Real Talk with Rebel Fitness

This episode is dedicated to the coaches...how to be a great one, how to choose a great one...we talk about it all!  Support the show

On this episode Carissa and Shemar break down the "wellness wheel" and how it relates to fitness and working out. No emphasis on vanity goals, or getting smaller - but how fitness can literally change your life in every wellness aspect of your life (ie: occupational, emotional, social, etc).  Support the show

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In a very RELEVANT episode, Carissa and Shemar discuss how health and fitness fit into life when it seems like everything around us is on fire. With all of our current events, it's a tough time to be informed or to be an empath, let along keep up with a fitness routine...so here is our take on how to stay grounded, how to keep your health and nutrition as a priority and most importantly to va...

On this episode, the Rebel Fitness GM, Reuben, stops by the pod for the second time to jam with Shemar on all the things that grind our gears as fitness professionals in this space.  Support the show

This episode is an educational look at the InBody Scanner and why we use it at Rebel Fitness. We break down why we ditched the scale and started using the InBody only at the gym, how it works, why we love it, challenges we've encountered while using it and also what trends it has helped us see over time!  Support the show

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In this episode, Carissa and Shemar talk about the unbelievable cost of health in today's world. And how much the marketing and messaging are convincing us that we need the latest of every health thing under the sun (most of which doesn't actually contribute to health or wellness at all). Superbowl commercials are on the chopping block, detoxes and maybe even your favorite new hydronatin...

We love this episode! Carissa and Shemar dive into how the gym world turns competitive instead of community driven and how that leads to toxicity in a space that is meant for health!  Rebel found it's niche in community not competition and we want other health and fitness providers to follow our lead!  There's love for the winter olympians, hate for super bowl commercials (yes again), an...

We are treating this episode like the FAQ section! We go into the most often asked questions of Rebel; from programming, to weight neutral, to weight loss challenges and more...this is one of our favorite episodes so far! We also get fiesty about the olympics and super bowl commercials...again lol!  Don't miss it!  Support the show

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On this exciting episode of Real Talk, Shemar sits down with Parker Byrd, a local ECU baseball player that experienced a tragedy that led to the loss of his leg before his Freshman year of college.  Shemar and Parker discuss how fitness and health look different for both of them since their lives changed.  This episode is powerful, inspirational and you do not want to miss it!  As always, check us...

On this episode, Carissa and Shemar share their favorite "hot takes" in the health and fitness industry.  The list consists of SLOWING TF DOWN, building habits first, working on your mental health before getting serious about a fitness program, focusing on macros instead of calories, paying attention to the journey NOT the result...and more! Everything is health and fitness is guilty unt...

It's SEASON TWO BAYBEEEEE!  Welcome back ya'll! We took a little break after season one, and now we're back! In this episode, Carissa and Shemar dive into the barriers to health and fitness, some examples, how to intentionally plan for them, and how to move through them. In the world we live in, it's tough to just enjoy the journey without being caught up in how to get from poi...

On the final episode of this series AND season, Carissa and Shemar get into how to keep rolling on your resolutions, goals and/or intentions for the long term. Sustainability is the most important (and usually the most lacking part) of resolutions and it's gotta change! Listen up and let's make our new game plans for 2026 stick! CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR and thank you so much for an amazing f...

Ya'll asked for it, and here it is!  Carissa finally gets into some of the nitty gritty details on her history with health, fitness and weight loss and how it ultimately led to her starting one of (if not the only) openly weight neutral and anti-diet culture gyms in the country.  Starting her first diet at 13 years old, Carissa goes through in detail what that was like, and looking back, some...

We're back with Part 2 of New Year New Game Plan! In the first episode we talked a lot about why New Years resolutions don't work and how to change your mindset around setting them. In this episode we dive into why these goals should not be rooted in vanity or societal standards, and how to make them actionable and sustainable!  Want more info on Rebel Fitness? Visit our website: www.reb...

In this episode, Carissa and Shemar chat with local therapist Rachel Schwager about her history with an eating disorder and how she uses her lived experience to help others and their mental health journey now.  This episode dives into how to recognize disorder, what therapy and healing in this space looks and feels like, how to navigate things like social media, your support system, & boundari...

On this episode of Real Talk, Carissa and Shemar dive into the disorder of New Years Resolutions, why they keep failing you (and everyone else) and how to start adjusting your mindset to create more powerful, more impactful and more sustainable resolutions. Part one gets into the psychology of New Years; how we've been trained to think about it, how gyms are trained to market it, and how to r...

Carissa and Shemar discuss the importance of non-scale victories (NSV) or ways to measure health and fitness success that do not include using a scale and weight. Using NSV's increases success rates, quality of life, and ability to stick to a goal or plan! And for fitness professionals and gym owners it's a game changer for retainment and actually helping people hit goals! So what are th...

From dealing with family dynamics and setting realistic goals to managing holiday stress and food cravings, this episode offers practical advice for enjoying the festive months of October, November, and December. The conversation covers acknowledging the upcoming busy season, setting boundaries, maintaining a healthy mindset, and fostering joy, fellowship, and community. Tune in for tips on balanc...

Carissa and Shemar are joined by special guest Courtney, a registered dietitian and professor at ECU, to discuss weight neutrality and the harmful effects of diet culture. The conversation reveals the long-term impact of dieting, the rise of eating disorders, and the importance of creating a supportive, inclusive fitness environment. Courtney talks about intuitive eating, her work with the Carolin...

Carissa is joined by her friend Cat to dive deep into the journey of exposing diet culture, healing from it, and rebuilding true health. They share personal stories and experiences, discuss the steps they've taken to heal, and emphasize the importance of modifying goals and creating a supportive environment. Kat also highlights the importance of protein, the triggers associated with diet cult...