I'm Done Playing Small

You might have noticed I skipped last week. This episode is a quick update on where I’ve been and what’s coming.I’ve been behind the scenes working with new clients and restructuring my business, including how I create content. I’ve realized I’ve been staying in my comfort zone online, and I’m done with that. I want to show up more as myself, share my perspective, and not be afraid to challenge ideas.click here to send fan mail :)my instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/andreamartinez.fit/

For Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m talking about growing up Mexican American, what it means to be a Latina in fitness, and the family sacrifices that shaped my life. I’m also taking on the idea that Mexican food is “unhealthy,” because there’s a lot to love about our cuisine.click here to send fan mail :)my instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/andreamartinez.fit/

Every few months you decide you're going to "lock in."That you're going to be consistent, dial in your nutrition, show up to every workout. And then two weeks later you're back to square one wondering why you can't just lock in. You skipped a step.In this episode I'm talking about why discipline isn't something you can just decide to have — and why the people who seem to snap back into their routine effortlessly have actually earned that ability through a season of real, unglamorous hard work. That bounce back isn't luck. It's muscle memory. And you can't have muscle memory for something you've never actually built.If you keep resetting and can't figure out why you can't stay consistent, this episode is going to make a lot of things click. And if you're ready to actually go through that season of building it for real — DM me on Instagram at @andreamartinez.fit and let's talk about what that looks like for you.click here to send fan mail :)my instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/andreamartinez.fit/

I work in both worlds — group Pilates classes every morning, and 1:1 coaching with women trying to lose fat and build muscle. This week I'm breaking down what group fitness (Pilates, HIIT, cycling, all of it) is actually good for, and where it falls short if your goal is changing your body.We're covering:Why group classes are built to make you feel good, not to progressively overload your musclesWhy that's not a conspiracy — it's just the business model (happy clients = renewed memberships)Why reformer springs aren't reliable progressive overload (and why the same "blue spring" isn't the same everywhere)The real reason you can go to Pilates 5x/week and still not feel tonedWhy group fitness is still incredible as a gateway — especially for women intimidated by the gym — but why there's a point where you have to graduate into strength training to actually see resultsWhat being "toned" actually requires: visible muscle + low body fat, which takes progressive overload, enough protein, and timeIf you've ever felt confused about why consistent group classes aren't giving you the results you want, this one explains exactly why.I work with women 1:1 to help them lose fat and build muscle. If that sounds like something you're interested in, apply to my 1:1 coaching.click here to send fan mail :)my instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/andreamartinez.fit/

I'm breaking down my actual supplement stack this week — no crazy routine, just what I take and why.The 2 I take daily:Women's multivitamin (liquid, from Mary Ruth's)Creatine — my #1 non-negotiable supplementWe're talking about why creatine deserves way more credit for women specifically: supporting muscle and bone mass (especially heading into perimenopause/menopause), reducing bloating and puffiness, supporting cellular hydration, and even helping with mood and brain fog around your cycle. And NO — it will not make you bulky. That takes years of dedicated training, not a scoop of creatine.The extras I rotate in as needed:Electrolytes (dehydration days)A magnesium/melatonin sleep blend (Beam)A nootropic for focus (Gray Matter) — my swap for a second coffeeWhat I don't take: fat burners, GLP-1s, or anything promising a shortcut. My stack is built around recovery, muscle health, and brain function — that's it.Not medical advice — always check with your doctor before starting a new supplement, especially if you're managing a health condition.click here to send fan mail :)my instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/andreamartinez.fit/

No fitness today lol. Taking you through why I love Halloween and why it's such a big deal in the Martinez Household. From core childhood memories, to meeting the love of my life, to getting engaged ... it's become a celebration, a tradition, and a way to honor my mom. click here to send fan mail :)my instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/andreamartinez.fit/

This week I'm talking about something that comes up constantly in my DMs: feeling intimidated at the gym — especially in the weight section, especially as a woman in a male-dominated space.We're breaking down:Why 90% of the "everyone's watching me" feeling is all in your headWhy the weight section isn't just "for the guys" — you're paying for that membership tooThe mindset shift from "I don't know what I'm doing" to "everyone started as a beginner"Why nobody at the gym is actually paying attention to you (and that's a good thing)How showing up for yourself inspires other women, even when you don't realize itIf you've ever hesitated to walk up to the squat rack because you felt like you didn't belong — this episode is for you. You belong in every square inch of that gym. Time to take up space.click here to send fan mail :)my instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/andreamartinez.fit/

If you've been putting off getting your nutrition together because you don't have time to meal prep on Sundays — this episode is going to change things for you.I'm a fitness coach. I'm in shape. And I do not spend three hours on a Sunday prepping a week's worth of food. Not even close. In this episode I'm walking you through exactly how I eat every single week — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — without a single dedicated meal prep session. Just five extra minutes added onto whatever I'm already doing, and I'm set up for success the next day.We're talking about why lunch is the meal that trips most people up, how I use dinner leftovers to solve that problem, what I eat on the mornings I have to be at the studio before 6 AM, and why the complicated Sunday routine you see all over Instagram is not the only way to stay consistent with your nutrition.It's not groundbreaking. It's just what actually works.And if you want the exact meals I'm making this week — DM me the word "LIST" on Instagram and I'll send you my grocery list and meal plan. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the whole week. The same meals that have been getting me results.click here to send fan mail :)my instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/andreamartinez.fit/

I saw a post this week that claimed five Pilates moves will flatten your stomach. And I need to address it — because it's not the full picture and women deserve better information than that.I'm a Pilates instructor. I'm also a strength coach. And I'm telling you that no workout, no matter how many times you do it, is going to give you a flat stomach on its own. The real work is in your nutrition. Tracking your macros, eating in a calorie deficit, getting the right proportions of protein, fats, and carbs — that's what actually shows the results you're working toward in the gym.In this episode we're talking about why nutrition will always matter more than your training, why going to the gym is actually the easy part, and what it really takes to have visible abs and a toned body. The fitness internet is full of posts that give you half the truth. This is the other half.If having a flat stomach, toned arms, sculpted legs and a lifted booty is your goal — DM me the word "TONED" and let's talk.click here to send fan mail :)my instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/andreamartinez.fit/

Fair warning — you can probably hear my dogs in the background of this one. I'm recording from my couch at 8:30 in the morning, running on bad sleep, with cramps that have been beating my ass for three days straight. I called in subs for my other 3 classes this morning. I feel completely terrible.And I'm here anyway. Because that's the point.This is episode 12 and I haven't missed one yet — and I'm not starting today. In this episode I'm talking about consistency. Not the pretty, aesthetic, everything-went-according-to-plan version. The real version. The showing up on your worst days version. The putting in the reps even when you have absolutely nothing left version.We're getting into how mastering consistency in the gym was the thing that made it trickle into every other area of my life — my podcast, my business, my content, my mindset. Why the gym is one of the hardest things you can choose to do consistently, especially in a country where temptation is literally everywhere. And why so much of your fitness journey is actually mental — and what changes when you finally figure that out.I might be a little delulu in this one. Bear with me. But I think it might be one of the most honest episodes I've recorded yet.click here to send fan mail :)my instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/andreamartinez.fit/