Strength To Build

Ep 21: Welcome to this week's episode! We have a special guest, Anna Hammond, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has been working with Core Exercise Solutions since 2017. Join us as we dive deep into the world of physical therapy, pregnancy, and postpartum care. Anna discusses how her personal experiences, including her competitive sports background and her first pregnancy, led her to specializ...

EP 20: In this episode, we delve into the intricate connections between exercise, brain function, and mental health with the brilliant Ieva Andrulytė, a PhD student specializing in neuroscience. Our discussion uncovers how different forms of exercise impact the brain, the role of neuroplasticity, and the science behind how physical activity can sharpen memory, enhance mood, and improve cognitive f...

Ep 19: In this episode, we sit down with Vince, Co-owner of V Shred, an online platform offering virtual training and nutrition plans. Vince shares his journey from a side project to a successful fitness company, and provides valuable insights into effective workout and nutrition strategies for sustainable health.  We cover the effectiveness of resistance training compared to steady-state cardio,...

Ep 18: In this episode of the Strength to Build Podcast, Chelsey tackles a variety of listener questions. Topics cover weightlifting without getting injured, building muscle without getting bulky, speeding up your metabolism, plus effective cardio methods for fat loss. Chelsey also shares a few of her current favorite products and healthy recipes, providing valuable insights and actionable tips fo...

Ep 17: In this enlightening episode of the Strength to Build Podcast, Chelsey explores five key psychological habits that may be sabotaging your fitness journey. Chelsey shares personal updates, introduces new segments, and delves into essential topics such as avoiding negative self-talk, the pitfalls of comparing yourself to others, the importance of proper rest, and rethinking how you label food...

Ep 16: In this episode of the Strength to Build Podcast, Chelsey is joined by LA-based celebrity personal trainer Ben Bruno . Ben shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in fitness and personal training, reflecting on his journey, philosophy, and the nuances of training a diverse client base including celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday individuals seeking to improve their healt...

Ep 15: In this episode of Strength To Build Chelsey discusses tips on how to break out of a plateau in your fitness journey, the most effective ways to work out when short on time, including explosive movements and compound exercises, and the benefits of creatine. She discusses how it helps with muscle growth and metabolism, and considerations when taking it plus the 5 initial steps Chelsey took w...

Ep 14: In this episode of the Strength to Build podcast, Chelsey dives into the main topic of how to stay fit on vacation – a mix of misconceptions, personal stories, and practical tips. Chelsey covers the importance of maintaining strength training, managing diet before vacation, and implementing strategies for staying active and eating well during the trip. She emphasizes the need for planning,...

Ep 13: In this episode of the Strength to Build Podcast, Chelsey explores a variety of topics including the benefits of full-body workout splits, how to approach overtraining, balancing hunger cues with protein intake, the impact of diet on training, and how to manage eating out. She offers advice on adjusting workout intensity, the importance of strength training for fat loss, and strategies for...

Ep 12: In this conversation, Chelsey and her online wedding prep client, Natalie,  discuss Natalie's fitness journey and the progress she made while working with Chelsey as her trainer. They talk about Natalie's workouts, nutrition, and mindset throughout the process. Natalie shares her experience of the tough yet all too common transition from being a competitive swimmer in high school...

In this super personal episode, Chelsey opens up about her personal encounter with miscarriage, sharing insights into the emotional and physical challenges it took her through. The goal of this episode is to shed light on the realities of miscarriage that many women are often unprepared for. Through her story, Chelsey navigates the complex feelings of loss, the array of medical choices faced, and...

Ep 10: In this AMA episode, Chelsey goes over her top 3 tips for tracking progress and noticing improvements when someone doesn't want to weight themselves or track their food. She talks about the main reasons people may have a sweet tooth + common themes she's seen in her clients when they focus on this 1 tip and how is drastically decreases their desire for sweets throughout the day. S...

Ep 9: In this episode, Chelsey goes through her annual summer prep plan and dives into detail on her diet and training choices for the next 3 months. She discusses why cutting calories immediately isn't always the best idea and how she plans to create a deficit. She talks about whether or not you may be someone who could benefit from not drinking but also explains how having some alch along t...

Ep 8: In this solo "ask me anything" episode, Chelsey answers questions submitted by listeners. She discusses topics such as reverse diets, transitioning away from logging food, incorporating yoga with strength training, the differences between strength, hypertrophy, and strength endurance workouts, and starting running or finding alternatives to running. "Submit a question to the s...

Ep 7: 27 year old, Riley Tejcek, a Team USA bobsled pilot and United States Marine Corps captain, shares her journey and experiences in this conversation. She discusses her involvement in bobsledding and how she got started in the sport. Riley also talks about her decision to join the Marines and the lessons she has learned as a leader in the military. She highlights the challenges and training in...

In this conversation, Chelsey interviews her client Jamie about their 14-month online training journey. They discuss Jamie's previous training experience, the importance of finding a tailored training program, tracking weights, and tracking calories. Jamie shares tips for tracking calories and choosing high protein snacks. They also talk about staying consistent with daily movement, especiall...

In this conversation, John McDowell, a former professional sprinter and current trainer, discusses the importance of incorporating sprinting into training programs.  He emphasizes the need for a proper warm-up to prepare the body for sprinting and explains the structure of sprint interval training. John also provides insights into measuring progress and selecting appropriate rest periods.  He high...

In this episode, Chelsey breaks down 5 tips that you can start applying immediately in order to actually start building more muscle in your workout classes. She covers some studies that talk about the muscle to mind connection and why that's so important plus other factors such as time under tension, weight selection, reps in reserve and more. We also cover some things to be aware of while do...

Ep #3: Dr. Mercy is a pelvic floor health specialist who owns her own practice with two locations in Atalanta. In this episode she discusses signs of a weak pelvic floor and the importance of pre-pregnancy pelvic floor health. She provides insights into exercises and posture for pre-pregnancy, early pregnancy, and throughout pregnancy with a discussion on prolapse and the importance of seeing a pe...

Sara Cammo is a mom and registered pre and post natal dietician. In this episode, Sara dives in on common deficiencies she see's in her general population clients as well as how to take a "food first" approach to increasing certain nutrients. She goes over a few common myths in the world of nutrition and gives us insight into what supplements to take, why, and when if someone is loo...

From sports to adderall to weight gain and the realization that I needed to figure out the healthy and sustainable way to live a healthy lifestyle, today I'm taking you back through some of the major life events that led me to where I am today. "Submit a question to the show"