Fit Womens Weekly Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 132: You're Not Always Going To Set Lifting PRs & Why Getting Older Is The Best
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Birthday to Ashley (@AshleyDrummonds) who just turned 30. This podcast introduces Ashley into the Dirty Thirty Club by sharing what makes this n...
Ep. 131: Be A Strong Woman With The Perfect Dose Of Femininity & Masculinity
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the perfect mix of everything. We're going to talk about shopping (ugh), life, and being the best woman we can be by learning how to balance ...
Ep 130: Former Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall Transforms Her Life & Body After Post War Injuries & Weight Gain
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you ask Stacy, she'll tell you that I've been a blessing to her. That's not true. The moment I became her trainer, I was the one blessed. So much t...
Ep. 129: Can You Gain Muscle Without Fat?
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends! In this week's episode, Ashley and I hit on quite a few topics... the biggest being: Is it possible to gain muscle without fat? And if ...
Ep. 128: The Tilapia & Asparagus 6 Week Challenge
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
6 week nutrition challenges are popping up all over the place, and recently Ashley (@AshleyDrummonds) and I received the question... "Why does this pa...
Ep. 127: Have We All Forgotten How To JUST Eat?
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Macros, intermittent fasting, paleo, Whole30, keto... it's as if we need a plan to survive and eat. The other day I was telling Dan that I was going t...
Ep. 126: I Love You Girls Gone Wod But... Body Image Chat
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Girls Gone Wod with Joy and Claire is one of my favorite podcast. It's two friends sitting together and talking about life, food, fitness and everythi...
Ep. 125: The Clean Platers Club - What does a healthy meal really look like?
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to clean up your nutrition a bit but not sure what you're supposed to do? Ashley and I share our favorite foods, balanced diets, and what our m...
Ep. 124: Crosstraining Vs Skill Training And How To Get The Best Of Both Worlds
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a hard time getting better at skills because you don't want to sacrifice your workout intensity to slow down and learn then this podcast i...
Ep. 123: Is It Possible To Eat Cookies & Get A Six Pack
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's just me today! I wanted a chance to catch up, explain some training goals and tactics and share how I've achieved an ab goal I never thought woul...
Ep. 122: What Happens When Your Period Don't Return After Cutting Back Exercise?
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard stories about the women who lost their periods due to high intensity exercise, so they cut back for a bit, ate more and voila... period re...
Ep. 121: The Truth About Under Eating And Weight Gain
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley (AshleyDrummonds.com) is back with me to discuss an issue that seems to be popping up everywhere: under eating. You've likely seen women talkin...
Ep. 120: Real Women, Real Trainers, Real Fit Favorites To Live The Best Routine
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
From WodRods to Playtex… Ashley Drummonds and I share all our favorite things. And by all, I mean everything! Make-up… tampons… fitness attire...
Ep. 119: Real Women Real Fit... How Should You Structure Your Workouts Around Fitness Classes To Hit Goals?
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You want a good workout but you also want to focus on your goals, right? It can be tough to balance both and get the perfect program rocking. In today...
Ep. 118: The Pros & Cons Of Social Media For Your Body, Mind, And Overall Wellness
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all can agree on two things: 1). Social media is an important part of our society 2). It can really bring us down or lift us up depending on the mo...
Ep. 117: Real Women, Real Trainers: What Do We Eat? How Often Do We Workout? What Do Workouts Look Like?
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be real and honest! There is this idea that trainers eat chicken and broccoli all day every day. We also workout every single day of the week fo...
Ep. 116: Real Woman Fit Talk - Why You Should Be Competitive
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's week 3 of our Real Women Talk series with my friend and fellow fitness badass, Ashley Drummonds (Ashleydrummonds.com). This week let's talk about...
Ep. 115: Real Women Talk - Will Lifting Weights Make You Bulky?
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's week 2 of our Real Women Talk series with my friend and fellow fitness badass, Ashley Drummonds (Ashleydrummonds.com). This week let's talk about...
Real Women Talk: Cellulite, Stretch Marks & Daily Body Confidence Boosters
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be real, because that's all I can be... sometimes we just don't seem good enough. Especially when comparing to social media. Everyone else seems...
The 2017 Live Your Fitness Retreat Recap & How To Stay Positive
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of weeks ago, I took 14 amazing ladies into the mountains for a weekend of hiking, yoga, food and wine. It was an amazing trip and I wanted t...
Ep. 112: How To DO YOU with Katie Uhran To Live The Best, Badass Life
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Uhran from ACKtiveLife.com joins me today to talk about creating a life that works for you. How to push fear aside and jump into opportunities, ...
Ep 111: Tina Muir Retires From Running & Opens Up About Not Having A Period For Almost A Decade
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tina Muir, retired professional runner, opens up on what led her to lose her passion for the spot and how she made the decision to step back. Years of...
Ep 110: Ashley Drummonds Shares How To Make A Business Dream A Reality
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Of all the podcast I have done, I don't think I've ever done one on creating a fitness business, let alone talked about being a female entrepreneur. B...
Ep 109: Turning Middle Aged
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week I turn 33. Oh man, just yesterday I was turning 30 and now I'm IN my 30s. It's a rough one. But let's celebrate life and fitness. I'll share...
Ep 108: Training Gracefully With Age With Kettlebell Junkie Kelly Manzone
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Surround yourself with the best if you want to become the best. Kelly Manzone shares her recent experience at the Arnold Classic with kettlebell comp...
Ep 107: 40 Days & 40 Nights Of Pull-Ups
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My workout wifey, Alex is back! And boy do we have some things to fill you guys in on. Alex catches us up on her wedding (it will be here before we kn...
Ep 106: Personal Trainer Realisms: Why I Want Faster Fitness Results & Wear Just A Sports Bra
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Personal trainer confessions sounds like I'm doing something wrong. Instead, I'm just being real and sharing those real truths with you! For example, ...
Ep 105: Can Adults Start Gymnastics? Crystal Hatch Shares Tips, Tricks & Even Handstand Cues
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't love the thought of doing cool flips, handstands and tricks? Awaken Gymnastics Studio Co-Owner, Crystal Hatch fills us in. Gymnastics for ...
Ep 104: Its Okay To Not Accept Your Body Today
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So much good catch up talk today! Right now, we're in a social media craze where we are being pushed to love our bodies as they are. And while that's ...
Ep. 103: The 2 to 3 More Rule To Improve Your Fitness Results
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's the secret to seeing results? How do you break through plateaus? I get this question a lot and I'm sharing today the "not so secret" secret tha...
Ep 102: When Your Body Says Chill The Eff Out: Overtraining, Crossfit Open & More with Masters Athlete Jessica Beran
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
No, I didn't drink the Crossfit Juice, but Jessica Beran did. This masters athlete has made it to regionals multiple times and offers a ton of insight...
Episode 101: Self Love Is The Best Love & Be Better Than Kayla
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Get your head out the gutter! In this episode, learn 10 ways to show yourself love and respect. You can't be completely loved if you don't love yourse...
Q & A: Why You're Sluggish During Races And The Best Thing Since Store Bought Yogurt
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as I answer some of the most intriguing and important questions regarding your fitness and nutrition. Are fitness trackers good for estimati...
Don't Throw Your Pearls Before Swine: And Other Personal Trainer Confessions With Lindsay Wright
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's really going on in the head of your trainer? On today's show, I have friend and fellow trainer, Lindsay Wright on to share our most honest trai...
How Can Little Balls Improve Your Life & Body? Yoga Tune Up Fitness Creator Jill Miller Explains
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga and mobility guru Jill Miller shares her passion and knowledge on the importance of trigger ball therapy. What makes Tune Up Balls better than tr...
Workouts, New Recipes & Rewarding Yourself With Food
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and I are sharing up our latest and greatest workout with you and then going straight into what we really love... food talk! Chime in as we talk ...
Karl Meltzer: How This Ultra Runner Completed The Appalachian Trail In Record Time
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Speedgoat, Karl Meltzer, shares his passion for live, adventures, and trail running. Karl recently completed the entire Appalachian Trail in reco...
Happy New Years: Kicking Off 2017 With A 21 Day Sugar Detox
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sit back and hang out with Alex and me. Today we ring in 2017 by sharing our goals, our first workout of the year and our favorite highlights from our...
Why We're Not Afraid Of Pregnancy Messing Up Our Bodies & Fitness
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This one gets personal, passionate, and maybe a bit opinionated at times. But it's a good one. Alex and I share our thoughts on trying to start a fami...
I AM: Build Confidence, Fitness & Positive Body Image With Lisa Van Ahn
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Van Ahn is a world class athlete and inspiration to women of all ages through her I Am Initiative. You are more than a job, you are more than a t...
Should You Skip Dinner To Lose Weight?
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Courtney Peterson shares her findings on time focused fasting. Does the time of day that you eat affect the amount of fat your body burns? How it ...
Why It's Cool To Eat Whatever You Want On Thanksgiving
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We're going against 90% of the fitness world today as we share the truth.Do you need to watch what you eat? Do you need to balance your Thanksgiving m...
How To Eliminate Self Criticism To Improve Your Strength & Fitness
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be stronger, fitter, thinner, whatever... something has to change. In order to life a life of growth, you have to be open to changing. ...
She Lost 100 Pounds & Quit Her Job
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have my friend and head trainer of my gym, Lynette, here to share her amazing story. Lynette had always been overweight, but after years of f...
Is It Okay To Workout With Your Icky Symptoms? Alex Morris, RN Clears The Sick Air
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year. Bugs are being passed around and there doesn't seem to be enough vitamin C at the drugstores. For those of us that love to exe...
You Can't Control Everything: Handling Post Race Thoughts & Emotions
25 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I'm dropping in solo today so share some thoughts, emotions and a few coughs on how to deal with poor races or fitness outcomes. Some things you can c...
How Do You Keep The Spark Going With Your Fitness?
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Alex and I share our most recent workout PLUs we answer some tough (and awesome) workout questions. How do you go from exercis...
Bonnie Lang Shares What Not To Do To Have A HUGE Half Marathon PR
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Recently Bonnie had a huge half marathon pr (we're talking 5+ minutes) by doing the one thing you should never ever do! Find out what it is! Also le...
Top Workout Must Haves, Fit Besties Quiz & TMI Talk
04 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Todays episode has Alex and I talking all things needed for us to do our best workouts. The brands we're loyal to, the specific pieces of gear we love...
Wisdom For Weight Loss: 2 Women Who Lost Over 150 Pounds
27 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Together these two women have lost over 150 pounds and are hear to share their stories. What was the ah-ha moment that lead each to realizing somethin...
Workout Wifey Talk: How To Push Yourself Harder, 240 Burpees & Blueberry Quest Bars
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alex and I talk about the tricks we use to push ourselves during workouts when we're working out together and alone. Use these tricks...
Coach Karen Talks Kettlebell Training For Women, Goal Setting & Honest Mental Health
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Master StrongFirst Instructor, Coach Karen Smith shares her love of kettlebell training by giving some tips to getting started, tips to improving and ...
The Woman Who Is Responsible For My Gains
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, meet my training partner and workout wifey, Alex. She's strong, hilarious, amazing and I'm thrilled to have her on the podcast today....
How To Set Performance Goals And Take Action EVERY Day
30 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is my husband and partner, Dan. Being a trainer himself, we talk about our current goals and how we try to inspire our clients to set th...
Strong Woman Doing Strong Things: Heather Shares Her Arnold Experience
15 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Faas is an amazing powerlifter and friend. She shares her recent adventure of going to The Arnold. What it felt to be in the room with Arnold,...
Adrenal Fatigue Due To Exercise With Expert Janie Bowthorpe
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Stop The Thyroid Madness author, Janie Bowthorpe, shares her passion and knowledge regarding thyroid and adrenal health. Specifically as it relates to...
Taylor Kiser Shares Her Continuing Battle With Food While Creating A Very Successful Food Blog
23 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Kiser, blogger behind the popular Food Faith Fitness Blog shares her struggles with food. What helped her successfully beat anorexia at the age...
Bonnie Lang On How To Be The Healthiest Version Of Yourself
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Personal trainer and life motivator, Bonnie Lang talks fitness, living her fitness and finding a balance mentally and physically. It's okay to not giv...
Amanda Brooks From RunToTheFinish Answers Runner's Must Know Questions
07 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Brooks is one of the top rated running blogs on the web. She knows her stuff. In this podcast, we answer your biggest questions: What...
Women Who Embrace Strength: Powerlifter Heather Faas Talks Body & Weights
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Faas is a ranked bodybuilder with something to prove. You can be strong, very strong and still look feminine and beautiful. Find out how this ...
How To Eat Healthy Without Spending Time Cooking: Anne Mauney
27 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Anne, a registered dietician and the blogger behind FannetasticFood.com shares her tips on balancing life, creating a business and eating healthy. How...
Body Image, Self Love and Goals With Bonnie Lang
06 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How are you supposed to simply wake up and love your body? You're not. Bonnie and i share our struggles and how our views on our body image have chang...
Suffering From Jill Of All Trades
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ashton and I sit down to discuss whats holding us back and what we could do different to improve. Basically, we want to be good at so many things we'r...
Misty Wong Helps Us Survive The Wild
17 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Misty Wong has backpacked some of the best trails in the world, the Appalachian Trail, John Muir and even spent her honeymoon in Patagonia. She is an ...
Dr Fife Reveals The Truth About Coconut And It's Benefits
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Bruce Fife is on the show today sharing the real truth about coconut. Will it lead to weight gain? High cholesterol? Is swishing it in your mouth f...
The Bearfoot Theory Eases Fear Of Not Shaving For 2 Weeks
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen from Bearfoot Theory shares her passion for adventure and living her fitness by sharing her John Muir trip. How can I prepare as we plan to ta...
Bouldering Champ Sierra Blair-Coyle Shares Why There Is Always Enough Time
14 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As a full time student, model and a member of the US Bouldering team, Sierra Blair-Coyle is busy, really busy. How does she balance training, work, st...
Battle Of The Sexes: Women Are Better Pacers Than Men
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jens Jakob Andersen is a competitive runner and satistician behind the website RunRepeat.com. After compiling thousands of race splits, his research d...
Nicole Studer Shares How Running 100 Miles Is Fun
03 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Studer shocked not just the ultra trail running world but herself last month when she set a new 100 mile American Trail record! In this podcast...
Well Fed Paleo Author Melissa Joulwan Explains Paleo Nutrition
03 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What is it about the paleo diet that people love? Why can't paleo followers eat peanut butter? Nuts? Dairy? And are they really after trying to eat th...
Dr Rania MeKary Explains: Is Strength Training Or Cardio Better For Your Waist?
20 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rania Mekary, a Harvard Researcher, shares her findings on a 12 year study in which she sought to find which was better for the waist circumferanc...
Corinna Coffin: OCR Elite Athlete Reveals All
12 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Corinna Coffin isn't your normal college senior. She placed 2nd in the World Spartan Race Championship after being in the sport for less than a year. ...
Why Is Salmon Pink & Other Important Nutritional Info On Fish
07 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Rob, owner of Sizzlefish joins us today to discuss all things fish and nutrition. Why should you eat fish instead of taking an omega 3 supplement? ...
Deadlifts & Doughnuts Krissy Mae Cagney On Nutriton
26 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer and nutrition expert, Krissy Mae Cagney is my special guest today discussing proper workout nutrition, weight loss nutrition and more. What is...
Model Meaghan Kausman Stands Up Against Media Photoshopping Bodies
28 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Australian model, Meaghan Kausman, recently woke up to discover photos of her had been photoshopped to transform her body into a much more slender, ...
Pro Athlete Kimberly Schwabenbauer On How Women Should Fuel Their Bodies
19 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Iron woman and registered dietician, Kimberly Schwabenbauer shares her training secrets to be the best athlete she can be. As a woman, how should you ...
Should You Ditch Your Fit Bit (Or Other Fitness Tracker)? - Fitness In The News
22 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Oh dear. Hold on because Dan is back on the show with me. Sure, he can be a pain sometimes, but it's much better to bring in that conversation and alt...
The Everyday Woman's Guide To Strength Training
10 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we so afraid of a little muscle? What's holding us back, as women, from getting the body we want and the strength we need to be independant an...
Stop Hurting Yourself: Secrets Revealed To Prevent Exercise Injuries
25 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Isabel Bosso, a certified Physical Therapist shares her training tips on preventing aches and pains from happening. Plus, how to handle muscle ...
5 Reasons Diet Bets & Incentives Don't Help Weight Loss? What Does!?
24 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Diet bet companies are popping up, Biggest Loser, DietBet.com, FatBet.com, and tranformational contests are every where. Does getting paid to lose we...
Who Are You To Be Successful?
23 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Often times we let fear stand in our way of becoming our best selves. There are really only two types of fear in this world, and you need to know whi...
7 Signs You Should Toss Your Diet Out The Window Today
19 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the importance of clean eating and dirty eating. Find out if you're due for a cheat day and why it's going to help you live a heal...
What It Means To Embrace Change And Be A Fitness Hippie
16 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
10 years ago, I would have told you that your workouts were crazy. Not worth the time and likely would have convinced you to do something different. ...
Repercussions of Losing Lots of Weight - Interview with Andrea Matthes
11 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if... you had always been the biggest girl in school? In this episode, Andrea from ImPerfect Life shares her story of dropping ov...
Men Don't See Cellulite
09 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode which of course goes with the blog post you can find at LiftingRevolution.com, is about the fact that men don't see cellulite. It's...
Confessions of a Personal Trainer
04 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I always love my confessions of a personal trainer posts. They are a lot of fun. First, being real is important and second there are lessons that y...
Be Lazy to Be Successful
02 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We have a new version of the show. It's not longer called What The Fitness. Now it's the Lifting Revolution Podcast. You know, just like my blog. How...
Who Can You Trust With Your Food?
28 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Dan and I talk about some recent revalations from big food companies. Maybe you've seen these in the news. You'll learn why the...
How To Turn Your Hobby Into Your Lifestyle - Interview With Christine LoveLifeSurf.com
07 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This is a great episode with Christine from www.LoveLifeSurf.com. She really helps you look at your life through a different lens. You'll learn how t...
Face Your Weight Loss Fear?
30 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is another "book" review/rant about facing your fears. It was actually a tough podcast because Dan and I got into big ideas and we ...
Hacking Motivation For Weight Loss, Gaining Strength, Being More Successful
23 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What The Fitness, Dan and I talk about a book Dan recently read called The Motivation Hacker. It's all about success and keeping...
Food Addiction and Emotional Eating
10 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to bring a great conversation with Dilia Suriel the author of The Thin Woman's Brain: Re-Writing the Brain for Permanent Weight Loss. ...
The Key Thought To Overcome Emotional Eating - Part 1
02 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This episode might make you a little on edge. After all, Dan and I talk about emotional eating. Having a guy talk about it can be tough to hear, but h...
Cardio Training Before Strength Training? - Plus More Randomness
19 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a really fun one. We talk about some very interesting studies that have been recently published. You'll learn why your BMI may n...
Protein Gives You Cancer, New Nutrition Labels, And Fitness Devices Everywhere
12 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What The Fitness, it's another "In The News". There are a lot of really cool studioes and stories that have been released lately th...
Kettlebell Workouts and Certifications
05 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This was a fun episode all about our recent kettlebell certification in San Francisco. This is something we are really excited to bring to our lives a...
Is Yoga Fitness - Interview with Two Yogi's
18 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
First off, sorry about the volume. We had to record in a huge room which is why the volume is really tough to hear. However I really wanted you to ...
What's Your Favorite?
11 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This was a fun episode to do. I hope it doesn't come off as self rightous, but I'm always asked about things I eat... workout with... use... etc... S...
You Know What You Want... Do You Know How Close You Are?
04 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Dan and I drill into something we have talked about briefly in many other podcasts... tracking. We talk about all sorts of different fo...
How To Eat To Lose Weight The Healthy Way and Keep It Off - Interview with Dr. Brie McGrievy
28 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This is a great episode of What The Fitness. It's with Dr. Brie Turner McGrievy who is a registered dietitian and PHD at the University of South Carol...