Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola

Have you ever wanted to learn how to swim but didn't know how to about it? Then this episode is for you! In this episode, I cover the following topics: -How to practice swimming on land -The swim clothing situation -The right mindset -The importance of total body conditioning/flexibility/mobility -Exercises to work on that are land-based -How water aerobics can help benefit arthritis   To sign up...

Have you ever wanted to swim but felt intimated because of what you choose to wear? This episode is personal because I share with you what I went through in 2018 and 2019 that have shaped me for who I am and why I am speaking up about this topic to represent swimmers who choose modesty in the pool! Here is what I discuss in this episode: Why I am talking up about this topic of modesty in the pool...

It's finally here! The special 2020 podcast has arrived! Join us as we highlight some of 2019's most exciting conversations. This past year had so many amazing guests and there was so much interesting knowledge shared. This podcast is a celebration of Be Fit 4 Akhirah's 1 year podcasting anniversary as well! If you want to get a host of knowledge from this past year then don't miss this very speci...

New year! New you! Right? Welcome to this episode as I talked on why I took an 8-week purposeful weight loss journey briefly and what is the body of Jannah course for. In this episode I touched base on the following topics: Why having a purpose behind the weight loss journey is important. Why our emotions play a role in our weight-loss journey in the long run. Motivational reminders why loving you...

This is the week where both Jewish and Christians celebrate their holidays, both Hanukkah and Christmas. And I am all about faith and fitness here on my show and on all the work that I've been doing with BeFit4Akhirah. So having Sara come on the show to talk about faith and fitness from the Jewish perspective was super inspirational. The mission of Fit Jewess is the following: Fit Jewess has a two...

Are you ready to finish 2019 off strong and be ready to start 2020 on a positive note? IF YES, then this the episode you must listen to! In today's episode, I have answered questions from my audience on IG & FB on what is the most they struggle with when it comes to goal setting and having a vision. I also talked about what I have learned and how important it is to keep it simple to not overcompli...

The holidays are here and the end of the year is approaching! This can only mean more stress for a lot of people and the start of a burnout phase. In this episode, I discussed how to know if you're actually going through a burnout phase vs what is stress.  I shared how I overcome my own burnout phase as well as tools to help you manage stress! Don't forget to listen to this episode, take one takea...

Thanksgiving season is at last here, and the holiday season is kicking in! With this time of the year, I reflected and remembered to be thankful for myself, yes, myself! In this episode, I talked about: why it is important to be thankful for ourselves. how to be thankful for ourselves. tips on how to stay healthy during Thanksgiving dinner. And so much more motivation!  You definitely do not want...

Do you ever feel like your emotions get the best of you?  Listen to this podcast episode as Yasmin and I dive deeper into understanding our emotions and how that is very important for our fitness journeys. Our guest for today is Yasmin Essa who is a Board-Certified Health Coach who helps individuals and families introduce and sustain healthy habits for the sake of Allah SWT. She draws inspiration...

Are you in a community that supports your fitness and health goals? If not, what are you waiting for? Join Kelly and me as we talked about the importance of having a supportive community to stay physically active and to live a healthy lifestyle. Kelly Young offers a variety of fitness classes in her community. she has been offering outdoor fitness classes for the past ten years and two years ago,...

Fall season, as well as Spring, are the greatest times of the year to go on a hike! And hiking should be fun experience for all. In my interview with Faizan, we discussed how hiking can be helpful for our health as well as can be added to our fitness journeys.  Faizan is an outdoors enthusiast who has been creating opportunities for people to explore nature and learn outdoor skills. He is an outin...

Being purposeful in life is very important! Especially when it comes to our fitness journey! But how can you be purposeful in your workouts and your weight loss journey...? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Well, my friends, join me in this episode as I share with you: Exactly why I signed up for the VA Beach Half-Marathon. How my training went. What happened during the race and afterwar...

Are you a Muslim woman looking to feel energized and want to be active? Join Coach Ola and Coach Carin as they talk on how to be energized Muslimah! Carin Timskog is an online trainer, with her own business Energized Muslimah, that offers both in-person- and online training. Carin is a stay-at-home mum living in Tanger, Morocco with her husband and 3 years old girl. Carin started in the fitness in...

We often hear about mindful eating, mindful this and mindful that! Yet, what about being mindful in our fitness journey too? This week's guest Micah Anderson!  Born in Connecticut, Micah Anderson spent several of his teen years in and out of placements due to struggles with drugs, crime, and anger. Around this time, he was introduced to 12-step fellowship, and after extensive travel overseas, bega...

Knee pain and discomfort is a common issue among many people! There are various factors to look into! This episode is NOT to diagnose the pain, but instead, it's to educate you about knee pain and how to go about it! Our guest today is Dr. Evan Osar, an internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert on assessment, corrective exercise, and functional exercise. He has authored Corrective Exe...

As we get closer towards Hajj, this episode is a great time to listen to because we talked about functional workouts which will help improve your mobility during hajj! In this episode, we have a special guest who I had the honor to learn from in person at my previous IDEA East Conference in March 2019.  Adam Jongsma (Yongsma) is the Founder/CEO of Kinetic Performance Movement Education. Working as...

Have you fallen off the track with your fitness journey? Are you feeling guilty for eating that bowl of ice cream with chocolate syrup? Do you find it frustrating to keep losing your way on staying consistent? If so, then this the episode you want to listen to! In today's episode, I talked about the following topics: Why I took time off from releasing any new episode and my reasons behind it. How...

It's finally summer, the kids are out from school, and it's finally vacation time! This can be the most exciting time to get outside to get active, to try something new, and to enjoy the moment! But it can also be a time where a lot of people fall in the traps of eating whatever they desire when they're on vacation or because they're more active, they think it's okay to indulge on more ice cream....

Are you tired of the fitness and nutrition industries telling you what you should look like or what you should eat? Isn't it true that we're constantly bombarded with billboard images, Google images, and messages all around us showing us how a fit woman look like? Does it really have to be all about that aesthetic looks or is there more to it than outside looks? Join my guest today, Steph Gaudreau...

If you are a parent or a coach who works with kids, this episode is for you! In today's episode, we have with us Nura from _ichallenger on Instagram who is a PE teacher and a swim instructor. She works with young children and has great experience in getting them active and staying healthy. And since we're getting into summer next week, this will be the perfect time to get kids active! And if you'r...

This is National Men's health week, and I am super excited to have with us today in this episode Jonathan to speak up about men's health and emotional well being! Jonathan is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, & Performance Enhancement Specialist. He is also the founder & Coach of The Recover U Coaching Program for Men in Recovery. We spoke about important topics that...

Welcome to today's episode. I would like to wish to all Muslims around Eid Mubarak as today as this episode is being released is the second day of Eid Al Fitr, a holiday that is celebrated after Ramadan. Today's guest is Pete Holman who I had the honor to meet in person at 2019 IDEA East Conference! Pete is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Physical Therapist specializing in bio...

We are in the last 10 days of Ramadan and almost into Eid! We may be feeling tired, exhausted, and excited for Eid at the same time! So how can we maintain our energy during the last days and pick up our routine afterward? Today's guest is Maarten who is a vitality coach who focuses on creating mentally, spiritually, socially and physically stronger and resilient Muslims with his company Muslim Fi...

We are just half way till the end of the blessed month, Ramadan, and it is important to keep up with our momentum to finish off strong.  Join my guest today, Omar Adam, who is a certified personal trainer on how we can keep up with our momentum during this month. Most people know Omar as Akhi Omar. He is a Personal Trainer, located in Leicester, England as well as studied BA Sport Development at t...

We all know that intermittent fasting is becoming popular day by day, and there is definitely a reason for that! It is because it's beneficial for the body, the mind, and the soul. In today's episode, we have our special guest, Idil Farah. Idil is a Registered Nutritionist and Health Educator, with a BASc in Food and Nutrition. She has over 10 years of experience working with clients in both a cli...