Reasonably Fit

On this special episode, we were guests on the American Glutton podcast hosted by Ethan Suplee. Ethan is a film and television actor best known for his roles in Remember the Titans and American History X. On American Glutton, Ethan talks about his two decades of weight gain and loss, what worked and what didn’t, and he brings in guest experts to offer their perspectives on all things weight loss,...

In today's episode we're not holding back and we're giving all our thoughts on Equinox's "we don't speak January" campaign! We had posted about the campaign on Instagram and realized it was actually quite the polarizing topic! So we're taking this opportunity to expand on why we feel the way we do about the campaign and how we think we can move forward in a...

Today we're doing a deep dive on our third reasonably fit principle: "consistency over intensity." We outline why more intensity isn't always better when it comes to your workouts, and how lowering the intensity can often lead to better consistency in the long run! Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak TikTok: @jasonandl...

Today's episode is for all the aspiring personal trainers who are trying to figure out the best steps for how to get started! We start by sharing our path into the industry and then we bring in special guest, Jibby (@studio.jibby) who shares her unique transition from a secure and lucrative software engineering career to betting on herself and pursuing her passion as a fitness professional! F...

Today we've got another deep dive on one of our Reasonably Fit principles: "health over fitness." In this episode we explore the idea that sometimes chasing after aesthetic or outcome-based goals can actually come at the expense of our overall health and well-being. We break down what this can look like and help you to recognize if there are areas in your life where you might be sac...

Today we're doing a deep dive on one of our principles of being reasonably fit: making fitness fit into your life rather than letting it take over your life! While this is something we mention quite frequently, we wanted to take the opportunity to real dive into what this might look like in practice and how you can adapt this principle to your own life and individual circumstances! Follow Us:...

Today we're addressing the types of questions we get asked the most, and breaking down why there's so much confusion in the fitness industry, whether or not the answers to these types of questions actually matter, and how we usually go about answering them! Our hope with this episode is that you leave with some more clarity about what's actually important, and you rid yourself of th...

In today's solo episode we're talking about how to take a more reasonable approach to nutrition and exercise during the holidays! We know this can be a sensitive topic, and things get emotional toward the end as Lauren re-lives some of her past experiences. If you're someone who feels a lot of anxiety and stress around food and exercise, especially around the holiday season, we hope...

Today's episode is all about training consideration for individual circumstances, and how you are NOT broken or destined to never workout again just because of an injury or diagnoses. We start off this episode solo, and then we bring in special guests Andrew Dettelbach and Katie Goss (co-founders of Whealth) who speak with us about training with and around hypermobility, pain and discomfort,...

Today we have another solo episode and we're discussing which training modality is best! We take you on a journey through our 16-year careers as personal trainers (and even some of what we did before we were fitness professionals) to help paint a picture of how and why we've come to the conclusion that we have! Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG:...

Today we have a short and sweet, but super fun and goofy episode that started out about what's in our gym bags and spiraled into so much more! While it's a simple topic, we actually think the gym bag portion will be both informative and entertaining and you may come away with some new ideas for how to make your gym -going experience even better! Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @rea...

In today's episode our guest Saman Munir talks to us about how she became a two time influencer (first in makeup and beauty and then in fitness.) She shares how negative feedback about her body and appearance as a young girl impacted her into adulthood, and how she's determined to break that cycle now. And she discusses the importance of representation of Muslim women in fitness. Saman i...

In today's episode our guest Hampton Liu chats with us about how to cultivate long-term fitness and happiness! He will have you believing in yourself and your abilities no matter your experience level with his encouraging and kind approach to exercise. With over 3 million subscribers on YouTube, Hampton is often referred to as the most wholesome creator on the internet. Links: RISE Program Fr...

In today's episode our guest Lucy Mountain chats with us about all things dismantling diet culture, and she shares her top strategies for training and programming for true beginners in the gym! Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak TikTok: @jasonandlaurenpak Follo...

In today's episode our guest Jessie Mundell shares safe and effective strategies for training during pregnancy and postpartum, she sets the record straight on all things kegels, and she provides realistic and empowering information on how we can best support the fitness goals of our pre and postnatal community. Jessie is an absolutely expert in this field and we're very excited to be abl...

Today we've got another highly requested guest in the house: Dr. Jen Fraboni aka @docjenfit! Jen joins Reasonably Fit to discuss why mobility training is crucial to your overall health, how you can easily sneak mobility training into your daily life, and why proper breathing is often the missing link in improving mobility.  There are so many great takeaways from today's episode and we th...

Today we're joined by Ashley Mitchell aka @blackgirlmagicmama! Ashley is in no particular order a fitness instructor, a non-profit founder, a podcaster, a social justice advocate, an educator, a mom, a wife, a friend, and so much more. In today's episode Ashley shares her experiences as a woman of color working in the fitness space, and she provides tangible steps for how we can work tow...

Today we're joined by Adriell Mayes aka @everygotdamdre! Dre puts a unique spin on kettlebell training with a heavy focus on unilateral movements, rotational lifts, and multi-planar work. In this episode we cover his training methodology, some of our thoughts on the fitness industry as it stands today, and how kettlebells can be a valuable tool for everyone from very beginner lifters to highl...

Our first guest interview is here! And today we're bringing you one of our most highly requested guests: Sohee Lee Carpenter! Sohee joins Reasonably Fit to discuss how self-compassion actually leads to better results in the gym, why we binge eat and strategies for overcoming binge eating, and how to walk the line between being pro-body autonomy, but anti-diet culture. We think you're goi...

It's not in our nature to rant or complain, but when the question of what our biggest fitness industry pet peeves were came up, we suddenly found ourselves getting pretty fired up! Sometimes it feels good to get it all off your chest and that's exactly what we did in today's episode!  Trainers using their bodies as a means to sell their products (7:35) When trainers say people are s...

RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) is something we utilize heavily in our programming, but there can be a lot of confusion around how to find the appropriate RPE, when to use RPE, and why we prefer RPE over exact percentages when it comes to a sustainable, long-term approach to training! Today we're breaking it all down in this deep dive into all things RPE! Links: RISE Program Free Downloads:...

Whether it's just a little cold or a longer term illness, we've all had to deal with navigating how to return to exercise after some time off due to being sick. Today we'll share some tips on how to manage this both from a physical and psychological standpoint! Links: ACSM Article on return to exercise after COVID RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Fol...

We're taking a look at some of the biggest health and fitness trends of 2022, sharing our thoughts and opinions on them, and giving each of them a rating on a scale of 1-10!  Carnivore Diet (5:12)  Wearable Technology (12:32) Home Gyms (22:11) Inclusive Fitness (27:50) Walking (38:50) Recovery Equipment (40:49) Resurgence of Bodybuilding (44:22) Reverse Walking (51:00) Links: RISE Program Fre...

Today's Q&A episode covers give of the questions we received from the questions sticker last week on our @jasonandlaurenpak Instagram stories. What is your favorite nutrition hack? (7:35) What are your thoughts on pre-workout and when should I take it? (14:00) Is it okay to just want to maintain or do you always need to be trying to get gains? (20:15) What is a deload, when should you del...

If you feel like you need to "get crushed" in order to feel like you had a good workout, you're not alone - our culture is always promoting a "more is better" mentality - but this approach might actually be sabotaging your fitness goals. Today we'll talk about how a more purposeful approach to your workouts will not only help with consistency and sustainability, but w...