Selecting The Right Weight Class - Episode 189

After 236 episodes and 7 years of podcasting, we are stepping away from The Strength Academy Podcast. Listen in to hear about why we are making this change, what we are going to be working on, and how to keep in touch. We can’t thank you enough for your support over the years!      Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander @fiercelyfuelednutrition Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Joining The Strength Academy today is Denise Kirtley, a coach, bodybuilder, and founder of The Rebellion Body Method. Denise shares about the moment she knew she needed a change in her life, falling in love with bodybuilding at 50, and the three things that need to be present when creating a transformation in your life. This inspiring conversation is full of wisdom and practical tips for making positive changes. Listen in!      Connect with Denise Instagram @fiftyfitnessjourney https://www.instagram.com/fiftyfitnessjourney/  Website https://rebellionbody.com/       This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order.     Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

n this episode, we are joined by three time National Champion, Jasmyn Penn. Listen in as Jasmyn shares how she squatted 3 plates her first time ever doing squats, what has changed for her in the sport since she started in 2017, and some of the biggest lessons she has learned about coaches, nutrition, and injuries. We also get into her thoughts about social media and what she eats on meet day.      Connect with Jasmyn Instagram @jasmynspenn https://www.instagram.com/jasmynspenn/  Link Tree https://linktr.ee/jasmynspenn  @buffchicksupplements discount code: Jasmyn https://buffchick.com/  @sbdapparel https://us.sbdapparel.com/      This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order.     Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.     Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

In this episode, we are joined by inspiring guests Mallory Rowan & Josh Reyes. Listen in as they open up about running a business while competing in powerlifting meets, what lead to deciding to close the business, burnout and healing from it, and getting sober. Mallory and Josh are so warm and vulnerable and their story is relatable and hopefully comforting.      Connect with Mallory and Josh    Josh in IG @joshhreyes https://instagram.com/joshhreyes Mallory on IG @malloryrowan https://instagram.com/malloryrowan Website https://malloryrowan.com/   This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order.     Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

In this episode of the Strength Academy podcast, we dive into the challenges of training while traveling. Jenn and Kristin share personal experiences and tips for maintaining a successful workout routine on the road. From finding the right gym to dealing with different equipment and setups, listen in as they explore strategies to adapt your training program. Also discussed is the importance of maintaining pre and post-training nutrition, managing expectations, and even seeking out local lifters for gym recommendations. Listen in to discover how to stay on track and make the most of your training while away from your home gym. This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order.     Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order. In this episode of The Strength Academy Podcast, we delve into the topic of carbohydrates, discussing the difference between good and bad carbs. Spoiler alert! There are no inherently bad carbohydrates, rather it's all about understanding their role in a healthy diet, especially for athletes. Listen in as we debunk myths such as eating fat causing weight gain and clarify that consuming more calories than needed leads to fat storage, regardless of the macronutrient source. We also get into the importance of timing carbohydrate intake around workouts and the impact of age and metabolic regulation, as well as the significance of adequate calorie intake for proper performance and recovery.     Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/ To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

We have seen some athletes struggling to make weight for a competition lately. In this episode, we discuss what you ned to know if you’re going to do a weight cut to make it into a weight class, what are the best ways to do it, and what not to do. We also get into the diet and nutrition perspective as well as considerations for doing a water cut specifically and alternatives to water cuts and when you’re underweight.        To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Collagen supplements have been gaining popularity lately with athletes and celebrities touting benefits such as anti-aging, hair growth, and decreased joint pain. Is it as good as they say? Listen in as we break it down for you and discuss what collagen is and how it is used in our body, the current research and benefits, our personal experience, whether you should take it, and how to know you’re getting a quality collagen supplement.     To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Feeling a little lost with no powerlifting meets on your calendar? Today we are sharing some of our favorite tips, our personal experience, and how to handle training with no upcoming meets. We cover goals and motivation, diet, how to approach training, and more. To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Today we are talking to Powerlifting and Nutrition Coach and host of The Power in Lifting Podcast, Solana Lewis. Solana is doing so much for the sport these days, Listen in as she shares about her background in sports and how she found powerlifting, her thoughts on personal training, her accomplishments and goals going forward as well as being a referee at powerlifting meets, her motivation for being a commentator and where she thinks the sport is headed.     Follow Solana: Instagram @solana_lifts https://www.instagram.com/solana_lifts/  SPECIAL OFFERS FOR PODCAST LISTENERS:   Courage and Grace Use code STRENGTH at https://www.cgbodycare.com/ for 15% off your first order    To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram