187 episodes

Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.

Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Barpath Fitness

    • Health & Fitness

Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.

    Q&A 86: Hip Mobility; Lifting Dos & Don’ts During Pregnancy; Fast Twitch Muscle Fibers

    Q&A 86: Hip Mobility; Lifting Dos & Don’ts During Pregnancy; Fast Twitch Muscle Fibers

    Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: Where to start with increasing hip mobility?90/90 stretch explanation videoCouch StretchActive Runner’s Stretch How to Stretch and Strengthen the HipsQuestion 2: Dos and Don’ts for strength training while pregnant? What are your favorite pelvic floor strengthening exercises?Interview with Dr Krystyna Holland Question 3: How do you train and strengthen fast twitch mus...

    • 15 min
    Post Workout Recovery

    Post Workout Recovery

    In today’s episode of the podcast we talk about post workout recovery. The best recovery methods are free and are just good habits to have in general. We unpack why getting enough quality sleep is the absolute best way to recover. We also talk about why eating enough, hitting your daily protein needs, and having a quality diet is also crucial for recovery. We also talk about proper hydration, electrolytes, supplements, massage, cold & hot therapy, and compression garments. Then we g...

    • 32 min
    Q&A 85: Losing Weight Without Losing Muscle; Elbow Pain; Appetite Control

    Q&A 85: Losing Weight Without Losing Muscle; Elbow Pain; Appetite Control

    Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: I’ve been advised to lose weight to manage my health condition (thyroid problems). The only type of workout performed was cardio (running, dancing, brisk walking etc), but l feel like I am losing muscle mass. Can anyone suggest some strength exercises and with how many sets & reps I should start?Episode 39: How to Start Strength TrainingEpisode 16: Progressive Overload, Pe...

    • 14 min
    Basic Tips for Strength Training

    Basic Tips for Strength Training

    Having proper technique for strength training is very important, especially when you are starting out. In this episode of the podcast, we share some tips for you to keep in mind for strength training. Our tips apply to proper form and technique at the gym and how to create a solid program for yourself. This episode will set you up for success, especially if you’re new to strength training.In this Episode, we talk about: BreathingWear Proper (or no) Footwear Proper FormWeight Selecti...

    • 31 min
    Q&A 84: Stubborn Arms; Band vs Cable Woodchops; Workout Tracking Apps

    Q&A 84: Stubborn Arms; Band vs Cable Woodchops; Workout Tracking Apps

    Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: What to do about stubborn arms? My clothes are starting to fit me better, but there is still fat on my arms..Question 2: What are the differences between the band and cable machine when doing woodchops?Question 3: What iPhone app do you use to track workouts?Tune in to hear our answers!Check out our program STRONGER www.barpathfitness.com/stronger

    • 17 min
    Gym Etiquette

    Gym Etiquette

    In today’s episode of the podcast, we asked our Facebook group members what their biggest gym pet peeves were and we received a lot of responses. So, we have an entire episode of ranting about your biggest pet peeves at the gym. This episode is not only relatable, but is also a nice refresher on how to be a decent person at the gym. We go over: Basic Gym Etiquette Everyone Should KnowDon't Get In A Lifter's WayStay Out Of A Lifter's ViewDon't Distract A LifterDon't Destroy Equipment...

    • 35 min

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