Your Strongest Body
This show is all about helping you build YOUR strongest body with so you can live your life to the fullest! And I'm going to help you do it without a scale or fad diets, or wellness grifting, or shame.
I'm your host Betsy, a certified strength and conditioning specialist who has been working as a personal trainer for 13 years. I've helped countless clients get stronger, faster, move without pain, fall in love with how they look, and develop a deep appreciation for all they are capable of. And in this show I'm sharing it all with you, training tips, nutrition guidance, recovery strategies, and a whole lot of body image nuance you won't find in most corners of the fitness industry. Your strongest body is closer than you think and I'd LOVE to help you discover it!
Episodes
157 episodes
Strength Training Is Bad For Weight Loss
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if lifting weights is not going to help you achieve your weight loss goals! But that doesn't mean it isn't amazing for your health, your life, and changing how you look in the mirror. That's right, liftin...
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Episode 157
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18:06
Trainer Tip Tuesday: The Best Cardio For Fat Loss
Everyone wants to know... "What should I do for cardio?" While it varies based on the goal, there are clear winners for fat loss and I share how to chose which is right for you.
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Episode 156
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20:32
How Individualism Is Ruining Your Chance At Fitness Success
We're talking toxic individualism and the direction of the fitness industry that systematically disadvantages groups in need of more help. I get direct about what I believe, how I aim to make changes, and how this directly impacts your own fitn...
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Episode 155
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30:02
Trainer Tip Tuesday: Good Form Is Dependent On This One Thing..
If you want to perfect your form, this one is for you. Spoiler alert, this is going to bring the nuance and have you thinking more. I look at what your anatomical structure means for finding your perfect form!
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Episode 154
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10:44
The Worst Piece Of Fitness Advice You'll Ever Get
In a world where literally anyone can assert themself as an expert on the internet, I need you to watch out for this one piece of fitness advice. Let me save you heartbreak and money because if someone is peddling this they are likely going to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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20:23
Catching you up: 🍒 recovery, kids home sick, and my favorite body image tool
It felt like it was time to get you up-to-date with what's been going on with me and share some thoughts on breaks from exercise, managing your health and fitness goals when life is unpredictable, and an underrated tool to transform how you see...
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Episode 152
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31:48
Trainer Tip Tuesday: How To Tell If You Are Going Too Heavy?
If you know me, you know I am usually preaching the importance of lifting heavier. But is there a point where you are going too far? How do you make sure you aren't sacrificing form for those next 5lbs? I give you tips to use in your workout to...
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Episode 151
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9:34
Get Rid Of The Guilt And Actually Change You Behavior
If you find yourself constantly saying, “I know I should be doing”, but never actually doing it, this episode is for you. I give you three questions to ask yourself to help you get unstuck and actually start doing the things you want to do.
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Episode 150
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31:31
Trainer Tip Tuesday: You Should Be Using Straps
In this episode I am breaking down the purpose of lifting steps, why you should be using them and which specific exercises to use them for. Str...
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Episode 149
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12:43
3 Foods You Need To Be Eating More Of If You Have A Body Recomposition Goal
If you really want to build muscle and lose body fat at the same time, then you need to focus on eating MORE of these foods. I give you simple ways to add foods that will help you feel fuller and build the physique you want!
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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24:44
Trainer Tip: Fix Your Warm-Up
It's trainer tip Tuesday and I'm giving you the key parts of a good warm up and how to build it for yourself so you can fix your warm up for your next workout. Examples of dynamic st...
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Episode 147
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16:13
Why Goals Aren't Important This Year
Yes, the title is a little click-baity but just having goals without a system is going to leave you stuck in the same cycle of never seeing a change. In this episode I'm talking about how to build systems for long term success no matter what th...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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19:29
Trainer Tip: Add Stability To Build Muscle
It's trainer tip Tuesday and I'm giving you a quick tip to build muscle faster!
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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8:29
Trainer Tip: Split The Weight In Your Sets
New Tuesday format over here! Dropping short tips you can use immediately and this one is all about what to do when you aren't sure if it's time to go up in weight on a lift.
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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10:12
Secrets To A Holiday That Doesn't Ruin Your Progress
This isn't just another "hack your holiday" episode. Instead, I'm sharing some nuanced tips to help you make choices that help you reach your goals while also finding joy and ease.
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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23:45
Are You Already Behind On Your 2026 Goals?
While it's definitely a little more nuanced, the answer is yes! The best thing you can do for achieving your goals is being more proactive! I explain why and what to do to get started in this episode.
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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19:05
The 7 Keys To Hitting Your Body Recomposition Goals
Whether you know it or not, most women with physique goals are trying to achieve body recomposition, building muscle and losing fat at the same time. In this episode, I'm explaining how to do this and the 7 essential keys to see results. <...
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Episode 141
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32:06
Do You Need Tough Love?
We hear it a lot. "I need some tough love." Whether you feel stuck or you are consistently having trouble sticking to the workouts and eating habits. Is "tough love" the answer? In this episode, I'm talking about the coaching technique that mig...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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20:23
Why I Don't Tell My Clients How Much Weight To Lift
If you are hiring a coach, you might think, "they will tell me exactly what to do including what weights I should use every time". And while some coaches may do some variation of this I don't often give my clients specific amounts of weight to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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22:16
4 Ways To Actually Make Working Out Fun
Buckle up cause I have some impassioned thoughts about how working out should make you feel and it is NOT miserable! I am giving you 4 actionable tips to enjoy your workouts more which in turn leads to more sustainability and results!
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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20:45
The Magic of Running at Party Pace with Dr. Ali Marty
Join me and special guest Dr. Ali Marty as she talks all things RunDisney training. Ali shares her secret pixie dust she uses to help runners finish these magical races strong. Unlike much of the run training info you find, Ali’s training metho...
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Episode 137
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54:33
Has Our Protein Obsession Gone Too Far?
High-protein this, high-protein that. It feels like protein is all you hear now from fitness and nutrition influencers. Protein is essential for muscle building, recovery, and physique transformation but have gone too far? In this episode I exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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19:29
The Simple Trick To Use For Long Term Fitness Success
How do people stick to their fitness goals when progress is slow? This mindset switch and conscious habit will have you noticing and appreciating all your workouts to keep you driven even when long term progress feels slow.
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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17:06