Between Two Coaches

Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava
Between Two Coaches Podcast

Join Between Two Coaches, a weekly podcast helping you enjoy the fitness world with a more human approach. Each episode, we’ll bring problems faced in the fitness community to the surface and share solutions on creating a more sustainable, balanced mindset around your training goals. Consider this podcast your “go-to” on all things fitness, from a loving, supportive, no BS lens.

  1. 12 SEPT

    A Very Nick Episode - A Running Love Story

    In this conversation, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss their recent experiences and answer listener questions. They talk about Amanda's trip to Chicago for Brooks HypeFest and Nick's struggles with illness and training. They also share a grievance about influencers and pushing supplements as performance enhancers. In this conversation, Nick shares his personal journey with running and how it has been a constant in his life for the past 28 years. He talks about how running helped him feel a sense of belonging and community, and how it has transformed his life in various ways. Nick emphasizes the importance of finding passion and connection beyond the numbers on a clock, and how running can ground and challenge us in different aspects of our lives. He encourages listeners to reflect on their own running journeys and the impact it has had on them. --------------------------------------- (00:00) Introduction and Casual Chat (02:18) Real Life (08:20) Coach Nick's Recent Health Issues (11:15) Listener Questions and Feedback (19:03) Listener Love Review (20:57) Grieving Influencers Pushing Supplements (26:44) Nick's Running Journey: From Childhood to College (36:14) Rediscovering Running in Maryland and Building Community (43:37) The Love Story of Running: Belonging, Transformation, and Connection ----------------------------------- Contact us: Amanda - ⁠@amanda_katzz⁠ Nick - ⁠@nklastava⁠ Buy Me A Coffee Email - betweentwocoaches@gmail.com

    55 min
  2. 5 SEPT

    Get Fast, Stay Fit, Be Fueled! A Conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims

    On this episode Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, a female athlete performance physiologist, to discuss the physiological differences in training and nutrition for women, particularly during perimenopause. In this episode the three talk about how training, fueling and recovery needs are all different in women vs men especially when it comes to perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Sims and Coach Amanda emphasize the importance of lifting heavy weights for women, as estrogen is responsible for muscle growth and strength. The three also highlights the benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training (SIT) for women's insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial function, and fat metabolism. They discuss deload weeks, proper nutrition, sleep and some of the gender differences. Lastly they discuss Low Energy Availability and issues surrounding it and Dr. Stacy Sims answers a couple interview style questions to close out the episode. ---------------------------------------- (00:00) Introduction and Overview (02:37) Understanding the Impact of Perimenopause on Physical Fitness (10:15) The Importance of Lifting Heavy Weights for Women (18:18) The Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for Women (24:21) The Role of Recovery in Preventing Injuries and Optimizing Performance (28:41) Moving Beyond Zone Two Training: The Power of Polarized Training (38:38) Supplementation for Para-Menopausal and Menopausal Women (45:35) Pre-Fueling and Carbohydrate Intake During Exercise (50:56) The Dangers of Low Energy Availability (54:22) Interview Questions -------------------------------------- STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. With the unique opportunities Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk. Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry have established a new niche in sports nutrition and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health. Stacy currently holds a Senior Research Associate position with SPRINZ- AUT University, supervises PhD students, writes academic papers, and is on the advisory board of some cutting-edge companies, including Tonal Strength Institute, WILD.AI, and EXOS. She also has her own business (www.drstacysims.com), creating and delivering online learning material focused on women training with their physiology across the lifespan. She currently resides at the beach in Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand, with her husband and young daughter. Dr. Stacy Sims - Instagram ------------------------------ Contact us: Amanda - ⁠@amanda_katzz⁠ Nick - ⁠@nklastava⁠ Buy Me A Coffee Email - betweentwocoaches@gmail.com

    59 min
  3. 29 AUG

    Need or Nah Part 4: Recovery Edition

    In this conversation, the Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Leah Avery and Winnie Lizardo to discuss various topics related to physical therapy and recovery for Part 4 of the Need or Nah Series. They cover the effectiveness of recovery tools such as massage, compression boots, and Theragun, and also discuss the use of cold therapy and icing. They also highlight the dangers of overtraining and the importance of listening to your body. The episode concludes with the guests sharing their personal experiences and offer advice on how to incorporate rest into training programs. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the significance of rest in optimizing performance and preventing injuries. ----------------------------------------- (00:00) Introduction and Guests (03:10) Need or Nah: Recovery Tools (09:31) Need or Nah: Cold Therapy and Icing (14:39) Need or Nah: Saran Wrap and Voltaren (21:09) Need or Nah: Balance Training (25:31) Need or Nah: In person PT sessions (35:13) Need or Nah Insight on Life Stress for PT (39:29) Need or Nah: Total Rest When Injured (44:44) Need or Nah: Rest Days (49:23)Interview Questions --------------------------------------- Leah has been a practicing PT over a decade which is also when she began here running career. Prior to that she was a competitive swimmer starting at the age of 8 and retired her senior year of college. During her career she was a D1 All-American and competed at the Olympic Trials. Leah’s athletic career was anything but linear and she faced many hardships which originally lead her to a career in physical therapy. However, after starting her running journey, it was clear she had an unhealthy relationship with athletics. Her mission is to help runners reach their potential in a healthy manner by treating the person, not just the runner. And help them understand that running adds value to our lives but it is not what makes us valuable. Winnie Lizardo is a physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and certified run coach. Once a 2-sport DIII athlete (soccer & basketball), Winnie has always loved sports, exercise, and movement. After a short stint as a HS teacher, Winnie left the classroom to attend NYU where she became a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has worked with athletes of all levels and most orthopedic conditions. After having 2 kids, Winnie found the running community and has shifted her focus to helping peripartum athletes elevate their fitness while caring for tiny humans. Her favorite strength training includes lifting her kids as weights and her favorite distance is the half marathon! Winnie - ⁠Instagram⁠ Leah - ⁠Instagram⁠ Work with them - https://www.trainsmartrunstrong.com/ ----------------------------------- Contact us: Amanda - ⁠@amanda_katzz⁠ Nick - ⁠@nklastava⁠ Buy Me A Coffee Email - betweentwocoaches@gmail.com

    1h 7m
  4. 22 AUG

    Need or Nah Part 3: Running Edition

    In this episode Coach Nick and Coach Amanda have guests Elisabeth Scott and Toni Kengor on for part 3 of the Need or Nah Series talking about all things running. The guests share how they have all met one another and share their experiences with running and then dive into a range of topics and whether they are Needs or Nahs in the running world. The topics range from carbon plates shoes and strava to ending runs on round numbers. The 4 coaches share experiences and laughs and tons of their thoughts on each topic and cut through all the BS. --------------------------------------- (00:00) Intro and Guests (08:23) Need/Nah Carbon Plated Shoes (16:19) Personal Experiences with Carbon-Plated Shoes (19:56) Strava (27:03) Shoe Rotation (39:19) Running Marathons (48:48) Long Run Workouts (57:12) Run Streaks (01:05:22) Changing Running Form (01:12:51) Finishing Runs on Round Numbers (01:18:30) Zone Two Training: Need or Nah? (01:24:42) The Dangers of Double Threshold Workouts (01:30:50) Interview Questions ------------------------------------- Elisabeth Scott is the founder of Running Explained and the host of the top-rated The Running Explained Podcast. Discovering running at 29 after getting sober, she's on a mission to help runners of all levels master the sport with science-driven training to help them run faster, run longer, and enjoy every step. With personal bests of 20:07 (5k), 1:36 (half marathon), and 3:31 (marathon, BQ), her coaching emphasizes building a strong aerobic base, consistency, and whole-athlete development, guiding runners to avoid burnout and achieve their race goals. ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Podcast⁠ Toni Kengor is the Co-Founder and Certified Running Coach at Relentless Runners. As a former collegiate soccer player whose least favorite part of the sport was doing the 2 mile fitness test, she never expected to fall head over heels for the sport the way that she did. But after some convincing to sign up for her first race with her friends, she crossed the finish line and never looked back. Over a decade later, she’s transitioned from a career as a Health and P.E. teacher, to full time business owner and running coach. Relentless Runners now has a team of 10 passionate running coaches, Coaches in the Nutrition, Psychology & Strength pillars of training, and hundreds of incredible athletes! ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Podcast⁠ ------------------------------- Contact us: Amanda - ⁠@amanda_katzz⁠ Nick - ⁠@nklastava⁠ Buy Me A Coffee Email - betweentwocoaches@gmail.com

    1h 38m
  5. 15 AUG

    Need or Nah Series: Part 2 Nutrition Edition

    Welcome to Part 2 of the Need/Nah Series all about Nutrition. Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Registered Dietitians Stevie Lyn Smith and Kylee Van Horn and they discuss various topics including the importance of getting your period for athletes, the risks of consuming raw milk, and the role of processed foods in an athlete's diet. They dive into nutrition and supplements and they talk about the importance of meeting carbohydrate needs, the misconception around processed foods, and the use of collagen supplements. They also touch on the issue of before and after photos and the promotion of unrealistic body standards. The conversation then moves on to the topics of colostrum, power cleanses, and coffee enemas, with the hosts expressing their skepticism and concern about these practices. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various supplements and their effectiveness. They touch on the potential dangers of unregulated supplements, the myth of 'clean' fueling items, the unnecessary use of BCAA supplements, and the questionable benefits of ketones. ---------------------------------- (00:00) Intro and Get to know Guests (05:02) Need/Nah Getting your Period (13:06) Raw Milk (16:06) Processed Foods (20:03) Collagen (24:12) Before and After Photos (27:40) Colostrum Supplements (33:59) Coffee Enemas (39:51) Parasite Cleanses (43:02) Clean Fueling Items (47:52) Spring Energy (52:37) The Unnecessary Use of BCAA Supplements (54:46) The Questionable Benefits of Ketones (01:02:20) Interview Questions ----------------------------------- Stevie Lyn Smith is a Registered Dietitian who’s mission is to help educate and coach athletes on how to fuel their goals while not sacrificing their health and happiness. She received her B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition from SUNY Buffalo State University and M.S. in Applied Nutrition with a Sports and Fitness concentration from Northeastern University.  As a board certified specialist in sports nutrition, Stevie Lyn has helped hundreds of athletes and active individuals fuel to improve their performance, energy levels, and recovery without feelings of guilt or restriction. Drawing from her experiences growing up as a team-sport athlete to completing ten full ironman distance triathlons and countless other endurance and ultra distance races, she knows firsthand how important nutrition is to be a healthy athlete.  She has her own podcast, Real Fuel with SLS, and has contributed to a number of major publications including Runner's World Magazine, Outside Magazine, Bicycling Magazine, and Triathlete Magazine. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering to help empower others through organizations such as Girls on The Run and We Finish Together. When she’s not swimming, biking, or running you can find her outside exploring new trails or hanging with her dog. You can learn more about her and her services at stevielynrd.com and on the gram @stevielynlyn Kylee is the founder and owner of her sports nutrition business Flynutrition, which helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and skiers to learn not only the ‘why’ but the ‘how’ behind fueling for performance. Flynutrition's mission is to separate facts from fads in the nutrition space and works to provide easy nutrition solutions to help improve health and performance.  In addition to running her business, she is a freelance writer for Trail Runner Magazine, Women's Running, and Outside Run Online, co-host of podcast Your Diet Sucks, and on track to be a published author in 2025. In her free time, you can find her adventuring in the mountains of Aspen, CO, where she resides with her ultra endurance husband, Sean, and three Australian Shepherds.Website: http://www.flynutrition.org Instagram: @flynutrition3 ------------------------- Contact us: Amanda - ⁠@amanda_katzz⁠ Nick - ⁠@nklastava⁠ Buy Me A Coffee Email - betweentwocoaches@gmail.com

    1h 10m
  6. 8 AUG

    Need/Nah Series Part 1: Fitness Edition

    In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by Matt Meyer and Maddie Myers to discuss various fitness topics in Part 1 of their Need or Nah series. They cover glute activation, mobility, lifting weights, Pilates, cycle syncing workouts, fasted workouts and contrast therapy. The group goes through each topic and gives a Need or Nah about whether it is required in the Fitness world and they joke and talk about each topic. Near the end of the episode Matt and Maddie answer some question from Nick and Amanda. They conclude by sharing their best pieces of advice and encouraging listeners to prioritize consistency and find what works for them in the fitness industry. ----------------------------------------------- (00:00) Introduction and Get to know Guests (04:46) Need or Nah Start - Glute Activation (09:59) Mobility (17:22) Lifting Weights: A Must for Bone Health and Functional Strength (23:32) Pilates (28:49) The Truth About Cycle Syncing Workouts (35:50) The Pros and Cons of Fasted Workouts (40:11) Understanding Contrast Therapy (45:01) Interview Questions ---------------------------------------- Maddie Myers is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor based in New York City. Maddie advocates for a departure from short-term, narrow-minded approaches to fitness and instead strives to empower individuals to find enjoyable, sustainable movement that enhances their life. Matthew Luke Meyer is a running coach and personal trainer with years of experience helping athletes of all levels achieve their personal bests. With a focus on the marathon, Matty combines his knowledge in sports science with a passion for finding what’s possible with dedication and hard work. With a background in injury prevention and performance, Coach Matty has developed tailored training programs that have led countless athletes to success. When he’s not training or coaching, you can find him skiing or searching for the perfect crop top. Maddie - Instagram Matt - Instagram ------------------------------- Contact us: Amanda - ⁠@amanda_katzz⁠ Nick - ⁠@nklastava⁠ Buy Me A Coffee Email - betweentwocoaches@gmail.com

    50 min
  7. 1 AUG

    Dependency On Exercise, Cheerleading, Sick Dance Moves

    In this episode, the Nick and Amanda are joined by Stephanie Roth-Goldberg and discuss disordered behaviors, and dependency with exercise. Stephanie is a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders among athletes. They explore the concept of exercise addiction and the difference between addiction and dependence. They highlight signs and symptoms of exercise addiction, such as prioritizing exercise over other aspects of life, severe discomfort with rest or recovery, and compensatory exercise. In this conversation, Nick and Stephanie discuss the qualities and characteristics that can lead to a dependent and addictive relationship with exercise. They explore the role of identity formation and perfectionism in this context, as well as the influence of social media on exercise behaviors. They also touch on the prevalence of eating disorders in the fitness community and the importance of seeking specialized support for disordered relationships with exercise. ------------------------------------------ (00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction (00:47) Intro Stephanie and our week (08:04) Listener Review and Nick's Grievance (14:38) Upcoming Four-Part Series Announcement (16:36) Understanding Exercise Addiction, Obsession, and Dependency (34:41) The Influence of Social Media (40:42) Prevalence of Eating Disorders in the Fitness Community (47:55) Building a Supportive Team for Disordered Relationships with Exercise -------------------------------- Stephanie Roth-Goldberg, the founder of the Intuitive Psychotherapy NYC, is an interactive, psycho-dynamic psychotherapist and psychoanalyst. She specializes in working with eating disorders. athletes, and the intersection of the two, as well as helping people heal their relationship to their bodies and exercise. Her special interests include helping those who are suffering from body and eating disturbances as well as performance anxiety. Stephanie - https://www.instagram.com/embodiedpsychotherapist -------------------------------------- Contact us: Amanda - ⁠@amanda_katzz⁠ Nick - ⁠@nklastava⁠ Buy Me A Coffee Email - betweentwocoaches@gmail.com

    1h 1m

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Join Between Two Coaches, a weekly podcast helping you enjoy the fitness world with a more human approach. Each episode, we’ll bring problems faced in the fitness community to the surface and share solutions on creating a more sustainable, balanced mindset around your training goals. Consider this podcast your “go-to” on all things fitness, from a loving, supportive, no BS lens.

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