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What should I do on a recovery day?
Feb. 23, 2021

What should I do on a recovery day?

Rest day. Recovery day. How do you feel about them? If you're like me you may have tension in this. Some days I welcome them and sometimes I feel antsy. I hope you'll walk away from today's episode recognizing why they are im...

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Stiff from sitting too long? Try these stretches
Feb. 18, 2021

Stiff from sitting too long? Try these stretches

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following...

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Black Girls Run! owner and CEO on how to support healthy lifestyles in the Black community
Feb. 16, 2021

Black Girls Run! owner and CEO on how to support healthy lifestyles i…

I am honored and humbled to have Jay Ell Alexander, Owner and CEO of Black Girls Run! on the show today. She shares about Black Girls Run! and how it empowers women to life a healthy lifestyle through community and accountabi...

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Bodyweight exercises hurt my wrists. What can I do?
Feb. 11, 2021

Bodyweight exercises hurt my wrists. What can I do?

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following...

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Is trying to be better burdening your heart? with author Heather Creekmore
Feb. 9, 2021

Is trying to be better burdening your heart? with author Heather Cree…

If you’ve ever struggled with comparison to others or even your former self, today’s episode speaks truth right into your heart. Ok this is the deal: I don’t want to admit I deal with comparison. And honestly, I’ve gotten to ...

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Why do my hips hurt after walking?
Feb. 4, 2021

Why do my hips hurt after walking?

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following...

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Why Kettlebells might be the missing ingredient to your workout
Feb. 2, 2021

Why Kettlebells might be the missing ingredient to your workout

Today’s episode is for everyone who has walked past those kettlebells and thought “those look cool but I have no idea what to do with them and I’m afraid I’ll hurt my back.” My guest today is Coach Gretchen Meyers. You met he...

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Can I drink tea instead of water for hydration?
Jan. 28, 2021

Can I drink tea instead of water for hydration?

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following...

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Should your goals hold you back?
Jan. 26, 2021

Should your goals hold you back?

Today I'm taking the reins in another solo episode about something that I've been experiencing lately: Considering my long term goals when I determine how hard I want to work. Join me as we discuss the different kind of goals...

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What can I do if a workout left me exhausted?
Jan. 21, 2021

What can I do if a workout left me exhausted?

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following...

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How to have a healthy gut and why it's important
Jan. 19, 2021

How to have a healthy gut and why it's important

OK my friends, buckle up and take this off 1.5 speed. Today Dr. Richard Harris, MD, joins me to discuss the gut microbiome. I learned so much in this conversation. We just jump in a dig into all things gut health. View full...

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Where can I go for recipe and meal planning inspiration?
Jan. 14, 2021

Where can I go for recipe and meal planning inspiration?

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Links to products: Run Fast Eat Slow Run Fast Cook ...

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How do you invest your time with God?
Jan. 12, 2021

How do you invest your time with God?

I did a survey recently and asked what people would like to hear more of on the podcast. From that I learned two things: you like a mix of fitness, food, and general health, AND you want to hear a little more faith. I love he...

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If I'm short on time should I do strength or cardio?
Jan. 7, 2021

If I'm short on time should I do strength or cardio?

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following...

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How to slow the aging process with exercise
Jan. 5, 2021

How to slow the aging process with exercise

As we begin the new year, I'm excited and honored to have on the show fitnesses educator and podcast host, Pete McCall. Pete brings outstanding evidence-based information on all things fitness, particularly on how exercises s...

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Quick Programming Update
Dec. 23, 2020

Quick Programming Update

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Our greatest hope as trainers as you enter the new year
Dec. 22, 2020

Our greatest hope as trainers as you enter the new year

I don't really know how this holiday season has treated as we enter the new year, but I am so excited for you to hear a fresh and holistic approach to your health. I am speaking with Coach Gretchen Meyers, a personal trainer...

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How do I know if the estimated calorie burn is correct?
Dec. 17, 2020

How do I know if the estimated calorie burn is correct?

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following...

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How to show and teach resilience through a "robot leg"
Dec. 16, 2020

How to show and teach resilience through a "robot leg"

I don’t know about you, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve really tried to listen and learn from people whose experiences are different than mine. Today’s guest, Emily Harvey, is an amputee who is missing much of her left leg. I m...

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The nutrient and supplement you need for rheumaoid arthritis
Dec. 10, 2020

The nutrient and supplement you need for rheumaoid arthritis

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. See the data here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...

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How to Armor up and be prepared to help a loved one through a health crisis
Dec. 8, 2020

How to Armor up and be prepared to help a loved one through a health …

Sometimes, despite doing all the things right, we still find ourselves in a health crisis. Today I’m speaking with Dawn Landry, author of the book Armored, about her experiences as a caregiver for her very health-minded husba...

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Amy - what is your favorite fitness toy right now?
Dec. 3, 2020

Amy - what is your favorite fitness toy right now?

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following...

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What's going on with my crazy menopausal hormones and how can I manage them?
Dec. 1, 2020

What's going on with my crazy menopausal hormones and how can I manag…

Today’s episode is for any woman thirsting for information on perimenopause and menopause. I’m thrilled to be talking to Dr. Alyssa Dweck who helps me sort through the facts, fears, and framework of this season of our lives. ...

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How can I enjoy holiday foods without overeating
Nov. 26, 2020

How can I enjoy holiday foods without overeating

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following...

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