LiftingLindsay's More Than Fitness

40% off LiftingLindsay APP Click HERE Sale ends November 17th! NEW programming starts MONDAY November 18th in the LiftingLindsay App. Topics discussed in this episode : (00:08) - Happy to be back! (01:40) - I can't do everything (05:13) - Why is it so hard to ask for help? (11:44) - Upcoming Thanksgiving app promo (14:29) - My birth story (25:32) - The idea of waiting 6 weeks after pregnancy befor...

I'm using a running analogy to explain why people don't hit their goals as quickly or as realistically as they think they will. Topics discussed in this episode: (00:08) - Thinking about why people don't hit their goals (02:19) - The two times people usually try and lose weight (05:06) - A running analogy (17:47) - We aren't great at correlation vs causation (19:58) - Don't start with a sprint (26...

No, it’s not the sweating or the burning sensation. Topics discussed in this episode: (00:07) - How people think they had a good workout (01:36) - Update on pregnancy as of this recording (07:28) - Why some common signs aren't indicators of a good workout? (13:07) - What about watch notifications for exercise? (19:04) - What does the burning sensation in your muscles mean? (27:31) - What should we...

Topics discussed in this episode: (00:45) - Why I wanted to talk about this (02:59) - Why did different clients excel and others got stuck? (07:41) - How do you know if you are a perfectionist or if you have high standards? (19:28) - Figuring out what is truth, not emotions (22:13) - People project their own experiences onto others (23:15) - A light switch gets turned off and you root your story i...

Alex joins me to talk about people telling us what we should feel, wanting to see the results of hard work, saying our fears out loud, and the importance and power of a before and after photo that is sometimes missed by others. Topics discussed in this episode: (00:15) - Struggling with losing progress due to pregnancy (08:45) - People telling me what I should feel (10:59) - We want to see the res...

Can Knees safely pass over toes or will your knees blow up and be injured forever? Studies discussed: Squatting Kinematics PMID: 20182386 Effect of Knee position on hip and knee PMID: 14636100 Topics discussed in this episode: (00:08) - The fitness fallacy that never dies (01:07) - A basic anatomy lesson (04:04) - The response to my post on Instagram (07:39) - Where did this fitness fallacy come f...

Follow Lindsay at @liftinglindsay on Instagram . Follow Sheridan on Instagram @sheridanskyefit Margie Davenport, PhD / https://x.com/ExercisePreg Topics: Click HERE to join! 4x a week training and 3x a week with at home alternatives too! My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! Membership gives...

Follow Lindsay at @liftinglindsay on Instagram . Follow and DM Alex for 1:1 Coaching at @alexparker.fit on Instagram . NEW programming starts TODAY September 23rd in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to join! 4x a week training and 3x a week with at home alternatives too! My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to...

In this episode I talk about the idea that squats are the same as cardio based off a recent study.  Topics discussed in this episode: (00:08) - Are squats the same as cardio? (01:06) - What was the study trying to determine? (02:37) - What is VO2 max? (05:40) - Rest periods and hypertrophy (10:51) - Could it be different with women? (19:53) - Takeaways Join BeStrong with Lindsay. And follow Lindsa...

NEW programming starts Monday September 23rd in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to join! 4x a week training and 3x a week with at home alternatives too! My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of programs to choose from. MEAL PLANS w/...

Lindsay and her husband Alex talk discuss ideas from a post by Heugene Teo on Instagram here . My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of programs to choose from. MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes! Courses :  Learn Step Away from Tracking and...

Click HERE for access to the free printable PDF I talked about for weekly meal planning. NEW programming starts TODAY Monday September 2nd in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to join! It’s a 5x a week glute and delt emphasis. it has home alternatives too! Join under the group Train With Me! My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it...

NEW programming starts MONDAY September 2nd in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to join! It’s a 5x a week glute and delt emphasis. it has home alternatives too! Join under the group Train With Me! My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozen...

From a question in my community: What is the deal with carbs? Come learn how to train smart and eat smart in my community. Check out more details HERE . Topics discussed in this episode: (00:07) - What's the big deal about carbs? (01:44) - We live in a toxic food culture online (04:52) - Biggest red flag telling you someone doesn't know what they're talking about (06:30) - How carbs break down in...

Fun fact Friday for you on the various ideas around optimal food levels for lifting. Come learn how to train smart and eat smart in my community. Check out more details HERE . Topics discussed in this episode: (00:08) - Today's topic (01:15) - The question: Do you have an opinion on breakfast? (07:17) - Let's stick to the context when answering the question (12:04) - Does it mattter if you go into...

Lindsay and Alex discuss pregnancy brain, how important timing rests is or can I get away with self regulation, gauging form and fatigue in the mirror, how bad we are at correlating the cause of changes in our bodies, and why some people are better at self regulation than others. Topics discussed in this episode: (00:08) - 31 weeks (01:31) - What I just learned about pregnancy brain (13:46) - You...

Alex joins me again to talk about our thoughts on phrases like "If I just looking at donut I gain 5 pounds", yo you dieting, a great analogy about water and your weight, tips on living in the real world with real food, and how not to give food power over you. Topics discussed in this episode: (00:09) - Escaping the kids to record a podcast (01:47) - Looking at food and gaining weight (03:46) - Why...

What does etiquette in the gym look like? How can we reflect on ourselves and remember others at the same time? And what did Lindsay do the first time she was in the gym? "It's so weird how 99% of all frustration in the gym could be completely gone if people just communicated." Topics discussed in this episode: (02:10) - Should we be sitting on our phones at the gym? (07:16) - Our inability to com...

My husband Alex and I discuss the question “What’s your Biggest Nutritional Challenge” and the data reported by a survey done by Precision Nutrition clients. Precision Nutrition on Instagram Topics discussed : (01:39) - Teaching our kids, but not forcing them (05:05) - What are people's biggest challenges? (13:44) - Cravings, emotional eating, hunger, and satisfaction (23:07) - How do you stop at...

In this episode of The Lifting Lindsay Podcast, Lindsay and her husband, Alex Parker, discuss the challenges and mindset shifts required during summertime when parenting and working from home disrupt fitness routines. They explore the importance of adaptability, the pitfalls of an all-or-nothing mindset, and practical tips on how to quickly get back on track. They also dive into understanding and...

In this Fun Fact Friday episode, Lindsay explores the common myth that lifting weights can stunt children's growth and instead highlights the numerous physical and mental benefits. Using personal experiences of teaching her own children, Lindsay offers practical tips for introducing kids to weightlifting safely and in an enjoyable manner. She emphasizes the importance of listening to children, enc...

Topics on this episode : (00:25) - Introducing Alex (again) (05:34) - How do rip off labels? (12:25) - Why did Alex start training legs? (22:51) - Has Alex's eating changed at all? (24:02) - What are Alex's thoughts on people doing shows? (37:00) - What if Lindsay wnated to do a show? (47:24) - Teaser question for the next episode NEW programming Started last week June 10th in the LiftingLindsay A...

Join us for a Fun Fact Friday on the Lifting Lindsay podcast as we revisit the topic of optimal sets per muscle group per week for muscle growth. Lindsay explores the misconception that you need high volume and frequent training to see gains and discusses what studies reveal about achieving muscle growth even with fewer sets. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, Lindsay breaks down how...

On this week's Fun Fact Friday Lindsay tackles a frequently asked question: How to address strength and muscle imbalances between body sides. Lindsay explains common causes, particularly for beginners and new mothers, and offers practical gym solutions such as incorporating unilateral exercises. Topics : (00:00) - 128 - Muscle Imbalance? Is One Side Strong than Another? (00:05) - What do I do if o...

New Program for Glutes and Delts Starting MONDAY! May 27th. Sign up HERE for optimized programming and learn how to eat toward your goals too with yummy recipes and courses on how to set up a nutrition lifestyle! Lindsay talks about how teaching her children work ethic, grit, and emotional regulation has tested her and taught her valuable lessons about parenting. She also touches on her realizatio...