Reasonably Fit

There’s nothing worse than being in a training groove and then getting injured! It’s so frustrating and annoying. But the quicker you can switch your mindset from, these are all the things I can’t do to these are all the things I can still do, you’ll feel so much better mentally, and will probably speed up your recovery process as well. In today's episode we're talking through how to wor...

It is possible to be * too* fixated on eating healthy. Today we're sharing the story of how we went from constantly obsessing over "clean eating" (also known as orthorexia) to a much more reasonable approach to nutrition. Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaur...

We were both in high school when we joined our first gyms, but it took us until our mid-late twenties to learn most of the lessons we're outlining in today's episode. We're hoping that by sharing the top things we wish we knew when we were starting out, we can save you from some of the same struggles we went through, or if you've also come to learn these things the hard way, yo...

Today we're laying out the 8 principles of being reasonably fit. There are so many hard and fast rules out there when it comes to health and fitness, but that's not what you're going to find here! We're sharing principles that you can adapt to your own individual situation that will help you approach fitness in a more reasonable, sustainable, and enjoyable way! Links: RISE Prog...

Working out might be a physical endeavor, but our brains sure do like to get in the way sometimes! In today's episode we lay out the 5 most common mental pitfalls we see when it comes to fitness and working out, and we hope that by bringing awareness to them, we can help you stop them in their tracks when they start to pop into your head! The episode kicks off with us giving some general life...

Last week we discussed the 6 qualities that every strength program should have. This week we expand on that discussion and go into more detail on exercise selection within each of those qualities, how many exercises to include in a given workout, how to map out your workouts based on how many days a week you have to workout, and more! As we mentioned at the end of the episode, we have a free guide...

In this week's episode we go over the 6 qualities that every comprehensive strength workout should include. We explain why each of these qualities is important from both a textbook and real world perspective, and discuss how they should be ordered within the workout to make it most effective. In part two next week, we will discuss how to take this information a step further with more details...

"Do this bikini body workout before it's too late." "Get shredded for summer," "Lose 10lbs for a rockin' beach bod." You know the drill. As soon as the weather starts to turn, fitness companies start trying to scare you into believing you’re not good enough and you need x/y/z program or diet or product in order to be worthy of enjoying yourself at the beach....

Does being fit have a look? When we're shown the same types of images over and over again whenever fitness is being marketed, we start to believe that in order to be considered fit, we have to look a certain way. In today's episode we break down what "being fit" actually means, and whether or not the way you look has anything to do with how "fit" you are. Links: RISE...

Whether you're new to working out or just don't feel super comfortable in the gym setting, today's episode will give you the tools to overcome your "gymtimidation" and increase your confidence in the gym! Links: RISE Program Free Resources: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak T...

"What I eat in a day" videos -  you've probably seen them. Fitness influencers sharing a perfectly curated day of what they eat in attempts to "inspire" or educate their followers on nutrition. But are these types of posts actually helpful, or can they be harmful for the people consuming the information? Coming into this discussion, Lauren had very strong opinions, only to...

You can't do fitness "wrong" and all movement is good movement, but there are some common mistakes that could be holding you back from making progress or reaching the goals you've set for yourself. In this episode we break down the top 5 mistakes we see people making in the gym, and provide tangible takeaways so that you can either make some positive changes or avoid those mist...

In our first official episode we dive right into a question we get asked all the time , "how do I get motivated to workout?" After some conversation around what it even means for someone to "be motivated" we provide our top four solutions for anyone who is feeling a lack of motivation to exercise. Toward the end we mention a solution that we actually left off the original list...

Welcome to Reasonably Fit! This podcast brings a sense of grounded realism to an industry that is dominated by extremes. Right now, fitness is made out to be this all-or-nothing, highly intense, and somewhat elitist endeavor. But contrary to what social media will have you believe, most people aren't trying to become figure competitors or powerlifters or bodybuilders. Most people are looking...