Chronically Fit and Functional

Amanda Jessop, CSCS
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED DAILY

Hello! My name is Amanda Jessop. I am a certified online functional personal trainer AND I have chronic Lyme disease. This podcast will be about all of the things I have learned along the way on my journey to heal myself & everything to do with functional fitness. The information in this podcast will help you improve your health, your movement, Your body. The topics will challenge your outlook on mainstream health and medicine, traditional exercise, and what it means to be healthy. Apply to train with me online at linktr.ee/bibnr4l

Episodes

  1. Episode 9: Peptides-The Growing Therapy of Functional Medicine

    04/23/2024

    Episode 9: Peptides-The Growing Therapy of Functional Medicine

    In This episode we will be talking about peptides, what they are, who should take them, and I go into detail about specific peptides for specific conditions: Weight loss, Immune System, Joint Issues, etc. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any supplement program.

    23 min
  2. Episode 8: Mistakes People With Chronic Illnesses Make When Starting to Workout

    02/20/2024

    Episode 8: Mistakes People With Chronic Illnesses Make When Starting to Workout

    In today's episode, I am diving into the DO's and DONT's of starting exercise with a chronic illness. I have learned a lot through my own trial and error, and now I specialize in training people with chronic illnesses. In this episode you will learn: - Why diving into intense workouts is NOT a good idea - The type of workouts that will flair you up -Appropriate starting type exercises -Identify what exercise is right for you and your body -Recovery work to help prevent an after workout inflammatory reaction -The type of massage that is CRUCIAL to recover from a workout -Why your nervous system needs work before you start to workout You can e-mail me at LoneStarFM85@gmail.com if you are interested in online training with me!

    12 min
  3. Episode 7: Top 30 Health Hacks for 2024

    01/08/2024

    Episode 7: Top 30 Health Hacks for 2024

    In this episode, I will be going over 30 health hacks that you can start in the new year. These hacks come from my experience healing my body from Lyme, being a personal trainer, and my love for just improving health. You Will Find Out: - The best new treatment for joint pain and inflamattion -How to make alkaline water without buying a bottle at the store - How to decreases stress in just minutes! -The best way to detox If you are interested in 1:1 Online training, e-mail me at LoneStarFM85@gmail.com

    23 min
  4. Episode 6: 2023 Gift Guide for The Functional Fitness Enthusiast

    12/13/2023

    Episode 6: 2023 Gift Guide for The Functional Fitness Enthusiast

    In this episode of the Chronically Fit & Functional Podcast, I go over my top ten functional fitness gifts for the holidays this year! Every fitness buff likes new toys at Christmas! Some are new products, some have been out for a while. I will break down: -Benefits of each piece of equipment -the foam roller that MIKE BOYLE endorses! -Cost of each one -And recommendations based on fitness level I have hosting a FREE LIVE Webinar on December 21st! Uncovering the Hidden Truth Behind Healing Your Chronic Pain. You have the ability to heal your body! To attend the webinar you MUST register here------> Webinar PNM (mailchi.mp)

    15 min
  5. Episode 5: Whole Body System Fitness

    11/27/2023

    Episode 5: Whole Body System Fitness

    In this episode I go over my signature method of training my clients, called Whole Body System Fitness. Working on multiple systems of the body to achieve your fitness goals. In this episode you will learn: -How specific systems in your body can contribute to your fitness results - Why just working on the muscle part of fitness is not enough - How to work out in a way that prevents chronic illness and diseases -What influenced my training style to switch to this type of training -Why thinking outside the box is good for your health -How to work out in a way that prevents injuries and prevents pain. I am launching my 2024 PAIN NO MORE PROGRAM January 8th! This is an inside out approach to healing your chronic pain. Most programs only work on the movement part, BUT like I say in this episode, you have other systems in your body that are contributing to your pain. So in this 8 week online program, you will learn how to optimize these systems so that you can go back to doing the things you love to do. LINK-HTTPS://mailchi.mp/13ad2691722e/2024-pain-no-more

    37 min
  6. Episode 4: 3 Reasons You Have Pain With Exercise

    11/06/2023

    Episode 4: 3 Reasons You Have Pain With Exercise

    In This episode, I go over three things that can cause pain in exercise, and in every day life. If you are someone who has struggled with chronic pain, been to multiple doctors, tried different programs, with little relief, then this podcast is for you. You are about to listen to some MIND BLOWING information. In This episode you will learn: - How different systems in the body contribute to pain -The system in the body, that when congested, can create inflammation throughout the body -How Joint Pain is not always a joint pain problem - How Congested Lymph Nodes contribute to pain -How To Optimize Your Lymphatic System -How the Vagus Nerve Contributes to Pain -How to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve -Signs & Symptoms of a dysfunctional nervous system -How Your Diaphragm Can Help Reduce Pain -The Toxic Side Effects Of Mouth Breathing -How to Correct Mouth Breathing -How Dysfunctional Breathing Contributes to pain I am a certified online fitness instructor offering online training worldwide. Go to linktr.ee/BIBNR4L for more information

    30 min
  7. Episode 3: The Toxic Bucket Theory Of Health & Disease

    10/30/2023

    Episode 3: The Toxic Bucket Theory Of Health & Disease

    In this episode, I break down the toxic bucket theory of health and disease, and how toxins contribute to disease and chronic conditions. You will learn about 7 the most immune affecting toxins you come into contact with daily, and how to limit your exposure. Additionally, you will learn: - What negative things in you consume fill up your 'toxic bucket' -How to avoid exposure to the 7 most immune affecting toxins -What toxin is in 80% of our commercial coffee -My traumatic experience with mold, and how you can identify and prevent toxicity -The common other products that have mold in it -The toxin that is DAMAGING your Gut -How Intermittent Fasting boosts our immune system -The most cost-effective way to consume clean filtered water -The BEST kind of magnesium to help with constipation -What vitamin plays a key role in chronic pain and pain processing - How a congested Lymphatic System is the secret problem to your joint pain -The supplement to take daily that binds to toxins in your body and removes them My podcast contest is continuing on through November 7. Leave a review here about the podcast, then tag me and your review on IG or FB. PRIZE- Win 2 thirty minute LIVE virtual personal training sessions with me! One entry per person.

    44 min
  8. Episode 2: Functional Fitness 101

    10/30/2023

    Episode 2: Functional Fitness 101

    In this Episode of the Chronically Fit & Functional Podcast, your going back to college to learn everything about functional fitness! Ok not really, more of a crash course. Here is what you will learn: -What is the REAL definition of Functional Fitness? - The differences between Functional Strength Training & Body Building - Who the 'godfather' of functional fitness is - The evolution of Functional Fitness - How Functional Training healed my body from overuse Injuries - Benefits of Functional Training - Why I have all my clients doing Functional Training - The two types of mobility you AREN'T including in your workouts - The different components of functional fitness and how they can benefit you Also- I am holding a contest, if you leave a review and then tag it with me on your IG post, you get entered into winning 2 thirty minute LIVE online training sessions! Only one entry per person.

    18 sec

  9. 10/20/2023

    Episode 1: From Functionally Fit to Chronically Ill

    In this episode I will be sharing with you my story of how I became a trainer and when I got diagnosed with Lyme disease. This is going to set the stage for all of the topics to come.  In this episode you will learn About: -What the Functional Movement Screen is and how it can help your fitness journey - What lyme disease is, the common journey that most people go on to eventually get diagnosed. -My Multiple Trips to the Psychiatric wards - The common traumatic events that typically come with every lyme disease diagnosis story -The difference between traditional medicine and functional medicine -All the infections that go along with Lyme Disease, You don’t get just Lyme. - My struggle with being put on multiple psych medications when it wasn’t a psych issue Apply to work with me online as your fitness coach at linktr.ee/BIBNR4L My podcast contest is continuing on through November 7. Leave a review here about the podcast, then tag me and your review on IG or FB. PRIZE- Win 2 thirty minute LIVE virtual personal training sessions with me! One entry per person.

    28 min
  • 9 Episodes

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Hello! My name is Amanda Jessop. I am a certified online functional personal trainer AND I have chronic Lyme disease. This podcast will be about all of the things I have learned along the way on my journey to heal myself & everything to do with functional fitness. The information in this podcast will help you improve your health, your movement, Your body. The topics will challenge your outlook on mainstream health and medicine, traditional exercise, and what it means to be healthy. Apply to train with me online at linktr.ee/bibnr4l

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