Rodsquad Women's Fitness

Rod and Kate Cortizo
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Rodsquad Women's Fitness

Welcome to the Rodsquad Women’s Fitness RODCAST with Rod Cortizo, who’s been helping women transform their health and figure for over 20 years. Here, you’ll learn easy-to-implement, realistic and sustainable changes you can make to improve your health and fitness and make it permanent! This is for women who want to be their best... their fittest, strongest, and leanest at any age. Enjoy!

  1. 08/22/2024

    Use This Checklist to Select Your Next Gym or Fitness Program

    Use This Checklist to Select Your Next Gym or Fitness Program! From classpass to yoga, pilates and pickleball... from personal trainers to gym memberships and group fitness classes... we know you have a lot of options! Use the points in this episode to help you determine what to look out for when choosing the route you want to go... ⇩Are you getting the results you signed up for? Have you seen consistent improvements in the last 30, 60, 90 days? Do you feel 100% comfortable in ...

    33 min

  2. 08/16/2024

    Your Joints Have an Expiration Date

    In this episode, Kate told the story of how her father's routine shoulder surgery turned into a near death experience. The type of training we promote helps to build the muscles and bones, so you're far less susceptible to falling as we age. Rod says it's actually a MYTH that women fall and break their hip. Instead, they break their hip and then they fall. A lot of girls in their younger years are abusing their joints with such extreme exercise that's totally unnecessary to achieve their desi...

    24 min

  3. 08/06/2024

    The Difference Between Weight Lifting and Training for Muscle Development (for Women!)

    Learn why this type of training can make your back pain disappear!We're talking about the power of a woman’s intuition and intrinsic knowledge of her own body. Muscle contraction releases myokines and fights disease. You start aging because you’re losing muscle. When you start training in the way we describe, no one will be able to tell your age from the back. That's why we say muscle is the organ of youth and longevity.We talked about training for life. Your range of motion and dep...

    39 min

  4. 07/30/2024

    What Kind of Woman Are You?

    In this episode, Rod explains the key differences in the attitudes of two clients, who we called "Resentment Sara" and "Proactive Sara." Train with us in Boca Raton, FL: https://www.rodsquad.com/eastboca Join us virtually with The Membership: https://www.rodsquad.com/membership

    17 min

  5. 07/24/2024

    Muscle and Mental Health

    Mental and physical health go hand in hand, but new research on myokines, also known as hope molecules, show that training for MUSCLE GROWTH specifically comes with another layer of benefits. When your muscles contract during weight lifting, they secrete chemicals into the bloodstream. One of these chemicals is myokines, which are small proteins that travel to the brain and act as antidepressants. Myokines, also referred to as HOPE MOLECULES, cross the blood-brain barrier, and impro...

    15 min

  6. 07/16/2024

    Are Abs Made In The Kitchen? Focus On This First

    If you'd like to train with us in South Florida, visit our website to request a free consultation: https://www.rodsquad.com/Stay tuned for the details on our new virtual program, THE MEMBERSHIP, coming soon. In this episode, Rod and Kate explain why you should stop worrying about your abs. Rod answers the question, "Are abs made in the kitchen?" Important reminder: You cannot spot burn fat! We gain and lose fat systemically. Whatever fat you lose in your belly, you're losing or gaining fat at...

    26 min

  7. 07/09/2024

    6 Things We Wish All Women Knew About Fitness

    In today's episode, we shared several things we wish more women knew in their quest for better health and fitness. Here are some of the points we covered: A workout that mixes cardio and strength training together will yield limited results in terms of toning, metabolism and muscle development.Random workouts are better than nothing, but for best results, you should follow a strategic program designed for womenLifting weights in a group setting can actually be dangerous, because the...

    42 min

  8. 03/15/2024

    Fact or Fiction: Dispelling the Internet's Most Common Myths and Misconceptions about Fitness for Women

    True or false? Muscle forms the foundation of your metabolism and acts as your body's protective shield. FALSE! It’s not the foundation, it’s everything. (So this one is actually true). You have to gain muscle to reverse muscle loss. Rod explained, "Where does fat actually go when we lose weight?"Why is muscle critical for fat loss? Muscle is the physical location of fat burning. The more muscle you have, the more fat you can burn! Do I need to cut out red meat to help wit...

    37 min
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    Welcome to the Rodsquad Women’s Fitness RODCAST with Rod Cortizo, who’s been helping women transform their health and figure for over 20 years. Here, you’ll learn easy-to-implement, realistic and sustainable changes you can make to improve your health and fitness and make it permanent! This is for women who want to be their best... their fittest, strongest, and leanest at any age. Enjoy!

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    • Creator
      Rod and Kate Cortizo
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2024
    • Episodes
      72
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © 2024 Rodsquad Women's Fitness
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