KaisaFit // The Kaisa Show

What's up Team? We are putting the podcast on a quick pause as we search for a new studio. In the meantime, please come find us on Just Move and Start Moving, send in your questions, and keep moving with us!Happy holidays, Team! 50% OFF Just Move — https://justmove.com/50offAsk us a question — https://kaisafit.com/askCheck out the Just Move library! — https://justmove.com/Check out Start Moving, a workout series for true beginners! — https://startmoving.com/

Welcome back, Team! This week we’re bringing you Part Two of our discussion with Megan Young, Performance Coach for the Seattle Sounders! In this episode, we dive into Megan’s approach to training. She discusses programming for teams, training around competition schedules, and how she takes training data into account.Books that Megan recommends on the show:Synergetics by Buckminster FullerUnderstanding the Human Foot  by James EarlsFascia by Robert SchleipAlgorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom GriffithsSoccermatics by David SumpterThe Brain that Changes itself by Norman DoidgeSupertraining by Yuri VerkhoshanskyTheory U by C. Otto ScharmerThe Rise of Superman by Steven KotlerWhy We Sleep by Matthew Walker50% OFF Just Move — https://justmove.com/50offAsk us a question — https://kaisafit.com/askCheck out the Just Move library! — https://justmove.com/Check out Start Moving, a workout series for true beginners! — https://startmoving.com/

What’s up, Team! This week, we’ve got a special guest: Megan Young, Performance Coach for the Seattle Sounders! In Part One of this episode, Kaisa and Megan discuss how Megan got her start in the industry and trace the upward trajectory of her career path, from Megan’s early beginnings and the role of sports in her life growing up, to her journey towards personal training and later, athletic coaching. They touch on Megan’s motivation and drive, her successful battle with leukemia, her stellar educational pathway, and how it all led her to her role today working for the Sounders.Be sure to tune in next week for Part Two!Books that Megan recommends on the show:Synergetics by Buckminster FullerUnderstanding the Human Foot  by James EarlsFascia by Robert SchleipAlgorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom GriffithsSoccermatics by David SumpterThe Brain that Changes itself by Norman DoidgeSupertraining by Yuri VerkhoshanskyTheory U by C. Otto ScharmerThe Rise of Superman by Steven KotlerWhy We Sleep by Matthew Walker50% OFF Just Move — https://justmove.com/50offAsk us a question — https://kaisafit.com/askCheck out the Just Move library! — https://justmove.com/Check out Start Moving, a workout series for true beginners! — https://startmoving.com/

Welcome back, Team! This week, Kaisa is buzzin on no-added-sugar granola, and Mike is buzzin on a book called Atomic Habits. Then we jump into our topic for the week: the holidays! Kaisa and Mike discuss all things related to the holiday season, from holiday parties to favorite holiday meals and drinks, and how the holiday experience is different in adulthood vs. childhood. Finally, they explore strategies for handling expectations and pressure and setting boundaries to take care of yourself during this busy season, including adjusting your movement habits to better suit times of stress.50% OFF Just Move — https://justmove.com/50offAsk us a question — https://kaisafit.com/askCheck out the Just Move library! — https://justmove.com/Check out Start Moving, a workout series for true beginners! — https://startmoving.com/

What’s up, Team! Welcome back to another episode of The Kaisa Show. This week, Mike is buzzin on True Classic Tees, and Kaisa is buzzin on her new anklet from the Jenny Bird jewelry brand. Then we dive into this week’s topic: Start Moving! Kaisa and Mike discuss the launch of Start Moving as a separate product for true beginners. They talk about the differences between Start Moving and Just Move, and describe the audience the program aims to reach – those who are just getting started, haven’t moved in a while, or are recovering from injury. Then, Kaisa touches on the mission behind Start Moving, and expands on her goal of reaching the beginner audiences often ignored by other fitness platforms to help them find the right starting place.50% OFF Just Move — https://justmove.com/50offAsk us a question — https://kaisafit.com/askCheck out the Just Move library! — https://justmove.com/Check out Start Moving, a workout series for true beginners! — https://startmoving.com/

Welcome back, Team! This week on The Kaisa Show, Mike is buzzin on his trip to Astoria, Oregon, and Kaisa is buzzin on Les Schwab Tires. Then, they briefly revisit last week’s conversation on goals before jumping into this week’s topic: therapy. Kaisa touches on past relationships and how therapy helped her move through the aftermath. They also discuss approaching therapy on your own terms and the various benefits that seeking therapy can offer.50% OFF Just Move — https://justmove.com/50offAsk us a question — https://kaisafit.com/askCheck out the Just Move library! — https://justmove.com/Check out Start Moving, a workout series for true beginners! — https://startmoving.com/

What’s up, Team! Welcome back to another episode of The Kaisa Show! This week, Mike is buzzin on the Sonicare electric toothbrush, and Kaisa is buzzin on alcohol. Then we dive into this week’s topic: goals. Kaisa touches on her negative relationship with goals and how she often struggles to find motivation in a goal. We also discuss the idea of goals vs. passion and how goals tie into competitiveness and failure. And, as always, we want to hear from you! Tell us about your relationship with goals–send all your questions, thoughts, and comments our way!50% OFF Just Move — https://justmove.com/50offAsk us a question — https://kaisafit.com/askCheck out the Just Move library! — https://justmove.com/Check out Start Moving, a workout series for true beginners! — https://startmoving.com/

Welcome back, Team! This week, Mike is buzzin on his new motorcycle, and Kaisa is buzzin on eyebrow microblading. We’ve got a special episode for you today–Kaisa and Mike are responding to YOUR questions and comments! They touch on a wide variety of topics pertaining to new trainers, including burnout as a redirection, finding a balance with scheduling clients, new business struggles, redefining success, and finding your north star as a business owner. As a reminder, we’re listening, and we want to hear from you, so keep those questions coming!50% OFF Just Move — https://justmove.com/50offAsk us a question — https://kaisafit.com/askCheck out the Just Move library! — https://justmove.com/Check out Start Moving, a workout series for true beginners! — https://startmoving.com/

What’s up, Team! Welcome back to another episode of The Kaisa Show! This week, Kaisa and Mike spend some time catching each other up on their end of summer activities before shifting into What’s Buzzin. Kaisa shares a double buzz on the card game pinochle and the podcast How I Built This, and Mike shares his buzz on budgeting. Then we move on to this week’s topic: coaching! Kaisa and Mike do a deep dive on what defines a good fitness coach, from personal characteristics and experience to people skills and professional qualifications.50% OFF Just Move — https://justmove.com/50offAsk us a question — https://kaisafit.com/askCheck out the Just Move library! — https://justmove.com/Check out Start Moving, a workout series for true beginners! — https://startmoving.com/

Hey Team, and welcome back! This week we’ve got Part Two of our discussion on recovery, featuring special guest Luka Hocivar! Last week, Luka provided us with an overview of the building blocks of recovery. Now, we’re diving into the details. Luka, Mike, and Kaisa discuss the benefits of cold therapy on recovery and mental resilience, the idea that awareness precedes change, and how that relates to recovery. They also examine the relationship between active recovery, joint health, and mobility - and how this ties into the importance of strength training and building muscle50% OFF Just Move — https://justmove.com/50offAsk us a question — https://kaisafit.com/askCheck out the Just Move library! — https://justmove.com/Check out Start Moving, a workout series for true beginners! — https://startmoving.com/