Episodes

July 30, 2020

Is it worth it to workout if I only have 10 minutes?

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. Listen to the full episode on HIIT at https://www.g...
July 28, 2020

Is it possible to build muscle and lose fat at the same time?

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. Receive 5 of my favorite moves over 40: Visit https...
July 23, 2020

How can I increase my metabolism without working out?

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. Receive 5 of my favorite moves over 40: Visit https...
July 21, 2020

Help! I'm so sore! 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. Receive 5 of my favorite moves over 40: Visit https...
July 16, 2020

Is there a vitamin to enhance my performance?

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. Receive 5 of my favorite moves over 40: Visit https...
July 14, 2020

How long should my workout session be?

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. Receive 5 of my favorite moves over 40: Visit https...
July 9, 2020

Should I eat right after working out?

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. Receive 5 of my favorite moves over 40: Visit https...
July 7, 2020

What can I do to make my upper back and neck feel better?

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. Receive 5 of my favorite moves over 40: Visit https...
July 2, 2020

Do I need to eat or drink something while working out?

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. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.con...
June 30, 2020

How often should I work out?

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. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.con...
June 29, 2020

Can I get bigger muscles by eating protein?

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. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.con...
June 23, 2020

What's the correct way to hold a plank?

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. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.con...
June 18, 2020

Why do I have a headache if my urine is clear?

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. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.con...
June 16, 2020

Why do trainers have me sometimes hold a stretch and sometimes move through it?

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. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.con...
June 11, 2020

Can I drink seltzer water instead of regular water to hydrate?

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. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.con...
June 9, 2020

What is mobility training?

Welcome to the first episode of our Ask the Trainer series, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Have an Ask the Trainer question? emai...
June 2, 2020

Unlocking the STRONG in everyone. A conversation with Donna Lankford of Special Strong

Every now and then I come across a business and am just blown away. Special Strong is one of those. ​If you haven’t heard of Special Strong, I cannot wait to introduce you to them today. I first learned of Special Strong on I...
May 26, 2020

How to take care of yourself when you're the caregiver. A conversation with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley

There is a good possibility that we will all become caregivers at some point in our lives. It may be for an aging parent, a spouse with a serious illness, or a child with special needs. If you’re not in this situation, chance...
May 19, 2020

The mind-body connection: what your body is telling you about your emotions. A conversation with Briana Leach, LPC

Today's guest, Briana Leach, LPC, discusses the importance of preventative mental health (just like when we take our children for their well child checkups), normalizing the experience, and the importance of asking “but why?”...
May 12, 2020

Caring for our teen's mental health. A conversation with Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Join me for the second conversation with Dr. Michelle Bengtson as we focus on caring for our teen's mental health. I don't know about you, but this is an issue I care deeply about but am not exactly sure how to do it "right."...
May 5, 2020

The intersection of neuropsychology and faith: finding hope and breaking anxiety's grip

I have to confess I when I first started this podcast I never even occurred to me to do a season on mental health. I don't know why because we all know, or I think most of us know, that our health is not necessarily our only ...
April 28, 2020

5 ways to apply GRACE in your health

I hope you had a chance to listen to the episode with Emily Baker last week on what exactly is grace. She brought such wisdom! Grace is such a simple word, but so complex. It took me years to learn to give myself grace in my ...
April 24, 2020

BONUS: Amy & her friends talk quarantine survival strategies

I am beyond blessed to have a lot of friends. Today I want to introduce you to one group of them. The women on today’s show represent half of my core group of college friends. Collectively, our group has had countless experie...
April 21, 2020

What exactly is grace? Little word, big meaning. A conversation with Emily Baker

The word, "grace," is small, yet has such a robust meaning. Today I talk with Emily Baker about its meaning, the opposite of grace (shame) and much more. Find the full show notes including links, resources, and a picture of E...