155 episodes

Christina and Marissa delve deep into all things sustainable health & wellness. Using their experience as coaches, competitors, and lifelong learners, they bring a fresh perspective to the world of fitness.

The Barbell Lifestyle Podcast The Barbell Lifestyle Podcast

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 60 Ratings

Christina and Marissa delve deep into all things sustainable health & wellness. Using their experience as coaches, competitors, and lifelong learners, they bring a fresh perspective to the world of fitness.

    #155 - Holiday Gift Guide

    #155 - Holiday Gift Guide

    Christina & Marissa give you all the details about what to get your fit friends. From smartwatches to kitchen gadgets, all your gift giving needs are here!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (2:35) - Smartwatches

    (5:55) - WFH Setup

    (13:10) - Good Shoes 

    (21:07) - Gym Equipment

    (34:23) - Kitchen Stuff 

    (43:35) - Headphones & Supplements 

    (46:52) - Amazon Workout Gear



    Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

    Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

    • 52 min
    #154 - How To NOT Crash & Burn In Your Fitness Journey

    #154 - How To NOT Crash & Burn In Your Fitness Journey

    Christina & Marissa chat all about how they help their clients sustain their fitness journey & avoid crashing & burning!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (4:36) - Over Excitement & Making A SMART Commitment

    (13:42) - Where Are You In Your Life? 

    (19:38) - Goal Setting (Zone of Proximal Development)

    (28:12) - Increase Your Baseline

    (30:04) - Habit Forming (SCIENCE!)



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    Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

    • 37 min
    #153 - Holiday Survival Guide

    #153 - Holiday Survival Guide

    Christina & Marissa give you all the information you need to crack the code on holiday eating. After this episode, you’ll have all the tools to crush holiday food!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (8:20) - Expectation Setting

    (13:23) - Is It THAT Important To You? 

    (17:31) - What Phase Are You In? 

    (21:21) - Diet Strategy

    (25:20) - Heck Yes Foods! 

    (28:45) - Eat Slower, Check In With Yourself 



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    Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

    • 35 min
    #152 - Lean Bulking For Beginners 

    #152 - Lean Bulking For Beginners 

    Christina & Marissa chat about lean bulking and how you can bulk up as the weather gets colder!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (6:20) - What Is Lean Bulking? 

    (13:00) - The Mentality 

    (18:55) - What Is The Process? 

    (22:00) - Limiting Beliefs

    (30:50) - Macro Adjustments 

    (36:28) - Progress Pictures! 

    (40:00) - What NOT To Do



    Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

    Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

    • 43 min
    #151 - Marissa’s Interview on Elev8 Podcast

    #151 - Marissa’s Interview on Elev8 Podcast

    Marissa is a guest on the Elev8 Podcast with Kait Ann-Michelle. They dive deep on vulnerability and talk about Marissa’s journey in fitness.

    (0:00) - Intro

    (2:55) - Who Is Marissa?!

    (12:32) - Trim The Fat (But Not How You Think!)

    (21:00) - Focus Is Critical 

    (27:30) - Excuses vs. Pivoting 

    (35:24) - Pressure 

    (42:33) - Impostor Syndrome

    (51:06) - Motivation 

    (55:50) - Where Are You Now?  

    Want to reach out to Kait? 

    Instagram: @kaitannmichelle

    Podcast: Elev8 Podcast

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    Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

    • 1 hr 1 min
    #150 - Advanced Training Techniques 

    #150 - Advanced Training Techniques 

    Christina & Marissa chat about all types of advanced training. If you’re in a rut with strength training at the gym, this is for you!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (4:53) - Top Sets vs. Working Sets 

    (10:00) - Volume

    (13:05) - Auto-Regulated Double Progression

    (16:08) - RPE & RIR 

    (24:17) - Blood Flow Restriction Training 

    (29:38) - Drop Sets & Rest Pauses 

    (35:05) - Pre-Exhaust 

    (38:25) - Constant Tension 



    Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

    Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
60 Ratings

60 Ratings

kfj0304 ,

They are so helpful

I love listening to this show and have gotten a ton of knowledge and encouragement from these two. They are so sweet and you can tell they care about what they do and informing others

ShravyaK ,

Marissa and Christina are the best

I love listening to Marissa and Christina - two super inspiring ladies sharing their stories and drawing light on what it means to be strong AND love our bodies no matter how we look. Y’all - listen to this podcast, it’s great!

jackieeem ,

Great Podcast!

I’m very happy I came across this podcast! The information that Marissa and Christina cover is relatable. They provide practical advice for each topic and I have really enjoy listening to them. 100% recommend giving them a listen!

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