Stronger Than Your Boyfriend

In this episode, we breakdown what various fitness tools are used for, in what situations, and who is using them. Utilizing fitness tools is a great way to support your fitness goals. However, not all fitness tools are created equal.  We talk about why you should ditch that silly squat pad, the most effective exercises for using the Ab mat, what the heck a bench block even is, how to not use chalk...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! Question 1: What is your opinion on “healthier versions of junk food? Question 2: Are weight belts really that beneficial? Question 3: Heather, what does your triathlon training look like? Tune in to hear our answers! Our new program STRONGER is out NOW! www.barpathfitness.com/Stronger

In this episode, we breakdown what various fitness tools are used for, in what situations, and who is using them. Utilizing fitness tools is a great way to support your fitness goals. However, not all fitness tools are created equal.  We talk about why gloves and other equipment aren’t actually beneficial and can actually derail your progress. Yes, we are talking to you glove wearing bros out ther...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! Question 1: How do I get more definition in my arms? Question 2: Is it possible to grow my quads and glutes without doing lunges or squats? My knee injury is acting up and it can be so debilitating? Question 3: Any tips for a boredom eater? Tune in to hear our answers! Our new program ST...

Today we’re talking about the unrealistic expectations sold by the fitness industry and how marketing affects our mindset. The body you want doesn’t come in a week, six weeks, or even six months. We also talk about the importance of building muscle to achieve the body composition you’re looking for - and this takes A LOT OF TIME! We highly recommend ditching the scale - it doesn’t tell the whole s...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! Question 1: What is your opinion on women fasting for their hormones and menstrual cycle? Question 2: Katie, why do you always squat with your heels elevated? Question 3: What stretches do you do before your workout? Tune in to hear our answers! Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pm...

In today's episode, we talk about what the practice of yoga actually is and why it was created - including the 8 limbs of yoga. We talk all about Kelsey’s experience with yoga, how she became a yoga instructor herself, and what led her to opening her own yoga studio. We also talk about what to look for when you’re scouting an authentic, traditional yoga studio / instructor.  And so much more!...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! Question 1: What is your advice for a vegan / vegetarian to get enough protein in? Question 2: How to eat healthy on a budget? Question 3: What is the best way to train push ups if you can’t do full ones yet? Tune in to hear our answers!  Notes: Organifi - Vegan Protein Powder Try out fa...

In this episode, we talk about everything you need to know about group fitness and group training. Individualized programming is the best way to train. Period. You will see the best results by having a solid personal trainer tailoring a program that is specific to you. However, having extra motivation that comes with working out with a group at a lower price point than hiring a trainer are factors...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! Question 1: Discuss your thoughts on the decline bench press.  Question 2: What are your thoughts on dairy? Is it healthy? There is so much conflicting information… Question 3: What is your morning routine like? Tune in to hear our answers!  Our program STRONGER is out NOW! www.barpathfi...

This week we interview one of our clients, David Gutierrez! We talk all about training with his spine condition, body image, and navigating the bullshit in the fitness industry!  Follow David @davidgtz09 on Instagram.  Our new program STRONGER is out now! www.barpathfitness.com/stronger

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Question 1: Are BCAAs beneficial? Question 2: How do you deal with being so stuffed when hitting your protein intake? Question 3: What’s the difference between flat bench press and incline bench press? Tune in to hear our answers. Our new program STRONGER IS OUT NOW!  www.barp...

Today on the podcast, Katie interviews Heather about her experience competing in Competitive Powerlifting. We talk about how a meet is structured, what to keep in mind when competing, and how Heather and Katie both got involved in the sport. If you're curious about powerlifting, this episode will give you an idea of what it's like to compete. You can also read our Powerlifting 101 blog o...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week’s questions: Question 1: My hips will often cramp up when benching. I try to do some mobility work beforehand, by any tips for mobility and strength for the hips to prevent this from happening? Question 2: Will the rowing machine make my shoulders and back broader? Question 3:...

We wanted to use today’s episode to talk about something very new and exciting that we just launched. It is our first foundational mobility and strength program: STRONGER This program is for anyone who has plateaued with their strength or body composition goals. It's not a beginner program, but also not advanced. We recommend at least one year of general strength training under your belt befo...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions and we will address them on the podcast! Question 1: What is the best piece of cardio equipment to use? Question 2: What should I do for weak wrists? Question 3: What is the best way to address an imbalance between both sides of the body? Tune in to hear our answers! Resources:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC54659...

Today on the podcast, we interviewed Ret Taylor, co-founder of Ned . Ned is a premium wellness brand rooted in the belief that we can all feel better and live better through the powers of the natural world. Since 2018, Ned has crafted the world’s best natural and science-backed remedies for the issues stemming from the complexities of modern life — sleep, stress, focus, pain, and inflammation. Lea...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions and we will address them on the podcast! Question 1: I have a very busy and exhausting schedule. I’m eating healthier and focusing on protein. My calorie goal is around 1700 calories per day, but I am only getting to about 800 calories per day because I am just not hungry. How important is it that I reach that calorie count if I...

If you’re looking to improve your fitness, recover from an injury, or simply learn a new skill, the best way to reach your goals is through hiring a personal trainer. In this episode, we discuss the factors that go into investing in a personal trainer. First, we discuss the $50-$200 price range per session for a personal trainer. Personal Training is a service, and requires a lot of time and exper...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions and we will address them on the podcast! Question 1: What does high volume food mean? Question 2: What’s your opinion on chocolate being healthy? Question 3: Have you had experience dealing with a stress fracture in the pinky toe? Tune in to hear our answers! Sissy Squat 

In today’s episode, we discuss the impact social media has on the fitness industry - for better or worse.  THE UGLY: We talk about how social media has created an emphasis on body image vs. achieving overall health and wellness goals. The bodies that you see on social media are usually captured using flattering postures, filters, perfect lighting, and some form of digital touch-up. We also talk ab...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions and we will address them on the podcast! Question 1: Do you incorporate yoga into your routine? Question 2: What is the hardest health related habit you’ve had to incorporate into your routine? Question 3: Do you have a nighttime routine? Tune in to hear our answers.  Try Ned, our favorite hemp oil here ! Use the code STRONGER f...

Today on the podcast, we interview Philip Pape, Certified Nutrition Coach, Body Composition Expert, and host of the Wits & Weights podcast . We talk about Philip's journey to finding strength training later in life, his experience becoming a nutrition and fitness coach, his methods with coaching, and how he approaches nutrition with his kids. Through his personal transformation to become...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! Question 1: When do you weigh cooked vs raw food? Question 2: What pieces of equipment are must haves for a small home gym space? Question 3: Why is following a program important? Tune in to hear our answers!

In this week's episode we take a deep dive into fitness trackers.  We go over some of the most popular fitness trackers, including Whoop, Oura Ring, the Apple Watch, and FitBit, and give a breakdown of all of their specs, which are pretty similar for the most part. After we talk about all of the tech, we discuss the benefits of wearing a fitness tracker, and how having objective measurements...