? Join online fitness coach and personal trainer Danika every Monday as she touches all topics that matter to you in the fitness space. Whether chit chatting solo or collaborating with a range of others from the fitness space (think PTs, dieticians, physios, counsellors, and even her own clients!) you are guaranteed to leave feeling educated, entertained, and empowered to become your baddest damn self.

Author

Danika Farrugia

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Apr 5, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 93 – Ditch New Year’s resolutions, try this instead if you want to make a change 12.01.2025

If you struggle with the pressure of new year’s resolutions but know you want to make a change, this episode is for you. It’s 2025 and we’re not setting ourselves up for failure this time round. It’s your year to try something new and make actual change you are proud of. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my calendar O...

Ep. 92 – Training & tattoos: The dos and don’ts of training in the gym with fresh ink 15.12.2024

If you’re a gym girlie who like’s getting inked, this episode is for you. Does it ever feel like getting tattooed interrupts your consistency and progress in the gym? Or are you scared and unsure how to train with fresh ink because you really don’t want to ruin the healing? In this episode you’re going to learn how to keep getting tattooed and train consistently without sacrificing one or the othe...

Ep. 91 – What really happens to your body when you turn 30 08.12.2024

Is everything really that much harder once you turn 30? Do you suddenly get more aches, pains and injuries and does it feel seemingly impossible to lose body fat but oh so easy to gain it? Let’s go through what really happens to your body when you turn 30 – the myths, the honest truths and what to do from here. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop!...

Ep. 90 – What’s normal gym etiquette? When to share and when to stand your ground 01.12.2024

Let’s be honest, being in the gym full stop can be quite daunting. You’re already battling with a bit of gym anxiety then suddenly someone tries to take your machine or dumbbells. Now what? Is it normal to share? Or should you stand your ground. Let’s talk about normal gym etiquette and managing awkward situations.  🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single dr...

Ep. 89 – 3 tips to stop hitting snooze and make waking up early feel easy 24.11.2024

Are you constantly hitting snooze? ⏰ Desperately wanting to sink your teeth into a morning routine or get your training in before work but just can’t seem to make it happen? 😭 I don’t think it’s because you don’t want to or you don’t care enough, I’m not here to give you toxic masculinity bro advice. Instead, here's 3 tips to stop hitting snooze and make waking up early feel easy. 🌟 Leave...

Ep. 88 – How to film your training like a pro and without feeling awkward 01.09.2024

If there is 1 thing I hear women are nervous about in the gym it’s not other people watching them, it’s not what they’re wearing, it’s filming their training. And in my opinion if you want to improve your technique, lift heavier and be an ultimate gym baddie - filming is a must! So today we’re going to talk about how to get good quality and helpful training clips plus overcoming that pesky nervous...

Ep. 87 – Behind the scenes: listen to an online client’s fat loss phase check in 25.08.2024

Here is a sneaky peak behind the scenes of an online coaching client’s check in 👀 She is currently in the final weeks of her fat loss phase before heading off on a long holiday. So whether you’re here to learn a little more about what online coaching with Operation Ignite is like or whether you want coaching advice on deficit struggles like hunger and going over your calories – you’re sure to lov...

Ep. 86 – 10 simple ways to improve your health you might be overlooking 18.08.2024

Nailing your macros and getting all your training in can feel like a big ask some weeks. And there’s lots of really simple habits in between diet and gym you can implement that will seriously improve your overall health. So let’s break down 10 bite size wins you can tick off right now and know you’re making progress towards your goals.  🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don&ap...

Ep. 85 - 3 tips to make meal prep easier 11.08.2024

If the idea of doing a bulk meal prep and living out of Tupperware turns you off... listen up. Honestly, the secret to being consistent and on track with your nutrition is planning and preparation BUT I also appreciate not many of you want (or can) spend 2 hours doing a big cook up every Sunday. So in this episode I’m going to give you 3 tips to make meal prep much easier so you can stay on track...

Ep. 84 – How long do you need to spend in the gym to make progress? 04.08.2024

Do you ever question if you're spending enough time in the gym to make a change? Wondering whether your sessions need to be longer and if doing more exercises would get you better results. Or maybe you’re second guessing how many days -  is 3 days enough to see progress or do you need to be doing 5 or 6? I’ll answer all this and more inside today’s episode so let’s not waste any more time – l...

Ep. 83 – Why any diet can work (keto, low carb etc) but you don’t need it 28.07.2024

Has there been a time in your life where you followed a diet method like keto, low carb or Weight Watchers and it actually worked BUT as soon as you stopped because you didn’t enjoy it or it didn’t suit your lifestyle anymore, you gained the weight back. In today’s episode I’m going to explain why this actually happens and also why ANY diet can work, but you can also see great results without it....

Ep. 82 – 10 ways to find your gym motivation 21.07.2024

Is your gym motivation nowhere to be seen? Either you’ve been going for a while and starting to lose your interest. Or maybe you’ve had time off for whatever reason and you’re just struggling to get your butt back in the door. Then listen up because in today’s episode we’re going to go through 10 ways to find your gym motivation. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't mi...

Ep. 81 – The best training style for weight loss 14.07.2024

If you’ve clicked on this episode I can almost guarantee you’ve probably also googled fat loss workouts, best exercises to lose weight or is cardio necessary for fat loss. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about what you need to consider when it comes to training and exercise when your main goal is to lose weight. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single...

Ep. 80 - How long should your calorie deficit be? 07.07.2024

Challenges are normally only 8 or 12 weeks so that’s all you should need... right? Or maybe if you go super aggressive you can get a full fat loss phase over and done in 4 weeks before your holiday, no? Or maybe you feel like you’ve been on a diet your entire life and that still hasn’t been long enough to work?! In this episode we’re going to talk timeframes for calorie deficit and fat loss phases...

Ep. 79 – Client Zoe: from binging to confident gym baddie (+ losing 50cms and 8kgs!) 30.06.2024

From binging to confident gym baddie. My long term online coaching client Zoe has transformed not only physically losing 50cms and 8kg but mentally, and I’ll let her tell you that herself. Today we’re going to hear how Zoe had a completely lifestyle change and you’re going to get an insight into what it’s like to be a client and discover what’s possible for you too.  🌟 Leave a rating or review &a...

Ep. 78 – This 1 saying will make training consistently and fat loss easier 23.06.2024

Today’s episode is going to be a little different. It won’t be tangible actionable steps like a lot of other episodes. See it more as the big sister chat, the mindset advice or perspective shift you need to make training consistently and fat loss that oh so much easier. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my calendar Op...

Ep. 77 – 30 ways to make eating healthy quicker, easier and cheaper 16.06.2024

You have the best of intentions to eat healthy, but it can often feel more complicated and expensive than just eating whatever. With supermarkets screwing us over and the Maccas penny pinchers menu tempting us, it gets hard to make the right decisions. So I’m going to give you 30 ways to make eating healthy quicker, easier and cheaper. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don&apo...

Ep. 76 – Should you track takeaway and meals out? 10.06.2024

Are you currently tracking calories and macros but get completely confused when it comes to eating out? Takeaway, restaurants, anything you haven’t personally cooked and weighed out or scanned into the app leaves you feeling lost? Maybe you end up over eating because you know you don’t have to track it or throwing the rest of the day out the window because you what’s the point right? Today we’re g...

Ep. 75 – How to lose weight and tone up 02.06.2024

If you want to lose weight and tone up, this episode is made for you. A lot of women know what they want to achieve – that lean, toned, strong but sexy look – just have no idea what type of training to do or diet to follow to achieve this result.  I’m going to cover this and more because once you understand what toning is you will realise where you’re going wrong in your efforts right now, and wha...

Ep. 74 – Let’s talk about your emotional eating and 3 strategies I use with clients 27.05.2024

Are you an emotional eater? You feel like you have no self-control and eat things you know you shouldn’t. A stressful day at work, a fight with your partner or a bad mental health day and the first, one and only thing you do is eat. Well, let’s talk about your emotional eating so you can understand it more, strategies to lessen it and I might even say something you’re not expecting… Ditch Night Ti...

Ep. 73 – If I wanted to lose 35kgs again, this is what I’d do 19.05.2024

Have you got medium to large weight loss goal? I did too. I lost 35kgs so I can relate to what it’s like being in your shoes right now. Today I’m going to give you an insight on what I did, knowing what I know how how I would have done things differently, what I would avoid and what I would definitely do so hopefully, you can start to have the same success I did. 🌟 Leave a rating or review &...

Ep. 72 – Your simple guide to protein powder – FAQs and more 12.05.2024

So you’re ready to buy a protein powder BUT it’s incredibly overwhelming because you don’t know exactly what it is you’re looking for. There are SO many options out there - not only brands but variations. WPI, WPC, fat burning, vegan… the list goes on so I’m not surprised you’re confused. In today’s episode I’m going to cover the basics, answer a few of your common questions and give you a free re...

Ep. 71 – How I plan my food for the week step by step 05.05.2024

Are you curious about what personal trainers and online coaches really eat? How they decide what meals to cook, if they meal prep, the specific foods they eat, how often they eat and whether they have dessert every night? Well toady we are going to cover exactly that. I’m going to give you a sneaky peak behind the curtain on how I plan my food for the week step by step.  🌟 Leave a rating or revie...

Ep. 70 – If I wanted to grow my glutes, this is what I would do 28.04.2024

So you want to grow your glutes hey? You’ve probably been training them in the gym 3, 4 or even 5 times per week. Loads and loads of kickbacks, hip thrusts and abduction machine… but the glutes aren’t glutting. Well, if I wanted to grow my glutes, this is what I’d do. FREE DOWNLOAD - BUILD A BUM 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call st...

Ep. 69 – Need to overhaul your diet? Start here. 21.04.2024

If you know that you need to make some big changes to your nutrition but don’t know where to start - this episode is for you. I know it can be tempting to clean slate and start from scratch but what if I told you this is the WORST thing you could do… Hit play now because I’m going to tell you exactly where to start to have the biggest impact. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you...

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