This week, we're welcoming Alex Rice to the podcast for some fun & gains. Everyone's favorite garage gym go-er is here talk about getting comfortable in the gym, snacks, consistency, realistic routines, fav books & more. Plus, Britt & Alex cap things off with a game of fitness this-or-that! Timestamps 1:15 today’s ep 1:30 digging in today 1:45 Britt’s weekly recap 4:34 fill up your cup 6:15 WELCOME Alex 7:00 California 9:20 interaction/connection 11:20 how Alex got into fitness 15:00 early Instagram 16:20 getting comfy with a squat rack  20:00 the importance of form 20:40 mobility = confidence in form 21:50 Alex’s home gym 27:00 snow 28:00 Trader Joe’s love 29:10 nicest people 29:30 snack girls unite 30:15 favorite items 35:10 Alex’s favorite breakfast foods 38:10 sourdough 39:00 Alex's pancake game 40:55 Alex’s favorite shows 41:33 simple nighttime routines 42:20 skincare first 43:40 Alex’s favorite books 46:50 life is more than the gym 48:00 healthy lifestyle tips 48:25 consistency 48:50 “off-track” 50:00 enjoy how you workout 51:00 enjoy the foods you’re eating 52:40 fitness this or that with Alex 52:50 pre-workout or coffee 53:20 dumbbell or kettlebell 53:30 solo or workout partner 55:17 push or pull 58:15 how to start wearing shorts 59:40 upper or lower 1:00:20 morning vs night gym go-er 1:01:35 biceps or triceps 1:03:05 follow shorties 1:03:50 Alphalete or GymShark 1:04:30 Blazers or Converse 1:07:03 front squat or back squat 1:08:55 all time favorite exercise 1:09:50 what Alex would tell her younger self 1:14:14 where to find more Alex NEW merch Shop - Love Yourself Hoodies Alex's Insta: @alexricee Alex's YouTube: Alex Rice Follow the podcast @funandgains.podcast Follow Britt insta // @_brittanylupton youtube // Brittany Lupton tiktok // brittanylupton Contact Us [email protected]