Stronger Than Your Boyfriend

Taking time off from training happens. Injury, burnout, work, stress, travel, or just life getting busy. Getting back into the gym usually feels harder mentally than it does physically. In this episode, Heather and Katie talk through how to return to training after a long break in a way that actually sticks. We break down what to focus on, what to avoid, and how to rebuild strength and consistency...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, share our personal fitness goals for 2026 and go over our fitness predictions for the upcoming year. Get to know us, the motivation that drives us, and our expert forecast for the future of fitness.  Additional Sources: Podcast Episode 45: Why New Years Resolutions Suck: How to Set Goals the Right Way Podcast Episode 147: 5 Ways to Stay Consistent in 2024 Wan...

On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re switching things up with a rapid-fire “this or that” conversation around fitness and nutrition. We move quickly through a series of questions, giving our initial gut responses first, then circle back to unpack the why behind each answer. As always, these aren’t absolutes. Context matters, nuance matters, and we don’t agree on everything. You’re invited to p...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we share five ways to keep your workout routine fresh. This advice comes with a caveat: doing the same boring foundational movements is how you progress and gain strength. So, you can change what hinge or squat movements each mesocycle, but you need to always be hinging and squatting. Tune in to hear how you can keep progressing while adding some extra flavor...

Today, on the podcast, we have a very special guest, Corrie Van Horne. Corrie Van Horne is a therapist, dietitian, and founder of Reverie —a radical therapy practice and emerging community space for healing, transformation, and reclamation. Her path to this work began during a profound personal awakening in her early thirties. After experiencing a divorce, religious trauma, and deep grief, Corrie...

Today, we’re talking about injuries in the gym, and myths about certain movements and their potential for injury. We’re going to unpack these myths and tease out what might actually be user error for these exercises. Most gym injuries occur because you’re doing too much too soon, not because of a particular movement. We’ll unpack the most “feared” movements one by one, and go over everything you n...

On this week's episode of the podcast, we look back at the fitness trends from 2025 and give our thoughts on what trends were great and what was just noise. Wear your weighted vest, bring your Ozempic, and get ready for a circuit training workout with no rest periods.  Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutri...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Does red light therapy work? What are the benefits? What’s the difference between calisthenics and yoga?  I am one week post partum and want to start doing exercises at home. Is there anything safe i can do besides going for a walk at this point?

On this week’s episode of the podcast, host Heather shares her experience with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT treatments are outside of what you might commonly find in traditional primary care, especially as a 38 year old. Heather started her journey with labs and implementing HRT to work on her health in a way she’s never done before. Heather shares her entire experience. So many people -...

On today's episode, we welcome Jami Fassett. Jami is a Nourishing Mindset Coach and co-founder of the Reset from Within Group Program. After 27 years stuck in the all-or-nothing dieting trap, Jami cracked the code to real, lasting well-being in her life with a radical shift: letting daily joy—not restriction—lead her health journey. With seven and a half years now of easily maintaining a 70lb...

On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re going to give you our take on the 10 most underrated exercises to add to your routine. Get ready to learn about the most awesome movements that don’t get enough love on social media, but can seriously level up your strength, mobility, and performance. We’ll break down why each exercise deserves a spot in your program, how to program them effectively, and wh...

Gone are the days of eating boring chicken and rice. Today, Cooper Cordero of Barbell Quisine will teach you how to make meal prep enjoyable, tasty, and simple. Cooper Cordero is a self-taught culinary enthusiast who proves that you don't have to sacrifice flavor for macros. With a focus on transforming traditionally indulgent meals into nutritious fuel for fitness-lovers, Cooper specializes...

Today on the podcast, we’re talking about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that’s linked to changes in the seasons. It most commonly shows up during the winter months when there’s less sunlight, with January and February being the hardest months, and  affects about 5% of adults in the U.S. each year. There’s also a milder form called subsyndromal SAD, or S-SAD, referr...

This week’s episode is all about our 21-Day Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Challenge! Honestly, it’s the biggest thing we do all year, and this will be our 4th year running it. Out of all the 21-day fitness challenges we’ve seen, we truly believe the Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Challenge is the best out there. That’s because it’s not about drastic change (no before and after photos required!), It&a...

Today on the podcast, we discuss resting between sets — why it’s important and actually a critical piece of any strength training program. Simply put, your body isn’t going to build muscle or strength if you’re not resting between sets. The time you rest even dictates whether you’re improving hypertrophy or endurance. We break down the science behind why rest is essential and the common rest-perio...

Today on the podcast we are talking about training with gymnastics rings. They are humbling to work with and are a great tool for bodyweigth strength training. We discuss how rings are versatile, effective, and how you can increase and decrease load on them easily. We share workouts you can do at home and how you can set them up.  Our Ring Recommendations: Wood Rings from Rogue Fitness Steel Gym R...

Today, we’re here to preach some serious truth about protein powder and protein snacks. Protein powder and snacks are one of the most popular dietary supplements in the US, but, just because the label says it’s high in protein doesn’t mean it’s high in protein. If you’re getting your daily protein through out of the box processed foods, we hate to break it to you, but you’re doing it wrong. We’ll...

Today, we’re discussing AI and fitness. Does AI technology fit in the fitness world and how? We talk about how AI fits into training, the future of technology and fitness, the ethical implications, and why real human coaches aren’t going anywhere.  In this episode, we discuss:  AI and Robots in Fitness The Ethics of Using AI For Fitness Why Human Trainers Still Matter in an AI-Driven Fitness World...

Today on the podcast, we talk about why strength training is essential for older adults. In general, there are a lot of myths around the accessibility of strength training that isn't true. Strength training is available to anyone at any age, and is more crucial than ever as we age. We dive into why you need to strength train if you’re an older adult, what your programming will look like, and...

On today’s episode of the podcast, we explore mental toughness, performance goals, and the sustainability of various fitness competitions. These might include triathlons, Hyrox, Spartan races, marathons, CrossFit comps, bodybuilding, and powerlifting. Many people in the competition mindset aren’t necessarily training for athletics—or even health—but focus instead on being competitive in a specific...

Today’s podcast covers the basics of building a general strength training program. It’s impossible to teach you how to build your own program in 45 minutes. However, through using the past podcast episodes and blog resources we reference today, and by asking questions in our Facebook group, you’ll be able to create something for yourself.  We’ll walk you through the 6 steps to consider when buildi...

On today’s episode of the podcast, we revisit training around your menstrual cycle. Just because your hormones fluctuate does not mean your training needs to change. You might experience days when you feel like crap before or during your period and you might need to change intensity or maybe skip the gym, but your general programing should remain the same. In this episode, we talk about the myths...

We have a special guest on the podcast today: Erin Moynihan. Erin has been one of our clients for the past five years, and she’s an absolute badass—  a retired CrossFitter, lifelong athlete, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who will soon earn her CPT. As BP Fitness’s biggest supporter and a future coach, she’s passionate about helping others get stronger, move better, and live healthier. Outsi...

Today’s episode of the podcast is about healing your relationship with movement. The fitness industry is riddled with diet culture, toxic fitness messaging, fear-based marketing, social media comparisons, and celebrity worship. No wonder so many of us think exercise is a form of torture to endure in order to look good for other people. We are moving away from the “no pain, no gain” mindset and tow...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! 1. I’ve been noticing that weighted vests are becoming popular lately. What are your thoughts? What are the benefits or are they just a fad? How should they be used if they are worth using? 2. I’m currently completing my level 3 personal training diploma (not sure what the equivalent is in th...