Amy Connell: Women's Health & Fitness

Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

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Want to feel strong and well in your body — without the diet culture pressure? The Graced Health podcast is for Christ-centered women in perimenopause and menopause who want to feel capable, grounded, and at peace in their bodies — without all the noise. Here you'll find practical, grace-filled guidance on strength training, nutrition, body image, and wellness — all rooted in faith and free from diet culture. No shame. No comparison. Just clarity, encouragement, and a voice of reason. I'm Amy Connell, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who grew up in diet culture doing ste...

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Amy Connell: Women's Health & Fitness

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High intensity benefits over 40 you don't know about 03.08.2021 58:08

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Author, Fitness Educator, and Podcaster, Pete McCall joins the show again to share some of the surprising benefits that high intensity (and power) workouts have in people over 40. Whether your regularly incorporate HIIT training or aren't quite sure if you want to try it, you'll want to hear some of the latest research surrounding it (and don...

"Amy what does your workout routine look like?" 29.07.2021 10:08

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Episodes mentioned: Prevent injury, relieve back pain, and learn to be savvy with Physical Therapist, Dr. Tugg Kargbo (Season 8 Episode 2) Get inspired and joyfully move your body with Dr. Yonnie Procter (...

INTY: How to fuel your teen athlete 27.07.2021 54:11

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Nutrition can be confusing. It seems every six months we hear of new eating plans and diets and lions and tigers and bears, oh my. Adding to the noise is how, exactly, do we get quality food in our teen athletes? Do they need to eat differently? And how do we encourage them to actually eat what is best for them to perform and recover well? I'm bey...

How much is "a little bit of chocolate?" 22.07.2021 7:24

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...

Is it better to stretch before or after a workout? 15.07.2021 6:59

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...

INTY: What's going on with my crazy menopausal hormones? 13.07.2021 53:07

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today’s episode is for any woman thirsting for information on perimenopause and menopause. I’m thrilled to be talking to Dr. Alyssa Dweck who helps me sort through the facts, fears, and framework of this season of our lives. We discuss: What menopause and perimenopause means How being on hormonal birth control can affect menopause Symptoms of perimenop...

How did I gain four pounds on a three day vacation? 08.07.2021 8:55

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...

INTY: How to have a healthy gut and why it's important 06.07.2021 56:49

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This summer we are rereleasing a few meaningful episodes. If you've missed them before, it's new to you! (Just like those cheesy sitcoms in the 90's that were rereleased in the summer.) OK my friends, buckle up and take this off 1.5 speed. Today Dr. Richard Harris, MD, joins me to discuss the gut microbiome. I learned so much in this...

Are there unconventional natural ways of reducing my waistline? 01.07.2021 6:37

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. Read the article referenced here . If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements...

INTY: What you need to know about your core (it's more than six-pack abs!) 29.06.2021 22:11

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This summer we are rereleasing a few meaningful episodes. If you've missed them before, it's new to you! (Just like those cheesy sitcoms in the 90's that were rereleased in the summer.) The number one request I get from my clients and students now and in the 14 years I’ve been in the industry is more CORE! I I totally get it- there is n...

Why (and how) should I stretch first thing in the morning? 24.06.2021 7:25

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. Receive your five minute Wake Up and Warm Up at YourWorthyBody.com Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Join the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealth Facebook: @Gra...

INTY: 5 ways to apply GRACE in your health 22.06.2021 31:33

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This summer we are rereleasing a few meaningful episodes. If you've missed them before, it's new to you! (Just like those cheesy sitcoms in the 90's that were rereleased in the summer.) I hope you had a chance to listen to the episode with Emily Baker last week on what exactly is grace. She brought such wisdom! Grace is such a simple wo...

What can I do about my twitchy legs at night? 17.06.2021 7:24

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...

INTY: Nutrition and Body Image Lessons to my Teenage Self 15.06.2021 20:20

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This summer we are rereleasing a few meaningful episodes. If you've missed them before, it's new to you! (Just like those cheesy sitcoms in the 90's that were rereleased in the summer.) If you and I are connected on Instagram or Facebook , you probably know I spent a lot of my time this past summer (and am doing so again this summer) tr...

What's the difference between electrolyte supplements? 10.06.2021 10:12

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...

INTY: Are you getting the right kind of rest? 08.06.2021 59:09

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This summer we are rereleasing a few meaningful episodes. If you've missed them before, it's new to you! (Just like those cheesy sitcoms in the 90's that were rereleased in the summer.) I heard from so many of you about this episode impacted your approach to rest. As we enter the summer season, this is a great time to evaluate what kin...

INTY: 4 types of movement to focus on in your 40s 26.05.2021 22:16

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This summer we are rereleasing a few meaningful episodes. If you've missed them before, it's new to you! (Just like those cheesy sitcoms in the 90's that were rereleased in the summer.) In today's episode, I start to get granular with regard to our fitness. I've promised applicable content so I hope you'll be able to take...

"How do I not waste any more time?" 25.05.2021 24:51

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode My friend sent me a text that voiced the frustrations of so many I’ve heard over the years. She’d been working on her health for a few months, getting up early to work out and changing her eating habits. After six weeks her scale showed no affirmation of the hard work she’d been doing. In other words, she hadn’t lost any weight. You can imagine the fru...

How to protect your brain from memory decline 18.05.2021 51:38

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Have you ever heard a song on the radio or your playlist by your favorite band but can’t remember the lead singer’s name? Or perhaps walked into a room and wondered why you went in there in the first place? As I’ve gotten older, I have more instances of these and admit I wonder sometimes if I’m losing my memory. I know I’m not the only one. Today’s con...

What four generations can teach us about grief and unexpected loss 11.05.2021 53:12

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today’s conversation is for grievers and people who are walking with grievers. My guest, Heidi Paulec, has just released a beautiful book called Abiding Light: In the Shadow of Your Absence chronicling the stories of four generations of a family after losing a loved one unexpectedly. I’m honored to have this conversation and encourage you to sit in the...

"There's another way of looking at our health" with Author Jessica Hottle 04.05.2021 35:11

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Ok my friends, get ready for some truth bombs because my guest today brings them. Today I’m speaking with author and podcaster Jessica Hottle who is a faith-based fitness coach, podcast host, best-selling author, and speaker with a heart for teaching women how to dismantle the lies that keep them from healing and wholeness. She is the author of “Own Yo...

Why your workouts should be different when you're stressed 27.04.2021 32:05

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Stress. As this episode releases near the end of the pandemic, I'm pretty confident in saying we've all experienced it. The last year has held various forms and intensities of stress. But let's be honest...we experienced stress before COVID, and we will continue to when we are in our new normal (whatever that is). Have you considered tha...

What is proper walking form? (Did you know there is one?) 22.04.2021 6:11

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...

Lessons learned from adulting from young professional journalist, Chelsea Haynes 20.04.2021 1:00:59

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This episode is for all you mamas who have recently launched or are getting ready to launch your kiddos into the world. Today Chelsea Haynes joins to share her experience of adulting. Chelsea is currently a lifestyle storyteller at WATE in Knoxville, Tennessee and as you will hear, is engaging, effervescent, and encouraging. She is truly delightful and...

How can I make walking more difficult? 15.04.2021 7:42

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...