Training Age
Episodes
Travel Tips
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of Season Two, co-hosts Heather Adams (@heatheradams.fitness) and Valerie Lusvardi (@valerielusvardi) reflect on the often unexpe...
The Feel of Intensity (Strength Training vs. Cardio)
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, co-hosts Heather Adams (@heatheradams.fitness) and Valerie Lusvardi (@valerielusvardi) reflect on the intersections o...
Keep Calm and Menopause On!
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, co-hosts Heather Adams (@heatheradams.fitness) and Valerie Lusvardi (@valerielusvardi) open up about their own journe...
Life After Contest Prep with Teresa McDonald
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams (@heatheradams.fitness) and Valerie Lusvardi (@valerielusvardi) sit down with returning guest Ter...
Fit Tech: Friend or Foe?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather @heatheradams.fitness and Val @valerielusvardi explore the role of FitTech in our health journeys—where it helps, where it ...
Over and Underrated with Brad Jensen
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi sit down with Brad Jensen (@thesoberbodybuilder) for an insightful and candi...
Living the Maintenance Life with Anna Loflin and Jill Myers
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi welcome Anna and Jill for an insightful conversation on maintaining a health...
Body Image and Food Fears with Celeste Rains-Turk
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi welcome Celeste Rains-Turk (@celestial_fit), a leading expert in mindset and...
Intuitive Eating with Marisa Michael, RD
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi are joined by Marisa Michael, RD (@realnutritiondietitian), a registered die...
Making Those Resolutions Stick
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi explore how to set and maintain New Year’s resolutions that lead to lastin...
Making Sense of Gym Lingo
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi share insights and personal experiences to help listeners feel confident nav...
Celebrate with Intention
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi explore practical strategies for navigating the holiday season with confiden...
Are You Sandbagging?
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi explore the concept of “sandbagging” in fitness—underestimating one’...
A Day in the Life with Teresa McDonald
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi welcome Teresa McDonald (@mrs.t_mac), a dedicated planning consultant and fi...
Fat Loss, Part 3: When Is It Enough?
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Val Lusvardi explore the complex relationship between fat loss and self-worth, asking the key...
Fat Loss, Part 2: Tips for Success
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Heather Adams and Val Lusvardi on Training Age as they explore tailored fat loss strategies for every stage of your fitness journey. In thi...
Fat Loss, Part 1: Managing Expectations
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season Two kicks off with a three-part series on fat loss, starting with managing expectations. This episode addresses common misconceptions fueled by...
Taking Our Own Advice
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you realize it's time to take your own advice. Last night, amidst a flurry of 'tired mom' texts, Valerie and I came to a real...
Telling a New Story with @irisdeadlifts
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we welcome Iris (@irisdeadlifts), a seasoned nutrition, strength, and hypertrophy coach with Beth Feraco Fitness. She's also the co-ho...
Changing Our Minds with Austin Current
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we welcome Austin Current to discuss his fascinating journey in the fitness industry—from his beginnings as an IFBB pro bodybuilder to be...
Maintenance Requires Effort
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as we tackle the art of maintenance. We'll discuss how maintaining is about embracing balance, understanding the various phases of diet...
Getting Glutes
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to crafting powerhouse glutes with our no-nonsense discussion, as we ditch the fitness fluff and guide you straight to what works. ...
Push Forward? Or Pull Back?
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Training Age, where hosts Heather and Val unravel the intricacies of fitness at every stage of your journey. This conversation steers ...
Building Muscle with Chris Barakat
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we welcome the incredibly insightful Chris Barakat, a pro bodybuilder, coach, and academic, who shares his professional journey and insight...
Patience in the Process
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Training Age for an engaging and heartfelt exploration into the intricacies of long-term fitness and health journeys. Listen in as our clie...
Progressive Overload
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Training Age as we unpack the multifaceted concept of progressive overload in fitness training. Listen in as we tackle the common misunders...
The Power of Protein
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to a healthier, stronger you as we dissect the crucial role of protein in your fitness journey. Discover not only the science behin...
Thriving in Maintenance
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle in our latest episode that guides you through the nuanced world of weight maintenance...
Stage Lean vs Lifestyle Lean with Erin Moore
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Moore joins our latest Training Age session, revealing her story from in-person training to the digital realm. Striking a unique chord with her &...
Adding Nuance
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many people attempt complex workouts only to end up feeling frustrated and less motivated. They often get overwhelmed by the flood of fitness and nutr...
Documenting Your Progress
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Val and Heather dive into the role of form videos and progress pictures in reaching fitness goals in this episode. They explore how these tools not on...
Managing Menopause with Joanna Dara
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Val and Heather, along with their guest Joanna Dara, a Hormone and Nutrition Specialist, explore the complex stages of perimenopause ...
Training Volume
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever puzzled over training volume and its role in hypertrophy coaching? We break down the concept into bite-sized pieces and draw the connections to m...
Drop the "All or Nothing" Mindset
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how you can stay true to your health goals while navigating the maze of tempting holiday feasts? Can you imagine a festive season where yo...
Focus on the Look, Not the Scale
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather and Val explore the power of looking beyond the scale and focusing more on body composition changes. Val, for instance, share...
1-on-1 vs. Group Coaching
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're witnessing more women then ever embracing weightlifting, making us ponder whether we are raising the strongest generation of women ever. We...
Midlife Revelations with Karen Jackson
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how a change of perspective can redefine your approach to health, fitness, and aging gracefully? That's precisely what we explore w...
The Realistic Hack-Your-Metabolism Starter Pack
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if we told you that the secret to 'hacking' your metabolism doesn't involve any magic pills or crazy diets, but understanding your...
Being a Beginner
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to jog down memory lane with us, as we introduce the idea of Training Age and recount our personal fitness journeys. We'll kick off by ...