Sweat Out; Happiness In!
320 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 189 ratingsFitness doesn't have to be so elitist and exclusive! We're Jason and Lauren Pak, and together we co-own Achieve Fitness - a fitness facility just outside of Boston in Somerville, MA. What we've found over the last 13 years as fitness professionals is that people will stick to their fitness journeys way better if they actually feel like **they belong**.
So, instead of showing off, or body shaming, or preying on insecurities, the way the fitness industry tends to do, we're going to dive deep into topics in a way that makes you feel like you belong - because you do!
We believe that fitness is for anybody, everybody, and every body!
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Episodes
Our Thoughts on Peloton
March 03, 2021 18:49 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and today we're discussing our thoughts on Peloton, the pros and the cons, and what our final verdict is! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in! Jason and Lauren P.S. For a list of free...
Our Thoughts on Peloton
March 03, 2021 18:49 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and today we're discussing our thoughts on Peloton, the pros and the cons, and what our final verdict is! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in! Jason and Lauren P.S. For a list of free resources as wel...
The Number One Skill You Need to Possess In The Gym!
February 25, 2021 22:49 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and in today's we episode we kick things off with a special announcement plus we go over THE number one movement-based skill we think people need while at the gym. Here are some video demonstrations of the 4-part progression we outline in this episode! 1) [Crocodile Breathing](https://youtu.be/prG9AN53PH4) 2) [Supine Marching](https://youtu.be/mmuQGuMUL3U) 3) [Deadbug](https://youtu.be/VJxdCFbnOg0) 4) [Stability Ball Deadbug](https://youtu.be/5j...
The Number One Skill You Need to Possess In The Gym!
February 25, 2021 22:49 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and in today's we episode we kick things off with a special announcement plus we go over THE number one movement-based skill we think people need while at the gym. Here are some video demonstrations of the 4-part progression we outline in this episode! 1) [Crocodile Breathing](https://youtu.be/prG9AN53PH4) 2) [Supine Marching](https://youtu.be/mmuQGuMUL3U) 3) [Deadbug](https://youtu.be/VJxdCFbnOg0) 4) [Stability Ball Deadbug](ht...
How to Get Your First Push-Up!
February 19, 2021 15:11 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! We got a ton of great feedback from our "Get Your First Pull-Up" episode that we decided to create one for the push-up as well! You'll find a ton of underlying common themes from training for your first pull-up to training for your first push-up; however, we do deep dive on specific technique you'll want to adopt for push-ups. A sample program might looking something like this if you were training push-ups 3 times per week: * Week 1: 3 sets of 8 * We...
How to Get Your First Push-Up!
February 19, 2021 15:11 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! We got a ton of great feedback from our "Get Your First Pull-Up" episode that we decided to create one for the push-up as well! You'll find a ton of underlying common themes from training for your first pull-up to training for your first push-up; however, we do deep dive on specific technique you'll want to adopt for push-ups. A sample program might looking something like this if you were training push-ups 3 times per week: * Week 1: 3 sets of 8 * Week 2: 3 sets of 9...
Organizing Your Workouts in a Sustainable Way!
February 11, 2021 19:55 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and today we're discussing how you would organize a week of workouts for those of you who like to partake in activities like yoga/mobility work/running/walking/hiking/etc! The key variables we're looking at are: 1) Figuring out what your availability is 2) Understanding which buckets your activities fall into: high strain or low strain 3) Trying not do exceed high strain activities for more than 4 days per week unless your hydration, sleep, nutri...
Organizing Your Workouts in a Sustainable Way!
February 11, 2021 19:55 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and today we're discussing how you would organize a week of workouts for those of you who like to partake in activities like yoga/mobility work/running/walking/hiking/etc! The key variables we're looking at are: 1) Figuring out what your availability is 2) Understanding which buckets your activities fall into: high strain or low strain 3) Trying not do exceed high strain activities for more than 4 days per week unless your hydrat...
The Story of Why We Closed Our Gym
February 01, 2021 18:13 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and we just wanted to provide an in-depth breakdown of why we decided to close the doors of the physical location of our gym. We also talk about our next steps moving forward! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next tim...
The Story of Why We Closed Our Gym
February 01, 2021 18:13 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and we just wanted to provide an in-depth breakdown of why we decided to close the doors of the physical location of our gym. We also talk about our next steps moving forward! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; hap...
A Different Approach to New Year's Resolutions!
January 04, 2021 17:36 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! It's that time of year again - New Year's Resolutions are top of mind! In this episode, we explain our approach with NYR. They *can* be helpful as long as you approach it in the right way. We talk to you about a process vs outcome based approach, about habits rather than goals, why we still like the idea of NYR, how to dig deeper into your NYR, and a ton of alternatives to just solely focusing on weight loss. We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love y...
A Different Approach to New Year's Resolutions!
January 04, 2021 17:36 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! It's that time of year again - New Year's Resolutions are top of mind! In this episode, we explain our approach with NYR. They *can* be helpful as long as you approach it in the right way. We talk to you about a process vs outcome based approach, about habits rather than goals, why we still like the idea of NYR, how to dig deeper into your NYR, and a ton of alternatives to just solely focusing on weight loss. We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you...
Take Your Ego Out of the Equation!
January 03, 2021 20:11 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! So a couple of things about this episode - first it's actually episode 156 not 155, aaaand Lauren's audio cuts out a bit for the last 2 minutes. Sorry in advance! However, the rest turned out gravy and the topic is so, so important for long term fitness success. EVERYONE has their ego wrapped up in their workouts in some capacity. Lauren and I have been trying to get out of this mindset and sometimes we can't help it either. And when our ego takes a hit, we find that ...
Take Your Ego Out of the Equation!
January 03, 2021 20:11 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! So a couple of things about this episode - first it's actually episode 156 not 155, aaaand Lauren's audio cuts out a bit for the last 2 minutes. Sorry in advance! However, the rest turned out gravy and the topic is so, so important for long term fitness success. EVERYONE has their ego wrapped up in their workouts in some capacity. Lauren and I have been trying to get out of this mindset and sometimes we can't help it either. And when our ego takes a h...
How to Plan Your Workouts During Busy Times!
December 14, 2020 19:15 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We received a question from one of our RISERs asking how we go about modifying our workouts and our program during busier times. If you've been struggling at all with getting your workouts in during this time and have been discouraged about it, you should definitely check out this episode for some helpful mindset tips and workout strategies! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously he...
How to Plan Your Workouts During Busy Times!
December 14, 2020 19:15 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We received a question from one of our RISERs asking how we go about modifying our workouts and our program during busier times. If you've been struggling at all with getting your workouts in during this time and have been discouraged about it, you should definitely check out this episode for some helpful mindset tips and workout strategies! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes ...
Combating Negative Self-Talk & A Follow-Up on Pull-Ups!
December 07, 2020 16:46 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We've got a two-parter for you all today! Part one is in regards to a series of follow-up questions we received on how to actually implement the pull-up program for our most recent episode: [How to Get Your First Pull-Up](https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/how-to-get-your-first-pull-up-39156ffd58566a/). That segued into Part two (16:01), which was about how to combat negative self-talk that can so easily happen at the gym. This one is applicable for **everyone** (L...
Combating Negative Self-Talk & A Follow-Up on Pull-Ups!
December 07, 2020 16:46 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We've got a two-parter for you all today! Part one is in regards to a series of follow-up questions we received on how to actually implement the pull-up program for our most recent episode: [How to Get Your First Pull-Up](https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/how-to-get-your-first-pull-up-39156ffd58566a/). That segued into Part two (16:01), which was about how to combat negative self-talk that can so easily happen at the gym. This one is applicable fo...
How to Get Your First Pull-Up!
November 30, 2020 19:05 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! This episode was prompted by one of our IG followers who asked us how they should train for pull-ups. From form to mindset to programming to technique, we've got you covered! As for the program, here it is written down: 1) Use a band you can perform 8 reps with. We like [Perform Better superbands](https://www.performbetter.com/First-Place-Superbands). We recommend getting a 1 3/4in, 1 1/8in, 3/4in, 1/2in if possible! Add in a 1in and 1/4in if you rea...
How to Get Your First Pull-Up!
November 30, 2020 19:05 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! This episode was prompted by one of our IG followers who asked us how they should train for pull-ups. From form to mindset to programming to technique, we've got you covered! As for the program, here it is written down: 1) Use a band you can perform 8 reps with. We like [Perform Better superbands](https://www.performbetter.com/First-Place-Superbands). We recommend getting a 1 3/4in, 1 1/8in, 3/4in, 1/2in if possible! Add in a 1in and 1/4in if you really want the full...
Tips to Modify Your Strength Workouts for Home!
November 23, 2020 17:55 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We know that a lot of you gyms may be closing down for a second time - many of you have reached out about how to modify your strength workouts to work at home, which is why we created this podcast for you all! In this episode, we go over some tips and strategies to start working out at home , what equipment to consider buying, where to get that equipment, and how to structure your workouts if you don't have any equipment at all and still get a challenging effect! Key ...
Tips to Modify Your Strength Workouts for Home!
November 23, 2020 17:55 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We know that a lot of you gyms may be closing down for a second time - many of you have reached out about how to modify your strength workouts to work at home, which is why we created this podcast for you all! In this episode, we go over some tips and strategies to start working out at home , what equipment to consider buying, where to get that equipment, and how to structure your workouts if you don't have any equipment at all and still get a challeng...
How to Work Around Tendinitis and Acute Pain in the Gym!
November 16, 2020 17:22 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about those pesky overuse injuries and aches/pains that pop up and how to modify your program to work around them. Of course, consulting with a physical therapist is the first place to start - we can't understate how amazing it is to have a good medical professional in your corner who "gets it" and understands that functioning at a high level is important to you! We hope this episode provides some tangible information and advice fo...
How to Work Around Tendinitis and Acute Pain in the Gym!
November 16, 2020 17:22 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about those pesky overuse injuries and aches/pains that pop up and how to modify your program to work around them. Of course, consulting with a physical therapist is the first place to start - we can't understate how amazing it is to have a good medical professional in your corner who "gets it" and understands that functioning at a high level is important to you! We hope this episode provides some tangible information and advice for you all! We ho...
Moving Away From A Weight Loss Mindset
November 09, 2020 18:17 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss moving away from a weight loss mindset and shifting to more of a building strength/building muscle mindset. Lauren opens the show up with some of her personal story and struggles with body dysmorphia and then we transition to talking about the potential "cons" of having a weight loss mindset while discussing the "pros" of adopting more of a building strength mindset. This episode is quite free-flowing with a lot of differen...
Moving Away From A Weight Loss Mindset
November 09, 2020 18:17 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss moving away from a weight loss mindset and shifting to more of a building strength/building muscle mindset. Lauren opens the show up with some of her personal story and struggles with body dysmorphia and then we transition to talking about the potential "cons" of having a weight loss mindset while discussing the "pros" of adopting more of a building strength mindset. This episode is quite free-flowing with a lot of different thoughts and ta...
RPE and Why You Shouldn't Train to Failure
November 02, 2020 18:02 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! This episode is from a topic brought up by @shuqiiiella who wanted us to touch on understanding RPE and progressive overload as it pertains to a strength training program. Lauren and I dive deep on the merits of an RPE based system, why we recommend it for our members, and how it helps in the grand scheme of an overall program. We also touch on progressive overload and we believe in all the cliche's like "taking one step back to take two steps for...
RPE and Why You Shouldn't Train to Failure
November 02, 2020 18:02 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! This episode is from a topic brought up by @shuqiiiella who wanted us to touch on understanding RPE and progressive overload as it pertains to a strength training program. Lauren and I dive deep on the merits of an RPE based system, why we recommend it for our members, and how it helps in the grand scheme of an overall program. We also touch on progressive overload and we believe in all the cliche's like "taking one step back to take two steps forward" and "trusti...
Fitness Doesn't Have A "Look!"
October 26, 2020 17:48 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! If you'd like a refreshing discussion regarding health and fitness, then this episode is for you! We talk about how fitness doesn't have a "look", the difference between health and fitness, why the content you consume via social media really matters, and why fitness is so much more than aesthetics and transformation pictures! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot...
Fitness Doesn't Have A "Look!"
October 26, 2020 17:48 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! If you'd like a refreshing discussion regarding health and fitness, then this episode is for you! We talk about how fitness doesn't have a "look", the difference between health and fitness, why the content you consume via social media really matters, and why fitness is so much more than aesthetics and transformation pictures! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously h...
Breaking Down the Kettlebell Swing | Deep Dive
October 19, 2020 19:36 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! New look, who dis?! We're back at it again, but with new artwork, a new intro, a new song, new everything! Well, of course, the same positive and encouraging vibes! We polled all of you on IG recently asking whether you would prefer a Q+A format or Deep Dives where we hone in on a singular topic, and the overwhelming majority of you chose the Deep Dive format so we're going to be prioritizing that! For this episode, we dive deep on kettlebells, thei...
Breaking Down the Kettlebell Swing | Deep Dive
October 19, 2020 19:36 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! New look, who dis?! We're back at it again, but with new artwork, a new intro, a new song, new everything! Well, of course, the same positive and encouraging vibes! We polled all of you on IG recently asking whether you would prefer a Q+A format or Deep Dives where we hone in on a singular topic, and the overwhelming majority of you chose the Deep Dive format so we're going to be prioritizing that! For this episode, we dive deep on kettlebells, their benefits, and a...
#AskAchieve 139: Our Thoughts on the Peloton Ad and Where to Start if You Have a Weight Loss Goal!
December 13, 2019 16:48 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We hope you've had a wonderful week thus far! We kick this episode off with our thoughts on the new Peloton ad and all of the outrage associated with it (0:40). We then go into a really big topic about weight loss. Where do you start? Does it make you bulky? Should you count macros? There's just so much more to weight loss than a single blanket answer which is why we rarely even address it on the show even though so many of the questions we receive revolve around it. ...
#AskAchieve 139: Our Thoughts on the Peloton Ad and Where to Start if You Have a Weight Loss Goal!
December 13, 2019 16:48 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We hope you've had a wonderful week thus far! We kick this episode off with our thoughts on the new Peloton ad and all of the outrage associated with it (0:40). We then go into a really big topic about weight loss. Where do you start? Does it make you bulky? Should you count macros? There's just so much more to weight loss than a single blanket answer which is why we rarely even address it on the show even though so many of the questions we receive re...
#AskAchieve Ep. 138: How to Train Around a Groin Strain + How to Put Together a Balanced Strength Training Program!
December 06, 2019 15:35 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving week last week! For the first topic, we cover how to train around a groin injury that incurred while sumo deadlifting (3:27). Next, we covered two questions in regards to strength training programming (10:12). Also, here's the link to the previous podcast we mentioned: https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/askachieve-101-how-to-put-together-a-strength-training-program-36fa7b2194738e/ Finally, our Stories That Will Make Your He...
#AskAchieve Ep. 138: How to Train Around a Groin Strain + How to Put Together a Balanced Strength Training Program!
December 06, 2019 15:35 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving week last week! For the first topic, we cover how to train around a groin injury that incurred while sumo deadlifting (3:27). Next, we covered two questions in regards to strength training programming (10:12). Also, here's the link to the previous podcast we mentioned: https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/askachieve-101-how-to-put-together-a-strength-training-program-36fa7b2194738e/ Finally, our Stories That ...
#AskAchieve 137: Sets and Reps for Fat Loss, The Best Uses for Isolation Machines, and Our Recommendations for How to Incorporate Isolation Exercises!
November 22, 2019 17:22 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day! In our first question, we discuss what the "best" rep range for fat loss is (3:41). Then, we covered the best uses for isolation machines besides hypertrophy (16:43). Finally, we discussed the percentage of isolation vs compound movements we use when working with either a fat loss or hypertrophy goal oriented client. Our Stories that Will Make Your Heart Sing segment begins on (22:18) and the website we refer...
#AskAchieve 137: Sets and Reps for Fat Loss, The Best Uses for Isolation Machines, and Our Recommendations for How to Incorporate Isolation Exercises!
November 22, 2019 17:22 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day! In our first question, we discuss what the "best" rep range for fat loss is (3:41). Then, we covered the best uses for isolation machines besides hypertrophy (16:43). Finally, we discussed the percentage of isolation vs compound movements we use when working with either a fat loss or hypertrophy goal oriented client. Our Stories that Will Make Your Heart Sing segment begins on (22:18) and the website we reference is https://w...
#AskAchieve 136: The Importance of Inclusivity and All About Knee Pain!
November 15, 2019 16:46 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In today's episode, we discuss the importance of inclusivity and not being exclusive or elitist in the fitness space (1:29). We then discuss strategies to stave off knee pain (9:15) especially when training for something performance related. We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like...
#AskAchieve 136: The Importance of Inclusivity and All About Knee Pain!
November 15, 2019 16:46 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In today's episode, we discuss the importance of inclusivity and not being exclusive or elitist in the fitness space (1:29). We then discuss strategies to stave off knee pain (9:15) especially when training for something performance related. We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any que...
#AskAchieve 135: How to Lose Weight "Slowly"!
November 08, 2019 18:14 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We received a question from a student named Melissa from William Patterson University, who was writing a paper for one of her classes entitled "How to Lose Weight Slowly" hence the title of our podcast. Lauren and I decided to not chat in advance before this episode and decided to see what naturally came out through conversation. We thought it came out pretty well - we hope you enjoy it! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left ...
#AskAchieve 135: How to Lose Weight "Slowly"!
November 08, 2019 18:14 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We received a question from a student named Melissa from William Patterson University, who was writing a paper for one of her classes entitled "How to Lose Weight Slowly" hence the title of our podcast. Lauren and I decided to not chat in advance before this episode and decided to see what naturally came out through conversation. We thought it came out pretty well - we hope you enjoy it! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you for...
#AskAchieve 134: Choosing Between Squats or Deadlifts, Things We've Changed Our Mind On, and How to Incorporate Progressive Overload while Injured!
October 22, 2019 20:16 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In the first question, we discuss squats and deadlifts and which one each one of us would "choose" and why (4:37). Next, Lauren talks about one thing she's changed her mind on in health and fitness as we've gained more and more experience over the years (7:31). Finally, I talk about how to incorporate progressive overload into your program without necesaarily increasing weight (12:28). In our "Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing Segment", Lauren goes over a feel ...
#AskAchieve 134: Choosing Between Squats or Deadlifts, Things We've Changed Our Mind On, and How to Incorporate Progressive Overload while Injured!
October 22, 2019 20:16 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In the first question, we discuss squats and deadlifts and which one each one of us would "choose" and why (4:37). Next, Lauren talks about one thing she's changed her mind on in health and fitness as we've gained more and more experience over the years (7:31). Finally, I talk about how to incorporate progressive overload into your program without necesaarily increasing weight (12:28). In our "Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing Segment", Lauren ...
#AskAchieve 133: Pull Ups + Push Ups, Back Pain During Deadlifts, and Warm Up Sets!
September 26, 2019 16:29 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We kick things off in the episode by talking about the powerlifting meet we hosted organized by our Fitness Director, Sarah Polacco, and the Womens' Strength Coalition. Our first topic was bodyweight exercises and how to progress them like push ups and pull ups (10:55). Then, we discussed back pain during deadlifts and why it might be happening (23:04). Finally, we talked about how to approach warm up sets for your barbell lfits (26:02). Our Storie...
#AskAchieve 133: Pull Ups + Push Ups, Back Pain During Deadlifts, and Warm Up Sets!
September 26, 2019 16:29 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We kick things off in the episode by talking about the powerlifting meet we hosted organized by our Fitness Director, Sarah Polacco, and the Womens' Strength Coalition. Our first topic was bodyweight exercises and how to progress them like push ups and pull ups (10:55). Then, we discussed back pain during deadlifts and why it might be happening (23:04). Finally, we talked about how to approach warm up sets for your barbell lfits (26:02). Our Stories That Will Make ...
#AskAchieve 132: How You Know if a Program is Appropriate for You, What "Core" Means, and The Best Triceps Exercises!
September 19, 2019 16:14 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about the powerlifting meet we're hosting at Achieve Fitness this Sunday put on by the Womens' Strength Coalition. Our first topic is figuring out whether or not a program is appropriate for you or not (5:41). Next, we talked about what "core" actually means and what muscles trainers are referring to when they about the "core" (12:08). Then, we talked about what we think the best triceps exercises are (18:20). Our...
#AskAchieve 132: How You Know if a Program is Appropriate for You, What "Core" Means, and The Best Triceps Exercises!
September 19, 2019 16:14 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about the powerlifting meet we're hosting at Achieve Fitness this Sunday put on by the Womens' Strength Coalition. Our first topic is figuring out whether or not a program is appropriate for you or not (5:41). Next, we talked about what "core" actually means and what muscles trainers are referring to when they about the "core" (12:08). Then, we talked about what we think the best triceps exercises ...
#AskAchieve Show Ep. 131: Coaches Bashing Other Coaches and Why Calories Burned Doesn't Tell the Whole Story!
September 12, 2019 14:36 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful couple weeks! In the first topic, we go over one of the more common mistakes that we see at the gym (3:27). Next, we went over why we choose not to talk about exercises that will help someone get "ripped" or "lean" (7:45). From there, we talked about why all coaches regardless of whether or not they do olympic lifting or powerlifting or gymnastics or calisthenics or kettlebells or sandbags or sports performance etc should all strive to re...
#AskAchieve Show Ep. 131: Coaches Bashing Other Coaches and Why Calories Burned Doesn't Tell the Whole Story!
September 12, 2019 14:36 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful couple weeks! In the first topic, we go over one of the more common mistakes that we see at the gym (3:27). Next, we went over why we choose not to talk about exercises that will help someone get "ripped" or "lean" (7:45). From there, we talked about why all coaches regardless of whether or not they do olympic lifting or powerlifting or gymnastics or calisthenics or kettlebells or sandbags or sports performance etc should...