Stronger Than Your Boyfriend

Show Notes:  On today’s episode of the podcast, we dive into the truth behind Ozempic, a GLP-1 agonist. Ozempic mimics glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), a naturally occurring hormone released by the gut after eating. This hormone prompts the pancreas to produce insulin, helping to control blood sugar levels. GLP-1 Agonists treat type II diabetes, however Ozempic is one of the brand name GLP-1 Agoni...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: I’m looking to shed my inner thigh flabbiness, any suggestions on exercises I should do? Question 2: I’m doing a lower carb diet to help combat some gut issues, how do I try to maintain and/or build muscle when eating lower carb? Question 3: What do you suggest for someone who doe...

Today’s episode of the podcast is all about how to break through strength plateaus. A strength plateau is a period of time when your strength gains level off or plateau even though you are continuing your workouts. The biggest reason people plateau with their strength is by doing the same routine indefinitely. You need to send new stimuli to the body to keep it guessing so your body has to adapt....

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: Can you explain the different body types? Question 2: What are your favorite calf exercises? Question 3: Is 3 days per week really enough training to build muscle? Check out our program STRONGER www.barpathfitness.com/stronger

In today's episode of the podcast, we talk about strength training during pregnancy. We wanted to talk about this because we get a lot of questions and have many clients who have trained with us throughout their pregnancies. First, we discuss the positive impact of strength training while pregnant on post-birth recovery by helping you maintain a strong body. We also discuss the importance of...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: Is boredom a good reason for a deload week? I want to mix it up for a week and do what I feel like doing… Question 2: Is there an optimal time in a woman’s cycle to measure body fat percentage? Question 3: Is it more important to hit your target protein goal at the cost of overeat...

On today’s episode of the podcast, we talk about the difference between dieting and eating healthy. We wanted to discuss this topic because there is confusion between what healthy eating and dieting are, and wanted to break down the pros and cons of both. This episode highlights how to create a healthy mindset around what you’re eating. We discuss how healthy eating is simply eating foods that nou...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: Has anyone tried any of the low carb / high protein pasta? Looking for some reviews. I’ve heard some of the brands are pretty gross.  Question 2:  I’m starting creatine! What’s the ideal dose for  women? Question 3: What’s the biggest tip you have to stay consistent with tracking...

Today on the podcast, we go over knee pain. Knee pain is common, especially here in Colorado where there is a lot of skiing, trail running, biking, and other outdoor sports that tend to be quad dominant with constant knee flexion. We go over reasons for knee pain and discuss ways to treat knee pain and injury. Then we go over strength training and mobility movements that can help stabilize the kne...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: Do you think AI is going to replace personal trainers? Question 2: How long should you stick with workouts before switching them? References: Progressive Overload, Programming, & Periodization  Why Changing Your Workouts Too Much is Killing Your Progress How to Start Strength...

In today’s episode of the podcast, we discuss our own evolution as a species to gain a deeper understanding of why health and fitness are so important in our modern world. Our evolution holds the keys to how we’re wired for survival and why our modern life is impacted by the food we eat and the movement our bodies need. We discuss how our bodies are adapted for a wide variety of nutrient dense foo...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: I DREAD leg day because of my lower back. It doesn't "hurt" necessarily but it's just tight ALL of the time. Any advice? I've googled but it gives me so many extreme scenarios. I don't think it's anything major, but I also don't want it to t...

Today on the podcast, we interview Amber Rice-Horvath, CN If you'd like to work with Amber or any of our nutrition partners, fill out an interest form   Amber is a clinical nutritionist, fitness instructor, and entrepreneur. She has a masters of science degree in applied clinical nutrition from the Northeast College of Health Sciences. She will be graduating with her doctorate degree in clini...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: What does everyone think about savage races and other similar obstacle courses? Question 2: What are potential causes of one side hip/leg rising during a squat? I do unilateral training, but is there something more I should be doing? Question 3: What results have people seen from...

River has been a client of BarPath Fitness for over 3 years on individual virtual personal training with Katie. Throughout that time, they started their transition as a trans man, including performing top surgery and starting Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). River has been involved in group sports since they were 6 years old and still participates in coed softball recreationally on...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: What’s your take on training a single arm or leg when the other one is out of commission?  Question 2: How much cardio can I do if I don’t want to blunt the muscle building signal? Question 3: I’m new to listening to y’all! Where should I start as far as programming? Our program S...

In today’s episode of the podcast, we discuss why fat is essential for your body. Fat is a macronutrient that is crucial for maintaining hormone levels, energy, libido, mood, and strength, and supports basic cellular functions, including nutrient absorption. We distinguish between different types of fats: monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated, and discuss the health benefits of monounsat...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: Hey question, my son is 12 and he weighs 160lbs. I'm trying to be very delicate about his weight, but I'm also a very concerned mother. I've been working out with him and doing strength training workouts, and we had started measuring ourselves because I told him you...

In today’s episode of the podcast, we go over tips for navigating the grocery store like a pro. Having a strong and consistent grocery shopping routine is one of the best ways you can ensure you’re regularly eating healthy and whole foods. You’ve probably heard of sticking to the perimeter of the store to buy your food, which is mostly true. The parameter is where you will find produce, meats, and...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: What are the most common mistakes beginners make when starting a fitness routine? Question 2: What’s the difference between static and dynamic stretching, and when should each be used? Question 3: What are your opinions on a gluten free diet? Our program STRONGER is 50% off for Pr...

In this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss the relationship between mental health and exercise. Exercise produces endorphins and serotonin, which are “feel good” hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain. Working out also releases cortisol from the system, which reduces stress and helps with depression and anxiety. We go over the laundry list of benefits that individuals experience w...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: Aside from not eating total crap, what is my best strategy for changing my menopause middle?  Question 2: What is the best thing to order at a fast food restaurant if that is all you have access to? Question 3: Is training once per week for 30 minutes enough to see any progress? T...

In today’s episode of the podcast, we talk to Brandy Martin, the proud owner of Feed Your Soul Fitness, a locally owned small business fitness studio in Northwestern Denver. She married her two passions, running a business and health & wellness, to create this studio and community. Feed Your Soul offers Group Classes, Semi Private Personal Training, Personal Training and Nutrition Coaching. We...

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Question 1: I’m awful at balance! I know unilateral training is the answer, but where do I even begin? Question 2: Alright STYB crew, I have a question for a friend... My friend is super strong and does HIIT classes now with 20 LB weights (she is moving at a slower pace with high weights), bu...

Today on the podcast, we reveal the truth about fad diets. For the most part, fad diets are very restrictive with a lot of promotion around promises of rapid weight loss and other health “benefits” with no scientific backing. These diets focus on some food groups while restricting others, which is not sustainable in the long term. In this episode, we share our opinions on the most popular fad diet...