Level Up With Sharelle and Dani

In this bite-sized episode we discuss our thoughts around reducing calories on rest days, night duty or shift work. To listen to the full episode click here (Ep 4. Q & A: Mindset around building muscle, growing glutes, 8 week challenges and intermittent fasting). We also have the below episodes covering off calorie expenditure and eating around shift work: Ep 116. Why Eating Less Isn't Always The...

For those of you who struggle to be consistent with social media, this episode is for you.  Today, we share our top 5 tips in order to maximise what you deliver across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, emails, podcasts and YouTube. Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of our podcast 😊 xx https://www.instagram.com/sharellegrant https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos

In this bite-sized episode we talk about fitness trackers and whether they're worth having. To listen to the full episode click here (Ep 4. Q & A: Mindset around building muscle, growing glutes, 8 week challenges and intermittent fasting). Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of today's REWIND episode! xx

In today’s episode we debrief on our experience on the Gold Coast for the WBFF Pro/AM show. What an incredible line up! We discuss what our training will look like going forward and give our advice on the changes we will make in order to achieve our goals. Relaxation and family time is important for us, so we will prioritize this heading into the summer months, while staying consistent. Thursday’s...

With her recent WBFF win, we thought it was a perfect time to recap on our discussion with Hattie Boydle, who shares her thoughts around what it takes to be a champion! To listen to the full episode click here (Ep 13. A Champions Mindset with Hattie Boydle) Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of today's REWIND episode xx

Performance anxiety is the fear of not performing well. Most of us have experienced this at least once in our lives. In today’s episode we normalize the feelings of anxiety or excitement that arise before an important task or event. We both still experience these feelings as we continue to challenge ourselves in both personal and professional aspects of life. We share our best tips and tricks that...

In this bite-sized episode we talk about how to handle your weight going up post-comp, during a muscle building phase, or when in a calorie surplus.  To listen to the full episode click here (Ep 4. Q&A: Mindset around building muscle, growing glutes, 8 week challenges and intermittent fasting). Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of today's REWIND episode xx

We often get asked about how to start a podcast. When people come to us, they are already overthinking the process before even starting. In today’s episode, we discuss how to start a podcast in a simple way that isn’t overwhelming. Consistency is more important than perfection, as there isn’t a “perfect” episode that will appeal to all. When it comes to the commitment, it’s like a relationship wit...

Women’s menstrual health is being spoken about so much more and we love it! In today’s episode, we revisit the topic of training around your menstrual cycle. We give you permission to push when you can but slow down and re-frame your goals when you need to. Everyone is unique, so embrace being your own scientist and getting to know the feminine side of yourself. Please see these previous episodes...

In serviced based job roles, it may be hard to break the stigma which perceives value to be based on the amount of time, rather than the service provided. In today’s episode we discuss how to shift the focus to your own energy and value that you give someone, rather than just the amount of your time. We share personal experiences in which we left hour-based job roles, to then scale in a way which...

In the fitness industry, it is common to be exposed to goals and marketing around weight loss or muscle gain in isolation. This episode is a discussion around body recomposition, being, achieving both of those goals at once. We speak about the importance of using metrics that are exclusive of scale weight, as the scales can be influenced by a variety of factors. We also expand on ideas of where pe...

Leadership is a process of social influence, which maximises the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal. In today’s episode we discuss our lens on leadership and how it is used in order to create a positive change. We elaborate on three key points, being: 1. Practicing what you preach 2. Emotional intelligence 3. Having a clear vision. Remember, “No one cares what you know (or who yo...

We were asked in our Q&A if it was best to explore training/ nutrition with a guide book or with a coach. In today’s episode we share our stories about lessons we have learnt from coaches (both positive and negative) and the recommendations we have to those who are unsure. We discuss when it’s the right time to either reach out to a coach, or move on from their services if needed. There’s no one-s...

With the constant changes of social media algorithms and more exposure being rewarded to click-bait and entertainment, we have noticed a difference in the kind of information being delivered. In today’s episode, we discuss our views on the quality of content being released. We dive into the “evidenced based industry”, bust myths around glute activation and share reminders that there is more to tra...

Today we sat down with Jess Leondiou, the Founder of Archley's & the Co-Founder of Habitual Self, a journal both Jess & Sharelle have spent the last two years creating! The Habitual Self journal aims to help people build sustainable habits, cultivate gratitude, and make journaling easy & purposeful. Jess shared her story of why she became interested in exploring journaling & CBT at the age of 16 a...

A niche is a specialized market segment for a particular kind of product and service. As a trainer it’s important to understand the type of client you love working with and can get specific results with. When starting out, it may not be easy to find a niche as you may be in a position where you need to take on almost anyone who crosses your path. Ideally, as your business grows, you can become mor...

It’s still common for people to join the gym to change their body as they are unhappy with themselves. Eventually, it is important to recognise that there are certain parts of us that we cannot change or “fix.” In today’s episode, we discuss personal stories in which we have not liked what we saw in the mirror and how we now try our best to re-frame those thoughts and use them to our favour. We de...

We were lucky enough to have Nikki Cassa, owner of The Conscious Woman, on Episode 25 of our podcast. Fast forward to now and we are so excited to reconnect and be on the other side of the mic. On this podcast we talk about our journey in and out of the health and fitness industry, our movements in business and passions for educating others. We discuss what it takes to be a professional in any spa...

It’s always a fun time when we get to hang out in real life! In this episode, Sharelle shares some news on a big decision she has made, with some advice for others who may also be at a pivotal point in their lives. We have a recap of our weekend for the WBFF show in Sydney, our take on the benefits of competing (or not) and how to maximise any fitness goal for the social aspect and growing your bu...

Ep 141. When People Don’t Support Your Goals Often, setting new fitness goals can be a challenge for our loved ones. Today’s episode was inspired by the regularly asked questions we receive for when family, friends or partners aren’t supporting certain goals. We encourage the listeners to look within and try to understand how we are projecting ourselves when it comes to our new goals. It is import...

Ep 140. 8 Successful Habits of High Achievers A high achiever is someone who is ambitious, goal-focused, disciplined and thrives off accomplishment. It allows incredible achievements to occur, however if left with no plan, direction or awareness of inner talk, it can be a never ending climb! In today’s episode, we discuss our top 8 habits in which a high achiever can thrive. They include: 1. Work...

We were asked what the biggest differences are when it comes to competitive bodybuilding and the fitness industry from when we started, to now. In 2016 when we started, not many young women in our immediate circle competed, we felt a little like outcasts! Social media wasn’t as common and the stereotypical bodybuilders were men or figure models. Our big break was to head down to the local suppleme...

Self-discipline is the ability to do what you should be doing. Self-discipline often means putting off your immediate comfort or wishes in favour of long-term success. In today’s episode we discuss the difference between disciple and punishment, as the lines are often blurred! We reflect on the ways in which we have been disciplined in the past to reach certain goals regarding fitness, study, habi...

Ep 137. Staying In Your Lane As A Personal Trainer As a new trainer, it’s important to test out areas of coaching that you enjoy, but you mustn’t try to wear all the hats. We understand that social media brings about pressure for trainers to know it all, but when it comes down to it, the key is in being able to delegate and refer out when needed to allow more time to master your specific craft. In...

Ep 136. When Life Throws You A Curve Ball This episode is a reminder for those going through tough times, to know that you’re not alone and you can get through the hardship. We discuss the importance of forgiving yourself for how you react to situations. It may not be logical and purely out of survival mechanisms. Other people around you may be in this state too. We share a bit of education around...