175 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.

    #170 - The Missing Piece To Your Weight Loss Puzzle

    #170 - The Missing Piece To Your Weight Loss Puzzle

    Christina & Marissa give you the piece (or maybe pieces?) that you’re missing during your weight loss journey. You might not be shocked that there isn’t just one thing!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (4:00) - Do Unhealthy Things ‘Work’?

    (8:30) - Acceptance

    (15:58) - David & Goliath

    (19:13) - Simplification

    (27:50) - Don’t Be Too Hard on Yourself

    (30:45) - Celebrate Wins 

    Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

    Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

    • 34 min
    #169 - Qualities of Great Coaches

    #169 - Qualities of Great Coaches

    Christina & Marissa talk all about what makes coaches great. From how they encourage you, to being a lifelong learner, you’ll find out what to look for in a coach!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (3:20) - A Coach Who Cares

    (13:23) - Check-Ins

    (22:28) - Encouragement Styles & Ownership

    (31:32) -  Leading Yourself First

    (36:00) - Always Be Learning

    Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

    Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

    • 40 min
    #168 - How To Eliminate ‘Overwhelm’ In Your Fitness Journey

    #168 - How To Eliminate ‘Overwhelm’ In Your Fitness Journey

    Christina & Marissa get into how to overcome being overwhelmed not only in your fitness journey but also in life!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (4:00) - Small Habit Trades

    (10:10) - Short Term Results 

    (14:38) - Analysis Paralysis

    (23:42) - Organization for Procrastinators

    (31:55) - Trying To Do Too Much

    (39:05) - The Power of Community

    Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

    Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

    • 47 min
    #167 - Why ‘Fitness For Women’ Is Hurting Your Progress

    #167 - Why ‘Fitness For Women’ Is Hurting Your Progress

    Christina & Marissa talk all about ‘Fitness For Women’. How much of it is just marketing and what aspects of the industry are legitimate? Find out in this episode!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (7:00) - Exercise Selection

    (13:28) - Taking Up Space

    (17:42) - Cycle Syncing Workouts 

    (22:46) - Supplement Marketing

    #17 - All About The Supplement Industry

    Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

    Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

    • 39 min
    #166 - How We Would Coach YOU - Part 4

    #166 - How We Would Coach YOU - Part 4

    Christina & Marissa get into what it would look like if they were YOUR coach! How do you come out of a diet? What is reverse dieting? Find out in the final installment of this new series!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (2:05) - When Are You Done Dieting? 

    (7:37) - Reverse Dieting

    (17:50) - Don’t Go To Extremes

    (20:19) - The Freedom It Grants You

    (24:30) - The Maintenance Phase 

    (32:09) - Use It Or Lose It 

    (38:03) - Check In With Your Mindset

    • 44 min
    #165 - How We Would Coach YOU - Part 3

    #165 - How We Would Coach YOU - Part 3

    Christina & Marissa get into what it would look like if they were YOUR coach! How do they advise on meal planning? When should you change your protocols? Find out in Part 3 of this new series!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (3:30) - Meal Planning/Prepping

    (9:14) - Progress Photos & Weight Tracking

    (14:20) - Changing Protocols

    (23:50) - Diet Breaks & Refeeds

    (33:00) - Wrap-up

    Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

    Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

    • 34 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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