Training Age Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi
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- Health & Fitness
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In strength training, "training age" refers to the total time and experience dedicated to developing your skillset. In life, with increased age comes increased experience. As moms, personal trainers and coaches, Val and Heather know a thing or two about both. Fitness and health can seem complicated but it doesn't have to be! Listen as they simplify fitness and biomechanics while contemplating the importance of consistency, mental resilience, and mindset. Val and Heather are here to teach you about the things that matter most in order to build your strongest self at any Training Age.
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Maintenance Requires Effort
Listen in as we tackle the art of maintenance. We'll discuss how maintaining is about embracing balance, understanding the various phases of dieting, and staying dedicated to your health goals through every slice of life.Explore with us the evolving language of healthy living and the psychological impact of labeling our eating habits. As we dissect terms like 'fat loss phase' and 'maintenance,' we introduce the concept of a 'perseverance phase,' a term that captures the ongoing effort needed ...
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Getting Glutes
Unlock the secrets to crafting powerhouse glutes with our no-nonsense discussion, as we ditch the fitness fluff and guide you straight to what works. We're cutting through the clutter of 'clickbait' workouts and exercises to review the tried-and-true strategies for sculpting your glutes. We emphasize the importance of technique and targeted exercises that go beyond the superficial to deliver real results.Elevate your game with insights on unilateral moves like split squats that promise to enh...
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Push Forward? Or Pull Back?
Welcome back to Training Age, where hosts Heather and Val unravel the intricacies of fitness at every stage of your journey. This conversation steers into the ever-relevant topic of stress management and its impact on trainability. Listen in as we introduce the 'stress bucket' analogy to help you gauge when to lean into challenges and when to ease off the gas. Drawing from personal trials, we share insights on the necessity of recognizing when your stress levels are peaking and how to effecti...
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Building Muscle with Chris Barakat
Join us as we welcome the incredibly insightful Chris Barakat, a pro bodybuilder, coach, and academic, who shares his professional journey and insights in the world of fitness. For anyone seeking to understand the commitment required for significant changes in muscle tone and physique, Chris's experience in coaching and academic research sheds light on the science behind muscle development and individual progress timelines.Listen in as we tackle the often-misunderstood topic of weight fixatio...
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Patience in the Process
Join us on Training Age for an engaging and heartfelt exploration into the intricacies of long-term fitness and health journeys. Listen in as our clients, Kari Bristow and Sara Wutzke, open up about their personal experiences with setting and striving for goals that span years, not just months. Both mothers of four, Kari shares her evolution from fitness competition to finding a sustainable lifestyle, while Sara discusses her shift from athlete to yarn shop owner and how therapy has redefined...
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Progressive Overload
Join us on Training Age as we unpack the multifaceted concept of progressive overload in fitness training. Listen in as we tackle the common misunderstandings, emphasizing that it's not just about lifting heavier weights but also about creating mechanical tension in the muscles. We explore various strategies to amplify workout intensity and offer insights into effective muscle building and breaking through plateaus. This is your chance to gain a fresh perspective on strength training and ensu...
Customer Reviews
Great show with so much information
These ladies share so much knowledge and info. They are positive and motivating too! Always happy when I see a new episode dropped!
Worth the listen!
I’ve loved listening to this podcast. There are several fitness podcasts I listen to and I love the interaction and information these two coaches share. They have great practical knowledge and I’ve learned some great tidbits that have help me with my mindset and in my fitness journey. I just wish they put out more content each month!