Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Barpath Fitness
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Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.
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Q&A 85: Losing Weight Without Losing Muscle; Elbow Pain; Appetite Control
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Question 1: I’ve been advised to lose weight to manage my health condition (thyroid problems). The only type of workout performed was cardio (running, dancing, brisk walking etc), but l feel like I am losing muscle mass. Can anyone suggest some strength exercises and with how many sets & reps I should start?
Episode 39: How to Start Strength Training
Episode 16: Progressive overload, periodization, and programming
Episode 61: Home Workout Routine
Question 2: Do you have any tips / exercises for elbow pain?
Question 3: Any tips for appetite control?
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Basic Tips for Strength Training
Having proper technique for strength training is very important, especially when you are starting out. In this episode of the podcast, we share some tips for you to keep in mind for strength training. Our tips apply to proper form and technique at the gym and how to create a solid program for yourself. This episode will set you up for success, especially if you’re new to strength training.
In this Episode, we talk about:
BreathingWear Proper (or no) Footwear Proper FormWeight Selection: How to Choose IntensityMind Muscle ConnectionWarm Up Proper Programming Rest and Recovery Common Mistakes To Avoid Crafting An Ideal Workout Routine With Weights
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Q&A 84: Stubborn Arms; Band vs Cable Woodchops; Workout Tracking Apps
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Question 1: What to do about stubborn arms? My clothes are starting to fit me better, but there is still fat on my arms..
Question 2: What are the differences between the band and cable machine when doing woodchops?
Question 3: What iPhone app do you use to track workouts?
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Gym Etiquette
In today’s episode of the podcast, we asked our Facebook group members what their biggest gym pet peeves were and we received a lot of responses. So, we have an entire episode of ranting about your biggest pet peeves at the gym. This episode is not only relatable, but is also a nice refresher on how to be a decent person at the gym.
We go over:
Basic Gym Etiquette Everyone Should KnowDon't Get In A Lifter's WayStay Out Of A Lifter's ViewDon't Distract A LifterDon't Destroy EquipmentUse The Right Bar Asking For SpottingDon't Do Curls In The Squat RackDon't Give Unsolicited Gym AdviceDon't Make Noise Or CurseDon't Drop WeightsDon't Stare Don't Talk On The PhoneEatingDress Appropriately
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Q&A 83: Nutrition and Body Dysmorphia; Maintaining Leg Strength Before Knee Surgery; Setting Different Goals
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Question 1: How do you approach nutrition and training with someone who has suffered from body dysmorphia?
Question 2: My goal is to lose 70# of total body weight while maintaining leg strength before bilateral knee replacement surgery 10 months from now. Do I stop upper body resistance training & do more cardio? Or will the amount of weight on my knees be the same at the same calorie deficit whether I strength train upper or bike more?
Question 3: What tips do you have when you’ve reached your goal weight and don’t want to continue losing more? I want to tone up and see some more muscle!
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What the Bulk: Fitness Lingo Explained
This week’s episode is all FITNESS LINGO. Talk about bulking dirty vs. clean and we also go over cutting, toning, bro science, cardio bunnies and more. If you’ve ever wondered what the hell some gym lingo means, we are going to break it down in this episode. And if you have more suggestions, let us know in our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend facebook group.
In this Episode we go over:
Dirty BulkingClean BulkingCuttingToningPRBro RepsBro ScienceCardio Bunnies SwoleDOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)HIITDrop SetsEMOM1RMAnabolicAMRAPDeloadGainsROMSandbaggingTUT (time under tension)
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Customer Reviews
Science based guide to improving body composition
This is a great podcast about getting stronger and meeting your body composition goals that is based on science - not peddling the marketing campaigns of various companies. Highly recommend to keep you motivated in working towards your physical and mental goals.
Straight Forward!
I love how no nonsense Heather and Katie are. This podcast has made me realize that weight lifting doesn’t have to be over complicated, overwhelming, or my whole life. It’s also helped me switch my mindset from trying to be “my thinnest self” to the importance of being “my strongest self”. Perfect for beginners!
New favorite podcast
Love Katie and Heather! I love their balanced attitudes and beliefs about health and fitness. I also love the fact that they have a ton of personal experience to pull from but also look to the literature when creating an episode.