Excelerate Your Life

Mallory Marks
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Just your average, no six-pack, non-influencer chick here to make health and fitness simple again! Heck… let's just make LIFE simple again! My name is Mallory Marks and I am the founder of Excelerate Athletics, an online fitness coaching team that helps women unlearn diet culture crap and re-learn the truth about sustainable health and fitness. With this podcast, I want to help you do that too plus EXCELERate your life, in all areas. Through solo and guest episodes, we'll break down the basics of health, fitness, and nutrition, chat about all the sh*t we as women go through in life that no one wants to talk about, and have lots of laughs in between. My goal is for you to walk away every week feeling like everything in life is just a little less complicated, and we're all just out here doing our best. New episodes drop every Thursday, see ya there!!

  1. Why OrangeTheory Wasn't Giving Me the Results I Wanted w/ Client Alexa | Ep. 134

    5D AGO

    Why OrangeTheory Wasn't Giving Me the Results I Wanted w/ Client Alexa | Ep. 134

    In this episode, I sit down with EA client Alexa to talk about why constantly working out still wasn't giving her the "toned" physique she was chasing. Before coaching, Alexa was doing everything she thought she was supposed to do: OrangeTheory, running half marathons, hot yoga, Pilates, meal prepping, prioritizing protein, recovery treatments… yet she still felt frustrated that her body didn't reflect the amount of effort she was putting in. This episode is NOT about bashing OrangeTheory or group fitness classes. It's about understanding the difference between: being active vs training intentionally for body recomposition and muscle building. We dive into: why more workouts don't always equal better results the difference between calorie burn and building muscle why so many women feel "skinny fat" despite working out constantly the misconceptions many women have about cardio and fat loss how Alexa shifted from chaos and exhaustion to a more intentional approach what finally helped her build the physique she had been working so hard for If you feel like you're doing "everything right" but still aren't seeing the body composition changes you want, this episode will likely hit VERY close to home. Apply for 1:1 coaching: https://go.excelerateathletics.com/fitness-coaching-application Follow Mallory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malssfitnfoods/?hl=en

    35 min
  2. 5 Signs You Are Not Ready For Fat Loss | Ep. 133

    MAY 14

    5 Signs You Are Not Ready For Fat Loss | Ep. 133

    Most women think they need more discipline, more cardio, or lower calories to finally lose fat… …but what if your body is actually telling you it's not ready for a fat loss phase yet? In this episode, I'm breaking down 5 major signs that you are NOT ready for fat loss — and why pushing harder could actually be making your results worse. We're talking about: chronic hunger and food obsession low energy and poor recovery inconsistent nutrition habits under-eating during the week and overeating on weekends relying on workouts to "earn" food poor relationship with food and body image why your metabolism, hormones, and training performance matter before cutting calories If you feel like you're "doing everything right" but still not looking toned, lean, or seeing progress… this episode is going to help you understand why. Because sometimes the most effective thing you can do for fat loss… is stop trying to force fat loss. If you're tired of spinning your wheels and want a personalized plan that actually helps you build the toned, strong physique you've been working for — while improving your relationship with food and your body along the way — apply for 1:1 coaching with the Excelerate Athletics team here: https://go.excelerateathletics.com/fitness-coaching-application Be sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it 💙

    17 min
  3. How to Become a Fitness Coach (and What Actually Makes a GOOD Coach) | Ep. 132

    MAY 7

    How to Become a Fitness Coach (and What Actually Makes a GOOD Coach) | Ep. 132

    Someone asked me recently if I had a podcast episode on how to become a coach… like what certifications to get, how to get started, all of that. And yes—we're covering that. But we're also going a layer deeper… because becoming a coach and becoming a good coach are two very different things. In this episode, I break down: How to become a fitness coach or online coach (certifications, starting points, etc.) The biggest misconceptions about coaching in the fitness industry What actually makes someone a GOOD coach (and why most people miss this) The skills, mindset, and communication it takes to truly help clients get results Why having a plan isn't enough—and what clients actually need from a coach If you've ever thought about becoming a coach, this will give you a real, honest look at what it takes. And if you're someone who's been trying to figure this all out on your own… this episode might also show you why having the right coach makes all the difference. Apply for 1-1 Coaching with EA: https://go.excelerateathletics.com/fitness-coaching-application

    31 min
  4. 5 Mistakes Women Make in a Fat Loss Phase (Why Your Cut Isn't Working) | Ep. 131

    APR 30

    5 Mistakes Women Make in a Fat Loss Phase (Why Your Cut Isn't Working) | Ep. 131

    If you feel like you're doing everything right in a fat loss phase—but your body isn't changing the way you want—it's probably not a lack of effort… it's these mistakes. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 most common mistakes women make in a cut, and why they can completely stall your fat loss results (even if you think you're in a calorie deficit). We cover: Why changing too many variables at once can backfire How "cheat meals" and weekends can quietly take you out of a deficit The biggest mistake women make with training during fat loss (and why it affects your results) Why most people don't actually have a strategy when they start a cut And the MOST important phase no one talks about: what to do after the diet ends If your goal is to lose fat, look more toned, and actually keep your results—this episode will show you exactly where most women go wrong and what to do instead. 🔥 Want help doing this the right way? The Six Week Summer Lean Challenge walks you through how to: set up your fat loss phase adjust your calories and macros correctly train to keep muscle while losing fat and transition out of a cut without gaining the weight back We start May 4th. Join here: https://go.excelerateathletics.com/summer-lean-challenge-2026 Use code POD20 for 20% off (podcast listeners only)

    31 min
  5. Want to Lose Fat for Summer? Listen to This First | Ep. 130

    APR 23

    Want to Lose Fat for Summer? Listen to This First | Ep. 130

    If you're trying to lose fat for summer and your plan is to just eat less, do more cardio, and hope for the best… this episode is for you. Because the truth is most women aren't failing fat loss… they've just never actually been taught how to do a proper cut phase. In this episode, I break down why your past fat loss attempts haven't worked, what's actually been going wrong, and what a real cut phase should look like if your goal is to lean out and look toned (not just smaller). If you feel like you're always "starting over" every summer, this is going to connect a lot of dots. And if you're ready to actually do it right this time, my 6 Week Summer Lean Challenge walks you step-by-step through a structured cut phase so you can see real results without the crash diet chaos. You can learn more and join below: https://go.excelerateathletics.com/summer-lean-challenge-2026

    22 min
  6. How to Get Lean for Summer Without Starting Over Again w/ Alaina Luchetti | Ep. 129

    APR 16

    How to Get Lean for Summer Without Starting Over Again w/ Alaina Luchetti | Ep. 129

    If you've ever lost weight… only to gain it all back (and then some), this episode is going to hit. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with my client Alaina, who lost 27 pounds in a sustainable fat loss phase, and more importantly… has actually kept it off. No crash dieting. No slashing calories into the ground. No starting over every few months. We're breaking down what her cut actually looked like, why this approach felt completely different than anything she had tried before, and how she went from 170 pounds down to the 140s, while now maintaining her results eating over 2000 calories (yes, more than she was eating before she ever started). If you've been stuck in the cycle of doing "everything right" but not seeing results, or seeing results that don't last, this episode will help you understand why. We also talk about: Why most fat loss phases fail (even when you're disciplined) What made this cut sustainable instead of miserable How to know if it's actually the right time for you to enter a fat loss phase And what it really takes to maintain your results after the cut is over This is your proof that fat loss isn't the problem… it's how most people are going about it. And if you're listening to this thinking, "okay wait… this is exactly what I want," just know we've got something coming next week that you're not going to want to miss 👀 If getting lean for summer without falling back into old patterns is the goal… stay tuned.

    43 min
  7. Cardio for Fat Loss?? Yes or No? | Ep. 128

    APR 9

    Cardio for Fat Loss?? Yes or No? | Ep. 128

    Cardio for fat loss… should you be doing more of it, or is it actually the reason you feel stuck? In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're breaking down one of the most common (and most misunderstood) topics in fitness: how cardio actually fits into fat loss. Because if you're working out consistently, doing all the cardio, eating "pretty clean"… and still not seeing your body change the way you want — this might be exactly where things are going wrong. We're getting into: What cardio really does (and what it doesn't) Why cardio stops working over time The biggest mistake women make when trying to lose fat How your body adapts to cardio (and why that matters) When to add cardio into a fat loss phase (and when NOT to) LISS vs HIIT — which is better and why How to use cardio strategically without burning yourself out If you've ever felt like you're doing everything but your results don't match your effort… this episode will connect the dots. And if you're ready to stop guessing and actually learn how to set up a fat loss phase that works — stay tuned. I've got something coming for you 👀 Join my email list for important updates, launches, and special offers! stan.store/malssfitnfoods

    22 min
  8. Fitness Trends That Work and What's a Waste of Time & Money | Ep. 127

    APR 2

    Fitness Trends That Work and What's a Waste of Time & Money | Ep. 127

    Most of the fitness industry is LOUD. Every week there's a new trend, a new tool, a new "this will finally fix everything" solution… And most of it? Either overhyped… or completely missing the point. So in this episode, we're breaking it all down: What's actually worth your time What's a waste And what falls somewhere in between We're talking through things like: – vibration plates – red light therapy masks – pre-workout – hitting 10k steps – intermittent fasting – GLP-1s – sauna and cold plunge And instead of just giving hot takes, I'm walking you through: what people think these do what they actually do and whether they truly help if your goal is to look toned or be healthy  Because that's the filter most people are missing. Not "is this trending?" Not "does this sound good?" But: 👉 does this actually help me build muscle and lose fat in a sustainable way? If you feel like you've been doing all the things… but your results don't match your effort, this episode is going to help you clean it up and focus on what actually matters.

    35 min
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Just your average, no six-pack, non-influencer chick here to make health and fitness simple again! Heck… let's just make LIFE simple again! My name is Mallory Marks and I am the founder of Excelerate Athletics, an online fitness coaching team that helps women unlearn diet culture crap and re-learn the truth about sustainable health and fitness. With this podcast, I want to help you do that too plus EXCELERate your life, in all areas. Through solo and guest episodes, we'll break down the basics of health, fitness, and nutrition, chat about all the sh*t we as women go through in life that no one wants to talk about, and have lots of laughs in between. My goal is for you to walk away every week feeling like everything in life is just a little less complicated, and we're all just out here doing our best. New episodes drop every Thursday, see ya there!!

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  • Creator
    Mallory Marks
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Excelerate Your Life

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