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
167 episodes
Is The "Dream Body" Worth The Cost?
In this episode, I'm diving into body image, aesthetic goals, young girls striving for thinness, and more. I share some vulnerable realizations and offer some suggestions for asking yourself some important questions about what your goals are re...
Trainer Tip Tuesday: Steal Your Success
In this Trainer Tip Tuesday episode, I'm sharing a tool for consistency from an unlikely place.
The Truth About Ego Lifting
Ever heard that you shouldn't be ego lifting? In this episode I'm explaining where this comes from, who should be concerned, and why I am 98% sure you could be lifting heavier to see and feel big results!
The Best Thing To Do If You Are In A Gym Funk
If you are struggling to make it to the gym lately because you hate your workouts and feel lie you aren't progressing, this episode is for you. I give you my most effective strategy or rekindling (or igniting) a love for training that will help...
Trainer Tip Tuesday: Fix The Order Of The Exercises In Your Workout
In this episode, I tell you exactly how to order your exercises to get the most muscle building impact from your workout. Check out my episode on building a g...
Trainer Tip Tuesday: Don't Guess Your Rest
If you want to see big change in your physique and strength, the key is in the rest period. In this episode I explain why and how to use your rest as a tool for gauging your effort.
The Scale Is Keeping You Soft
If you are trying to change your body composition and just can't seem to see a change, I may know the culprit. In this episode I'm breaking down the reasons why scale weight and our ideas of goal weight can actually keep us from building a tone...
Trainer Tip Tuesday: What To Do When A Rep Doesn't Feel Right
I'm sure you've experienced a rep where all of a sudden something feels "off" and then you are flooded with worry. In this episode, I'm helping you discern the difference between pain that requires stopping the workout versus strategies for fig...
The Nutrition Mistake That's Keeping You From Seeing Change In The Mirror
You aren't alone if you feel like you are doing "all the right things" and you still can't see a change in your physique. And I know the reason why. In this episode, I'm telling you the mindset mistake you are making about your nutrition and th...
Trainer Tip Tuesday: How To Set Up Machines For YOUR Body
Ever sat down on a machine in the gym and thought to yourself, "is this right?""In this episode I explain why you want to set up machines in the gym to fit your specific body and give you a step-by-step process on how to do it.
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...
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.
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...
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!
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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!
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...
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...
Trainer Tip: Add Stability To Build Muscle
It's trainer tip Tuesday and I'm giving you a quick tip to build muscle faster!