Episodes
This week, Liz is joined by influencer and ex-gymnast, Sarah Dorough Bond. Sarah shares her journey - everything from life as an athlete, dealing with long-term injuries, and life as a married woman. She shares her tips to stay active while staying healthy, and how to navigate workig out with your partner. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG, YT, and TikTok: @liftswithliz
Published 05/06/24
Published 05/06/24
Coming to the end of 24, liz recpas all the major changes that have gone on this past year and a new change that has not been announced yet, until now. She also recaps her birthday weekend and goes into some hot topics, including everyone's unwarranted rage about Kyle Richards' new healthy lifestyle. Follow Liz on all socials: @liftswithliz Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat
Published 04/29/24
This week, Liz is joined by one of the founders of V-Shred, Vince Sant. You may know him as the face of many ads you see but get to know him as a person, his entrepreneurial journey, and the lives he's been able to change. Liz also does a full recap of every single (yes, all 31) song on TTPD. Follow Liz on IG / YT / Tiktok: @liftswithliz Follow the Podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Vince on IG @vin_sant
Published 04/22/24
This week, Liz dives into L-Carnatine and the cautions you should take before you buy a "fat burning" supplement off the shelves. What is L-Carnitine? What does it do for our bodies? Is it worth our money? This week's hot topics include Morgan Wallen's arrest, the Golden Bachelor divorce, and OJ Simpson Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TikTok/YT: @liftswithliz
Published 04/16/24
Liz is going over Arnold Schwarzenegger's 7 tools for life, all frm his latest book: Be Useful. They might just inspire you to get up and make something of yourself today, and tomorrow, and the day after that, She also recaps the earthquake that quite literally shook New Jersey and this week's hot topics, including the Kelce boys of course. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/Tiktok/YT: @liftswithliz
Published 04/09/24
This week, NPC Bikini athlete and aspiring nurse Gianna DeJesus joins the podcast to talk about her own experiences with mental health, fitness, and life's hardships. Listen to find out how fitness transformed Gianna's life both inside and out and saved her at her lowest points. Liz also recaps the Bachelor finale and episodes 1-3 of Quiet on Set, as this week's hot topics. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG, Tiktok, and YT: @liftswithliz
Published 04/01/24
What shoudl you do when you have an injury? Rest? Keep going? Or what if I'm stiff as a rock? Liz covers best practices during this weeks epsidode! Hot topics for the week include a sad update on Kate Middleton and the series premier of The Valley. And do you put A1 suace on your steak?? Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz
Published 03/25/24
Welcome to our first ever siblings episode! This week, Liz is joined by her younger brother for double gym rats this week. They talk about everything from life after college, Liz's Sopranos watch track, and which gym rat they are.
Published 03/18/24
There's a lot of information circling about the internet -how dp you know what is true and what's just marketing bull? This week, Liz covers topics like the different kinds of whey protein, when you should eat, and how long your workouts should be. She also goes into a full Oscar's recap and the most iconic parts of the night in her opinion. And is the ghost of last week back? He just might be. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on YT/IG/TT: @liftswithliz
Published 03/12/24
I mean, its great if you do, but its also okay if thats not your forte! In this episode, explore the other ways you can exercise your physical and your mental under the sun. Seasonal depression, you don't win this time. In her personal life, Liz recaps a possible paranomal experience this week...and is Kate Middleton now an Oompa Loompa? Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz
Published 03/04/24
If you've been doing this to target your glutes... stop right there!!! Liz goes over one of the biggest glute misconceptions that she recently learned and what you should do instead to grow that peach. She recaps her shoot day adventures and reviews hip thrust machines shes tried as well! This week's hot topics cover the Albatross, Era's Tour Australia, and inspo for Bad Bunny's next album. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz
Published 02/26/24
Lifting weights won't make you manly unless your intent is to look manly. This week, guest Savana Sharp talks about her journey from NPC bodybuilding to being a WBFF Pro. Oh and those sparkly bikinis you see everywhere? Yeah, she designs those. Liz also dives into a new segment called "hot topics" and this weeks includes RGB, JG, and GRB?? Liz's 30 Day MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE challenge is live!! There's a special offer for you gym rat listeners sopay attention! Subscribe to the podcast on YT:...
Published 02/20/24
Don't have a valentine? Liz loves ya! This week, shes back from San Diego and recapping her whole journey including new gyms, new hiking spots, and a little event down in Vegas called the Superbowl. She's also sharing new finds for mental wellbeing and answering questions you guys asked on instagram this week! Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz
Published 02/13/24
ITS ANOTHER COUSINS EPISODE! Alexis is back on the podcast and the two cousins recap whats been going on in life lately - gym gains, VPR Season 11, and cropping your ex boyfriends sweatshirts into trendy new items. Alexis brough to the table some questions for Liz to answer regarding workouts and nutrition that all beginners can stand to learn a thing from. And of course, Liz goes over her interaction with Ariana Madix this week! Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on...
Published 02/05/24
Scared to bulk but want to feel cheeky in your bikini this summer? Liz shares her personal bulking experiences and ways to build muscle in a surplus without getting out of control weight wise. We're also breaking down the scam behind Fairlife's protien shakes vs Core Powers... which one is worth your dollars and which is a waste? And what even is a complete protein? The Chiefs are headed to the superbowl and it is NOT a Taylor Swift bowl so y'all can untwist your panties. Follow the...
Published 01/29/24
A personal trainer shoiuld be there as a resource for you, right? Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Find out in this episode the grudge Liz holds against commerical gym training. Cousin Greg has found his way back into the podcast topics this week as Liz recaps her thoughts from this year's Emmy's. But more importantly, this week Liz goes over the top5 excuses she hears regarding exercise and why she's calling BS on them all. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow...
Published 01/22/24
This week, Liz is joined by entreprenaur and marathon runner, Caitlyn Miller. Caitlyn talks about the relationship between weight lifting and running, the myth that running means you'll have no buns, starting her own active wear line, and leaving everything she knew behind as she moved from the northeast to the south. Liz also recaps (without spoilers) Iron Claw and shares moments from a stressful week that made her crack a smile. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz...
Published 01/15/24
Nothing anyone can tell you will prepare you for the shock, in the most literal sense of the word, that a cold plunge will give you. Pro Tip: we heard listening to the jobros while you plunge will enhance the process. Besides the cold and obvious, this week Liz dives into her experience with "bad" or mindless workouts and what to do when you feel your workout going south. She also recaps the RHOSLC finale and the bizarre work of art that is Saltburn. Follow the pod on IG:...
Published 01/08/24
New year, new tips! If you're just getting started in the gym, Liz goes over her biggest tips for beginners. Entering a new gym can feel scary but these tips will help you feel confident and in the know. She also goes over an injury experience and how she deals with recovery and having to pull back from the workout norms. Oh, and we are in a full blown John Mayer phase right now. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz
Published 01/02/24
2023 is coming to a close and Liz is recapping all her favorite moments from pop culture and her personal life from the past year. She's then joined by bikini competitor, coach, and friend Marina Peitri to discuss career changes and excuses that may be holding you back. It's a hard pill that we must swallow. Follow Liz on IG/TT: @liftswithliz Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Subscribe on YT: @liftswithliz
Published 12/26/23
The first step is getting yourself into a gym, but then what? This week, Liz breaks down the differences between trainin for strength and training like a bodybuilder. Neither are right or wrong, it just depends on your goals and what you want to achieve. She also recaps a soul crushing leg day and her thoughts on the movie Old. Subscribe on YT: @liftswithliz Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on socials: @liftswithliz
Published 12/18/23
Welcome back, Monday. We're getting personal this week with stories from Liz's past and the lessons you can learn from her mistakes. On the lighter end, Jo Bros nights 1 and 2 at Newark are fully recapped in this weeks episode with all the up close and in your face details., Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Subscribe on YT: @liftswithliz Follow Liz: @liftswithliz
Published 12/11/23
You're listening to Confessions of a Gym Rat... Live from LA! This week, Liz recaps her time so far in LA and of course her workouts at Golds and Zoo Culture. Where's the weirdest place you've ever brought luggage into? Liz will tell you hers... It's music recap season, so this week Liz shares her top artists and albums from 2023. This week's interview is with entrepreneur, mom, RN, and gym muse Sami Bossert (@samibosset), founder of P'Tula (@ptulaactive) Don't forget to follow the podcast...
Published 12/04/23
You've all been waiting for this one - this episode includes a full update of Liz's hacker situation from the time she last sat down and talked to you all, and things definetly got worse. Last week, you all submitted your favorite Thanksgiving foods on Instagram and Liz gives her thoughts and opinions about all of them. What the heck is the difference between rice dressing and stuffing? Is there even one?? And since bulking season is upon us, she closes out the episode with 5 tips you'll...
Published 11/27/23