Optimize Your Health

Summary In this conversation, Kylie & Anna discuss how to build confidence and love your body. We address the issue of comparison syndrome and emphasize the importance of not comparing your journey or body to others. We also highlight the need to avoid comparing yourself to your past self and instead acknowledge and appreciate your current progress. Kylie & Anna delve into the role of mind...

Summary This episode discusses the pros and cons of tracking food intake and explores whether it is necessary for achieving health and fitness goals. Kylie & Anna share their personal and professional opinions on tracking and provide insights on how to use tracking effectively. If you’d like to support us outside of the podcast here are a few links and descriptions of ways to work with us + br...

Summary In this Q&A episode, Kylie & Anna answer questions from their Instagram followers. We discuss the benefits of seated vs. standing exercises for the upper body, the order of weights and cardio in a workout, when to consider skin removal surgery after weight loss, how to determine if a personal trainer's program is right for you, and their favorite exercises for themselves and th...

Summary In this conversation, Kylie & Anna discuss strategies for navigating eating out and eating on the go. We provide tips for ordering at various types of restaurants, including asking for double the protein, considering carbohydrate content, being picky about fats, and planning ahead. We also discuss how to handle alcohol consumption and share their go-to orders for different types of cui...

Summary In this conversation, Kylie & Anna discuss program design tips for individuals who want to understand the science behind their workout programs. We cover topics such as determining workout frequency based on available time, choosing a workout split that fits one's schedule, and the importance of balancing life and fitness. We also explain different movement patterns, including pull...

Summary: What the heck is your TDEE? This total daily energy expenditure is how our body burns and utilizes calories - it can be broken down into four different categories which we will discuss today. We’ve also created a PDF download for you of The Science of Daily Calorie Burn for you to feast your eyes on as you listen! Chapters: 00:00 The Science of Daily Calorie Burning 00:58 Basal Metabolic...

Summary In this episode, Kylie and Anna discuss the seven dimensions of wellness and provide strategies to enhance each dimension. They cover mental health, physical health, social health, financial health, spiritual health, environmental wellness, and vocational wellness. The hosts emphasize the importance of focusing on each dimension and offer practical tips for improving overall wellness. By s...

Summary In this episode, the hosts share their personal fitness journeys and provide insights into their backgrounds. They discuss their early experiences with fitness, including their focus on cardio and lack of strength training. They also talk about how they developed a love for strength training and the impact it had on their lives. The hosts highlight the importance of balancing nutrition and...

Kylie and Anna have been in the fitness and wellness industry for over a decade. Inspired by their own journey with all things health and wellness they have created a podcast to discuss and dive deeper into topics they are always asked about. Optimal living, nutrition basics, exercises, muscle growth, cutting edge research in the field of wellness, mindset, relationships and more. Optimize Your He...

Summary This conversation discusses non-scale victories and effective ways to measure progress in health and wellness. The hosts emphasize the limitations of using the scale as the sole measure of progress and encourage alternative methods. They explore various non-scale victories, including improved clothing fit, enjoying physical activity, increased energy, improved sleep, fitness milestones, sh...

Summary: In this Q&A episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to fitness and nutrition. They share their thoughts on pre-workout supplements, ideal workout splits, morning routines, tuning in to hunger and fullness cues, training two full body days back to back, calculating protein needs, sumo stance vs conventional stance in deadlifts, music preferences during workouts, and taking on...