In this Fun Fact Friday' episode, Lindsay emphasizes the importance of applying fitness knowledge to personal situations, reflecting on her own journey and misconceptions in fitness. Lindsay discusses the value of mindful eating, addressing emotional eating, and the importance of understanding hunger and fullness cues. She shares insights on how overeating on occasion doesn't drastically impact body composition and stresses the importance of consistency and understanding over time.  Download...

We're addressing common misconceptions in the fitness world regarding muscle gain, metabolism, and food intake. Stop comparing your diet and fitness routines to others. I'll talk about the impact of reversing diet restrictions to increase maintenance calorie levels, and the belief that muscle gain allows for significantly higher food intake. Topics:0:00 Muscle Massively Increases Your Metabolism?00:11 Can fitness influencers eat more food?01:37 We have to stop comparing05:43 If you put on...

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay podcast, Lindsay discusses the essential concepts of fat burning versus fat loss, explaining that despite common misconceptions, they are not the same. She highlights how fat burning refers to the process of using dietary or stored body fat as an energy source, whereas fat loss involves the actual reduction in body fat percentage. Lindsay offers insights into fat metabolism, including the processes of lipolysis and beta-oxidation, and how fat leaves the...

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay Podcast, Lindsay introduces a new segment called Fun Fact Fridays, aimed at delivering quick, digestible facts. She shares insights on how marketing labels such as 'low calorie' or 'guilt-free' can misleadingly affect our eating behaviors, leading to overconsumption. By referencing studies and personal anecdotes, Lindsay explores the psychology behind food labeling and its impact on consumption habits. Topics:0:00 Food Labels Change Our Eating...

Current evidence shows most women’s strength isn’t influenced by menstrual cycle PMID: 37033884 NEW programming Starts April 22nd in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to join! My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! JOIN HERE Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully...

I loved a quote from the book we are reading in the BeStrong Community, “Brianna Wiest, The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery Topics: 01:03 The best version of yourself doesn't necessarily mean fat loss07:03 A quote I want to share with you12:54 The word "just" holds so much weight16:20 What you choose for yourself may threaten other people24:57 We're all dealing with our own stuff in life27:34 Eventually you might need to lay down a boundary NEW programming Starts...

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay Podcast, Lindsay addresses the concerns and misinformation regarding muscle loss, particularly during periods of reduced physical activity. She begins by debunking myths around immediate muscle loss during short breaks from lifting, emphasizing that short-term breaks do not lead to significant muscle tissue loss. Lindsay delves into the process of muscle atrophy, differentiating between sarcoplasmic and myofibrillar hypertrophy, and explaining how...

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay podcast, Lindsay speaks with Emilee Roberts, a user of her training app and an influencer in the online beauty space. Through her story, Emilee explores the concepts of self-worth versus self-confidence, the role of gratitude, intention-setting, and maintaining integrity as tools for cultivating a confident, joyful life. The episode deeply delves into practical strategies for building a positive self-image and embracing a fulfilling, growth-oriented...

Dr. Darren Candow, a professor in the faculty of kinesiology and health studies at the University of Regina in Canada, delivers an in-depth discussion about creatine. He discusses its benefits, addresses common misconceptions, and highlights the supplement’s effects on athletes, young adults, elderly, and clinical populations. He also addresses concerns such as weight gain, kidney stress, and issues with combining creatine and caffeine. He dispels myths about creatine causing baldness and...

Lindsay discusses various aspects of muscle growth, including how to overcome plateaus and why muscle growth is important for different reasons in different individuals. She also touches upon the importance of planning workouts, tracking weights, increasing workout intensity occasionally, and even sharing her experience with pregnancy and how it changed her routine. Lindsay gives recommendations for choosing the desired volume of sets in a week, emphasizing the importance of being flexible...

Lindsay discusses the contention surrounding banding exercises, particularly squats, hip thrusts, and glute bridges. She explains that while bands can sometimes be used as a learning tool for beginners, regular use can lead to decreased performance and diminished muscle growth. Lindsay debunks the popular belief that banding exercises contribute significantly to glute development and suggests that genetics, well-rounded exercise routines and quality movements are the actual causes of good...

I want to share some insights on how gym routines have evolved over the years, and how for me it's shifted to be more about strength rather than looks. Additionally, I talk about the importance of a healthy relationship with food, and practices like mindful eating, especially during vacation periods. Topics:00:05 IVF Journey update03:49 Working out during pregnancy isn't just about you08:59 Talking about weight gain on a holiday - especially an all-inclusive10:49 Alcohol brings calories and...

Hitting our goals comes down to two things ... Nutrition and Training. If either side of the equation is off, we are not going to see the changes we hope for! Lindsay discusses the realistic rates of fat loss and muscle growth, debunking many misconceptions that lead to unrealistic expectations. She emphasizes the importance of the process and being patient with oneself, advocating a healthier approach to fitness goals. Lindsay also shares her personal anecdotes from her in vitro...

Lindsay talks with Taryn Nettles, a fitness coach specializing in hormones and wellness. Taryn shares her background, explaining her journey in health and fitness and how it led her to specialize in hormones. They discuss the impact of lifestyle, stress, and diet on hormones, exploring how these elements directly affect metabolic rate. Delving deeper, they touch on thyroid function, sex hormones, gut health, and the importance of consistent healthy habits. They also address common...

I'm sharing my experiences with in vitro fertilization (IVF), how my faith continues to guide me, and discuss the impact of hormonal changes on my everyday life, daily routine, and fitness goals. The episode concludes with a book recommendation that has significantly helped me during my life. Loving What Is - The WorkANNOUNCING!! - BeStrong - My inner circle community - Join HERE Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of programs to choose from Courses :Learn Step Away from...

In this episode, Lindsay discusses her struggles with illness during the month of January and updates about the IVF process. She also introduces the 'one more rep' challenge in her BeStrong community. Lindsay explores the importance of understanding the point of failure in training and encourages her community to push to their limits. She addresses the concept of taking into consideration an individual's goals, preference and physiology. Lindsay also analyzes the benefits and drawbacks of...

Lindsay sits down with Dr. Allen Bacon, a certified nutrition coach, who drops truth bombs on the misconceptions oft-seen on social media. They delve into topics like misconstruing credentials, credibility and follower counts. Drawing from his background in medical science, Dr. Allen admonishes multiple 'good vs bad' fallacies in food and fitness information while advocating for smart omnivore diets and verifiable, peer-reviewed research. He also discusses his career transition from dental...

Struggling to get your kids to eat healthy? Here are some things i’ve done to help my family. It’s also a new year! Let’s talk about the idea of setting new year’s goals, and how I like to come up with ‘outcomes and paths’ every 3,6,12 months! ANNOUNCING!! - BeStrong - My inner circle community - Join HERE Membership gives you access to Training App with dozens of programs to choose from: Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your...

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay podcast, Lindsay discusses the importance of understanding your personal fitness goals and how this differs from person to person. Lindsay stresses on the importance of context, individual body types and specific goals. She also covers the differences between 'working out' and 'training', highlighting how specific types of exercises such as combo movements or hypertrophy work can affect fitness results differently. ANNOUNCING!! - BeStrong - My inner...

Austin Current is the author of Science of Strength training. A great book that goes over the basics of strength training and the foundation of what anyone should know as they work for greater health and fitness. Purchase his book here ANNOUNCING!! - BeStrong - My inner circle community - Join HERE Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of programs to choose from Courses: Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat How to set up a Fat Loss plan Setting up your Muscle...

ANNOUNCING!! - BeStrong - My inner circle community - Join HERE Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of programs to choose from: Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat How to set up a Fat Loss plan Setting up your Muscle building phase. Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals $500 worth in give aways monthly Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to...

Lindsay discusses the best rest times between sets for hypertrophy and shares her thoughts on mindful eating during vacation. She also talks about the differences between hypertrophy and strength training, and provides insights on how different rest times can affect muscle growth and strength gains. ANNOUNCING!! - BeStrong - my inner circle community launched on November 18th ! you now have access~!! Join HERE Membership gives you access to…. Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and...

ANNOUNCING!! - BeStrong - my inner circle community launched on November 18th ! you now have access~!! Join HERE Membership gives you access to…. Courses :  Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat How to set up a Fat Loss plan Setting up your Muscle building phase. Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals $500 worth in give aways monthly Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.  December...

ANNOUNCING!! - BeStrong - my inner circle community is launching NOW AVAILABLE. Sign Up HERE  Membership gives you access to…. Courses :  Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat How to set up a Fat Loss plan Setting up your Muscle building phase. Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals $500 worth in give aways monthly Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.  December - Fitness...