Fit for Hiking
Episodes
Ep. 46 Relationship w/ Food, Hormone Struggles, and Women's Health w/ Ashley Robutz
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ashley and I in a relatable and upbeat chat about all things women's health, mindset around food and nutrition, and what holistic health really l...
Ep. 45 Moving Abroad, Starting Over In A New Culture & Living A Life Of Purpose
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, I am joined by my parents, Rich and Cherry Smith. If you're new to this corner of the internet, my parents moved to Guat...
Ep. 44 Is My Metabolism Sluggish? Metabolism 101
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's jump into what the metabolism is and how it functions! We'll go over different signs of a sluggish metabolism, signs of a thriving metabolism, w...
Ep. 43 Stress + Exercise...How Much Is Too Much? (re-run episode)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I go over why stress regulation is important, what kind of exercise to do depending on your personal stress load + personality,...
Ep. 42 Spring Hiking In Colorado
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's shake off the cabin fever with some incredible Colorado spring hiking options! I'll go over a few different areas, what you can expect from each...
Ep. 41 10 Unpopular Fat Loss Truths
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's have a convo on some unpopular truths about fat loss! How much do genetics matter? What roles do exercise and nutrition play? Where do we actual...
Ep. 40 This ONE Thing May Be Keeping You Stuck In Your Fitness Journey
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we go over the things that people typically spin their wheels on and see little to no progress towards their goals with. We are sold ...
Ep. 39 Fitness Q + A: Sleep For Weight Loss, Cycle Syncing, Nutrition While Traveling, Etc
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's dive into some of the questions I've heard most frequently asked. We'll go over all things from effects of sleep on weight loss, muscle soreness...
Ep. 38 Top 10 Hiking Mistakes I've Made
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Although hiking may simply seem like a walk in the woods, there are variables that come into play and trust me when I say, I've learned the hard way. ...
Ep. 37 Recreating A Life Of Adventure w/ Chels
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Chels and I for a convo on how to get into traveling and adventuring! After going through some major life changes, Chelsea decided to start sayin...
Ep. 36 10 Biggest Fitness + Nutrition Mistakes I've Made
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a dive into 10 mistakes I made before I learned how to sustainably lose excess weight and keep it off. We go over things like fad diets, bl...
Ep. 35 How Dieting Damages Hormones + Mindset and Food Freedom w/ Amber Romaniuk
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with emotional eating, mindset, gut, and hormone expert Amber Romaniuk. We dive into an informational and relatable talk on...
Ep. 34 Quick Tips To Prepare For Hikes
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These simple and effective tips will help you be ready to hit the trails at any given moment. As someone who has been active my whole life + in the fi...
Ep. 33 Outdoor Adventure + Motherhood w/ Elizabeth Adventures
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a really fun and informative chat with Elizabeth Adventures - an outdoor enthusiast who is an absolute pro at figuring motherhood in the mount...
Ep. 32 The 52 Hike Challenge: What It Is + Honest Thoughts From My Experience
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's go over what the 52 HIKE CHALLENGE is and a few takeaways I had from my experience committing a year to 52 hikes! We'll dive into pros and cons...
Ep. 31 Adventure Fitness - Balancing Training, Hobbies, & Self Care w/ Wanderful Em
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a fun chat with the amazing @wanderful_em - a fellow Colorado girl who loves all things outdoors. We dive into topics like health, self-care, ...
Ep. 30 My Unconventional Fitness + Weight Loss Journey
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I dive into my own personal fitness and weight loss journey. It's been pretty unconventional and has taken longer than any qui...
Ep. 29 Why You Should STOP Using Exercise To Lose Weight
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover why NOT to use exercise solely for the purpose of losing weight and strategies to focus on instead. Just focusing on burning...
Ep. 28 Day In The Life Of An Outdoorsy, Health Focused Mom + Business Owner
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an honest and candid dive into what my typical day is like juggling quality family time, running a business, meeting my own health goa...
Ep. 27 8 Healthy Holiday Tips
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let the holidays become something that stress you out around health and fitness goals. In this episode, I go over 8 tips to make the holidays mo...
Ep. 26 Q+A: Stress Eating, Mom Guilt, Not Seeing Workout Results, Etc.
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I go over some questions that were frequently brought up by listeners - "how do I handle stress-eating?", "do you ever have mom guilt...
Ep. 25 Lifting Weights For Women - Will I Get Bulky?
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's debunk some myths, and clarify some things around lifting weights as a woman! If you've been a cardio bunny who is afraid of "getting bulky", ar...
Ep. 24 Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance w/ Functional Practitioner, Alicia
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mountain Metabolic Coach, Alicia, and I for a dive into all things hormone imbalance and holistic health. Alicia is a Functional Practitioner wit...
Ep. 23 Eight Tips To Get Out Of A Workout Slump
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life happens, motivation comes and goes, and we can all tend to fall into the occasional workout slump. I'm here with EIGHT TIPS to help you work your...
Ep. 22 Pitfalls of Modern Diets
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's dive into the pitfalls of some of the more popular modern diets and go over WHY they don't work longterm. To try a free week of my signature Fi...
Ep. 21 Motherhood + Fitness: How To Balance Both
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To try a free week of my signature Fit for Hiking program to get you fit from the trails (gym AND at-home options) start HERE. | Free Week of Workou...
Possible Reasons You're Not Seeing Results From Your Workouts With Coach Kristen
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Workouts not really working? In this episode, Coach Kristen and I go over some possible things you're missing in your training for results. This one i...
Tips For A Healthy Metabolism
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's break down what your metabolism is, and ways YOU can support your metabolism no matter what stage of life you are in. In this episode I debunk a...
Workouts For Hikers
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To try a free week of my signature Fit for Hiking program to get you fit from the trails (gym AND at-home options) start HERE. | Free Week of Workou...
How To Lose Weight Or Get Fit Without Becoming Obsessive
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to live a healthy lifestyle, but you don't want fitness to take over your entire life? I have your back! This episode dives into how NOT t...
10 Things I Have Learned From Mountain Living
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To try a free week of my signature Fit for Hiking program to get you fit from the trails (gym AND at-home options) start HERE. | Free Week of Workou...
Stress + Exercise...How Much Is Too Much?
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I go over why stress regulation is important, what kind of exercise to do depending on your personal stress load + personality,...
Plateaus Happen - What Now?
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's dive into what to do when plateaus happen! Everyone's journey is unique, so your plateau might be for something completely different than someon...
Backpacking Lessons + Fails with Kate & Sarah
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we go over some of the biggest lessons we've learned while backpacking! If you're new to the backpacking world, or just want to tune i...
A Candid Dive Into Why I Don't Pursue Visible Abs
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a fitness professional, there's often pressure on having a "perfect" physique. This is a candid solo episode where I talk about my thoughts on this...
Addiction, 100lb Weight Loss, & Hiking To Heal With @steviewander
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join @steviewander and I as we have a candid conversation on her journey through addiction, weight loss, and how healing the outdoors can be!Connect w...
Q & A: Month-Long Family Van Trip To Canada + Montana
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into all things family van travel in this Q & A style episode. I go over balancing work + adventure while traveling, tips for navigating weat...
Body Confidence, Solo Adventures, & Mindset With Katie
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into body confidence, changes in mindset, growth, and the journey into adventuring solo! To try a free week of my signature ...
Healthy Hormone Hacks
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive into 6 different strategies on how to support your hormones with some simple habits.Mentioned in the episode: Blue Light Blocki...
How To Prep For A Big Summit
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as I go over some tips on how to physically and mentally prepare for big summits or bigger hikes than you have done in the past! I have learne...
Running For Fat Loss
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down the different strategies about when, if, and how to incorporate running into your fat loss and/or performance phases.To ...
Adventure With Kids
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go over what to expect when adventuring with kids, along with some specific tips on how to make the experience more safe and enjoyab...
HELP! Why Can't I Lose Weight?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go over the common, yet fairly unknown reasons people stay stuck in their fat-loss journey!If this resonates with you, and you would...
Trail Nutrition for Hiking and Backpacking
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive into the basics of how to plan your nutritional choices before, during, and after a hike. To access my blog with 8 healthy trai...
How To Get In Shape For Your Hikes
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I deep dive into my methods and workout strategies that have been proven to get you trail-ready. Whether you are just starting out wit...
Meet Your Host, Bradee!
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To try a free week of my signature Fit for Hiking program to get you fit from the trails (gym AND at-home options) start HERE. | Free Week of Workou...