Fitness matters. We believe that a strong, healthy body is one way to express your full potential, and that feeling capable and confident matters way more than the number on the scale…and that harsh dieting and exercise as punishment is never the answer.
This idea is guided by the second pillar of health: Strengthen Your Body.
And though we have some firm beliefs about the most effective and efficient ways to strengthen your body – yes, we’re fans of lifting weights! – we also recognize that everyone’s fitness path is their own to walk.
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What happens when the thing that keeps you grounded, confident, and connected to yourself suddenly gets taken away by injury over 40? In this episode of the Fuel Your Strength Podcast, you’ll hear from strength coach, combat athlete, and student physical therapist Adam Duthie of Gray Beard Black Belt to unpack the messy middle between…
If you train early in the morning, you might be wondering what to eat before your session to arrive fueled and perform well. The reality is, not every morning workout needs to be heavily fueled. How do you decide if and what to eat before your session? In this episode of the Fuel Your Strength…
If you’re a hobbyist athlete over 40 who loves your sport – cycling, running, pickleball, martial arts to name a few – but you’ve been hesitating to start strength training, this episode is for you. As a competitive cyclist, I used to avoid lifting weights because I thought it would injure me or make me slower….
Are you lifting heavy enough? It’s common for women to wonder if they’re lifting heavy enough to maximize strength gains. It makes sense. You’re already juggling a lot, and when you carve out time to lift, you want that effort to pay off. You might also wonder if you’re doing the right exercises, using the…
Looking for the best fitness podcasts for women? This article introduces you to some of my favorite fitness, health and nutrition podcasts currently available. If you want topics including how to build strength, add muscle, and perform better, check out these podcasts. They’ll help guide your fitness journey. These fitness podcasts for women by women…
Last updated July 20, 2025 Did you know that exercise might feel different depending on what part of the menstrual cycle you’re in? If you’ve ever been upset that you didn’t have much energy or you couldn’t hit weights that normally come easily, it’s time to learn more about what your body might be experiencing….
Whoop recovery scores can seem confusing. Wondering how to increase your recovery score on Whoop? If you have a low recovery score, should you still train that day? If you have a Whoop recovery tracker or are curious about how to improve your recovery overall, this article will give you some suggestions. What is Whoop?…
When it comes to getting stronger, functional movements are the big strength builders to include in your workouts. In this post, you’ll learn 7 functional movement patterns to include in your workouts every week. What are Functional Movement Patterns? Most exercises are functional to some degree; that is, they help you move around your day…
If your aim is stronger legs, adding the split squat to your lifting routine can pay off, big time! Check out these 4 split squat variations to add in to your strength training plan. What is a Split Squat? Split squats are a compound lower body exercise where you lower yourself toward the ground and…
Looking for a full-body kettlebell workout that requires minimal equipment and doesn’t take ages? I’ve got you! I created this workout to give you maximum benefit in minimum time using functional movements. Plus, it’s just damn fun. Scroll down to get the full workout. What Kettlebells Do For Your Body When you think of strength…
Love me a good bodyweight workout that I can do just about anywhere. Check out this complete workout that I’ve got for you today! Now more than ever, it’s hard to make hours of time to spend at the gym. That’s totally fine. Good and done is better than perfect and not done. Why Bodyweight…
In this post, I’ll be introducing you to ways you can strengthen your body and move with intention. This is the second installment in my Core 4 series where I’m introducing you to my four pillars of health. (Eat Nourishing Foods was the first.) This the framework behind my whole health and wellness philosophy as…