Reasonably Fit

Today's episode is all about cheese and crackers! At least that's how the conversation started - and from there it grew into a raw and open discussion around the evolution of Lauren's relationship with food and eating. While the episode is about food and eating, there will be no diet talk or advice about how *you* should approach food and eating. It's simply a look into some of...

It's part THREE of our 3-part getting started with barbells series! This episode is all about how to progress to the barbell deadlift! We get into a ton of detail on how you can set yourself up for success with the deadlift by following a simple but effective progression. Our goal with this series is to eliminate the frustration and need for a ton of cues and corrections once you're work...

Today we're finally back to our 3-part series on getting started with barbell training! This episode is all about how to progress to the barbell bench press! We got into a ton of detail on how you can set yourself up for success with the bench press by following a simple but effective progression. Our goal with this series is to eliminate the frustration and need for a ton of cues and correct...

It's finally here! We've been teasing our biggest project of the year for a few months now, and we're so excited to finally release our new mobility program, Pursuit:Mobility! Pursuit:Mobility is a 6-week progressive routine that consists of daily 5-minute mobility sessions. This program is the ultimate mobility solution for anyone leading a full and busy life. In today's episo...

Today after we catch you up on where we've been the last month (sorry about that!), we have two VERY special guests in the house! Marcus Filly and Dre Mayes joined us in our studio for our first ever 4-person interview! We kicked things off Q&A style, but it quickly became an easy flowing conversation amongst friends. We know you're going to enjoy this one! Follow Us: Reasonably Fit...

Today we're kicking off a 3-part series on getting started with barbell training! This episode is all about how to progress to the barbell back squat. We got into a ton of detail on how you can set yourself up for success with barbell squats by following a simple but effective progression. Our goal with this series is to eliminate the frustration and need for a ton of cues and corrections onc...

Today's Q&A episode goes from lighthearted to vulnerable to educational - we cover it all, and we hope you enjoy the variety of topics in this one! Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak TikTok: @jasonandlaurenpak Links and Codes: RISE Program Vivo Barefoot : Use code JLPAK10 for 10% off your order! Legion Athletics : Use code PAK20...

Today's episode features special guest, Dr. Dillon Caswell! Dillon is a sought-out enthusiastic clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy with expertise and a Board Speciality Certification in Sports working with a range of everyday to elite professional athletes. He desires to empower and educate the next generation by cutting through the biased lies surrounding the human experience by constantly...

Today's guest is Martinus Evans, author of, The Slow AF Run Club: The ultimate guide for anybody who wants to run. Today we spoke with him about strategies to start running in the body you're in right now, and how to shift your mindset and embrace running at a slower pace in order to get yourself moving! Martinus is doing amazing things for the running community and there's so much...

In today's episode we are sharing an interview we did for The Prehab Podcast with Dillon Caswell! In the interview we discuss strategies to make fitness approachable for everyone, tips to take care of yourself during hectic times or busy schedules, things to think about when posting to social media as a health & fitness professional, and how we handle working together as a married couple!...

Today's Q&A episode is specifically geared toward beginner lifters! We tackled some of the questions that you've been "afraid to ask" and we really hope this is helpful for anyone who might be newer to lifting! With that said, we think even folks who have more experience in the gym will still get a lot out of it, so we hope you all enjoy this one! Follow Us: Reasonably Fit...

Today we're going over the what, why, when, and how of maxing out! There are several reasons you might want to test out your one rep max on main lifts such as squat, bench, deadlift, military press, hip thrust, etc. In this episode we discuss the benefits, outline strategies to effectively work toward a max out, and explain exactly how to approach max out day from warm up sets to safety to ex...

Today we're taking you through one of the more confusing parts of following a structured workout program: how to choose your weights! Some programs (like RISE) use RPE, some use RIR, and some use percentages, but the reality is none of these systems are perfect, and there are pros and cons to all of them. Today we deep dive into how to use RPE (rate of perceived exertion) and why it's ou...

In today's episode we're taking you through the most important training considerations as an athlete, especially in the post-college years! This one will be so helpful for folks who are wanting to continue participating in the sports they love for many years to come! Links and Codes: RISE Program Vivo Barefoot : Use code PAK10 for 10% off your order! Legion Athletics : Use code PAK20 for...

We're seeing a trend in fitness right now where some coaches and trainers are bashing certain exercises because they're not "optimal" for muscle growth. In today's episode we discuss how this is a reductionist view of fitness and really minimizes it down to just aesthetics without seeing the bigger picture. We also share how we actually do enjoy a lot of the "optimal&...

We talk a lot about progressive overload and long-term strategies for making improvements in the gym, but today we're going over some tips that will instantly boost your gains just by implementing them in the moment! Links and Codes: RISE Program Vivo Barefoot : Use code PAK10 for 10% off your order! Legion Athletics : Use code PAK20 for 20% off your first order and double loyalty points for...

In today's episode we interview our long time friend and colleague, Justice Roe Williams! Justice is a certified personal trainer, founder of the Queer Gym Pop Up, Executive Director of Fitness4AllBodies, and most recently, co-editor of his upcoming anthology, Deconstructing the Fitness Industrial Complex: How to Resist, Disrupt, and Reclaim What It Means to Be Fit in American Culture. In tod...

Today we have another Q&A episode for you and we really loved diving into these three topics! We hope you enjoy this one :) Links and Codes: RISE Program Vivo Barefoot : Use code PAK10 for 10% off your order! Legion Athletics : Use code PAK20 for 20% off your first order and double loyalty points for subsequent orders (equivalent of 10% cash back) Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-res...

We have a very special guest for today's episode: Hollywood actor and mental health advocate, Sarah Gilman! Sarah became well-known for her role as Delia in the Disney Channel series "I Didn't Do It," and she currently plays Penny on CSI: Las Vegas. Not only has Sarah made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, but she is also a passionate advocate for mental health...

Today we have a Q&A episode for you where we answer some of your frequently asked questions! We hope you enjoy these topics and if you'd like to hear more Q&A style episodes, let us know on our Instagram page @reasonablyfit! Links and Codes: RISE Program Vivo Barefoot : Use code PAK10 for 10% off your order! Legion Athletics : Use code PAK20 for 20% off your first order and double loy...

Whenever we hear meal prep we think about stacks of Tupperware with meticulously calculated portions and it makes us want to run in the other direction. But we realized that there are components of meal prepping that are actually very helpful in maintaining not only an overall healthy diet, but a healthy relationship with food at the same time, and we're sharing those with you today! Links an...

Let's talk about GLUTES! Training for bigger glutes is one of the most common goals we're seeing right now, but are aesthetics the only reason to train your glutes? And are there any downsides to training your glutes for aesthetics? We discuss it all in today's episode! Links and Codes: RISE Program Vivo Barefoot : Use code PAK10 for 10% off your order! Legion Athletics : Use code P...

Today we talk about how training like an athlete can be extremely beneficial for the general population. We go over what training like an athlete means, what a workout would look like, and how you can incorporate the principles into your fitness routine! Links and Codes: RISE Program Vivo Barefoot : Use code PAK10 for 10% off your order! Legion Athletics : Use code PAK20 for 20% off your first ord...

The ultimate resource for how to get your first pull-up! From form to mindset to programming to technique, we've got you covered! As for the program, here it is all written out: 1) Use a band you can get 8 reps with, but start at 5 reps. Week 1: 3 sets of 5 Week 2: 4 sets of 5 Week 3: 5 sets of 5 Week 4: 3 sets of 6 (deload) Week 5: 4 sets of 6 Week 6: 5 sets of 6 Week 7: 3 sets of 7 (deload)...

In today's episode Lauren shares a little more of her story as someone who struggled with disordered eating and body dysmorphia. Last week we posted a video on Instagram in which Lauren talked about a specific picture of herself from high school that she constantly used as "motivation" to try and make herself look the way she did in that photo at all costs. When we posted it we were...