Stronger Than Your Boyfriend

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: Is it bad to arch your back during the bench press? Q 2: I have no energy to complete my workouts. I'm not big on supplements, but is there a natural pre-workout option I can use? Q 3: What should I do if I don't have time for my warm up sets + training sets? Tu...

In this episode, we go over how you can structure your workouts at home, using just your body weight or sparse equipment.  We first identify the tools you have to increase the intensity of a body weight workout such as tempo work, isometric exercises, and unilateral work. We give examples of how we incorporate all of them into different movements that we do at home. Because of people’s busy schedu...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: How long does it take to shrink your stomach?  Q 2: Any advice on how to deal with stubborn belly fat?  Q 3: What's your favorite pre workout? Tune in to hear our answers. Resources Mentioned: Why Eating More Won't Make You Fat episode , Staying Shredded Is NOT...

In this episode, we break down the benefits as well as the down sides of intermittent fasting and/or time restricted feeding.   We discuss the general benefits of fasting when it comes to health, mental clarity, and more and we describe why fasting is NOT magical for fat loss. We’ll go into some caution points around fasting. We also talk about the differences in fasting for both men and women.  R...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: How does age affect strength training? Q 2: Can strength training improve my cardiovascular health? Q 3: How does the Paleo diet compare to other popular diets? Tune in to hear our answers.

In this episode, we bring some clarity to the confusion around lifting heavy or using lighter weights. Heavy vs. light lifting is actually better determined by first understanding your repetition ranges and relative load. We explain what that actually means, discuss why and how all intensities are beneficial, and what studies are finding. We go over what type of movements can be done with heavy, m...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: Do you have advice for weight training with diastasis recti? Q 2: When in the process of bulking, how much do you increase calories and how often? Q 3: What does your workout playlist look like? (Side note, we are building one in our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend facebook...

Today we interview Dr Soyona Rafatjah, MD on the podcast and we talk all about functional medicine and her practice at PrimeHealth Denver. We discuss the difference between traditional western medicine and holistic integrative medicine. We talk hormone balancing, fertility, the importance of building muscle as a woman, nutrition, stress, and more. If you are in Colorado, PrimeHealth Denver is star...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: What is your opinion on seed/vegetable oils? Link to the Seed Oil Scout App we found recently and mentioned in this episode Q 2: What is an exercise you swear made a huge difference in your results? Q 3: Is oatmeal ok if I'm trying to lose weight? Tune in to hear our...

In this episode, we’ll go over why cardio is important for overall health, how your body adjusts to cardio, and why it doesn't work to promote fat loss or overall muscle growth. That’s right, if you're trying to use cardio for long term weight and fat loss, you’re not going to see the results you want. We’ll explain why, and why strength training is the best way to promote fat loss over...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: What is the best way to cool down from a workout? Q 2: How important are rest periods between sets? Q 3: Is going to the gym twice per day too much? Tune in to hear our answers.

Join Katie and she interviews one of her longest standing clients and hear how Genevieve Ford went from limited stability and half squats to rocking full range of motion weighted movements. Hear her story of years of commitment to her training through the pandemic, gym closures, her trainer moving across the country, home workouts, and more.

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: How do you come back to training after getting hit hard with an illness? Q 2: How do I grow my glutes without also building my legs? Q 3: What is your opinion on drop sets? Tune in to hear our answers.

In today's episode, we talk about firing your trainer when it's not working out. We also discuss how to find a great trainer and what to look for during your search. The truth is, there are a lot of trainers out there that suck.  Today we spell out what makes a good personal trainer, how to find the right one, and what you need from your trainer. We’ll also discuss what to look for in a...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: What are the benefits of the seated adduction/abduction machine? Q 2: Why should women work their chest muscles?  Q 3: What should my training look like if I want to compete in Powerlifting? Resources mentioned in this episode: Powerlifting 101 Setting Goals for Your Firs...

We had the opportunity to sit down with one of the Strongest Women in the World, Christina Bangma. Christina owns a training facility called In Strong in Huntington, Indiana. She has an awesome story of starting her fitness journey as a single mother, finding strongman and opening a gym with her partner, then winning a list of Strongman accolades and titles in her 30s. We talk with Christina about...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: What are your favorite movements for training the adductors? Q 2: How many days should I lift for maximal results? Check our our favorite training splits article to learn more. Q 3: How do I get started with cold therapy? Read out article on cold therapy and cold thermoge...

It’s the new year and you’re ready to make changes. But, it sometimes feels like the odds are stacked against you when you look at success rates for new years resolutions. Research conducted by the app Strava looked at over 800 million user-logged activities in 2019 and based on this data, they predict the day most people are likely to give up on their New Year's Resolution is January 19. 19...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: I want to get stronger and compete in powerlifting, but I don't feel like my numbers are strong enough. What do I need to hit in order to compete? Q 2: What advice was game changing on your health and fitness journey? Q 3: I'm frustrated because I can't do...

In this episode, we cover all things sleep. We all know sleep impacts performance. Our clients know that we consider sleep to be one of the most important things they will work on improving during their time training with us. For this episode, we cover stages of sleep, quality of sleep, and how to set yourself up for a successful sleep schedule. We discuss blue light effects on melatonin as well a...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: Do I need to sweat to know my workout is effective? Q 2: What is your list of high protein foods when you grocery shop? Q 3: How do you motivate yourself to maintain consistency in the gym? Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Ep 14: How to Measure Progress Ep 16: Progress...

In today's episode, we define stability, mobility, and flexibility. We talk about when and how to train each and how to be more efficient with your training. We discuss common stability and mobility issues and how we address them with clients. We talk limitations at the shoulder joint, hip joint, thoracic spine, and ankles. We discuss the importance of eccentric training and breathing practic...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: Is too much protein a bad thing in a caloric deficit? Q 2: How do I continue to workout with back pain? Q 3: How do I not get callouses? Tune in to hear our answers.

Staring to strength train? In this episode, we talk about what to focus on and why if you're new to training. We talk about beginner gains, squat mechanics, and the 8 foundational movements you should focus on in the gym. We also cover the importance of grip strength . Studies mentioned in this episode: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-003-0833-3 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast! This week: Q 1: Does Coffee Count Towards Hydration? Q 2: What are your top tips for drinking more water? Q 3: What are your favorite supplements? Tune in to hear our answers. Hemp oil & magnesium supplement: Ned Website Use discount code STRONGER to get 15% off