Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsJoin Mickie (20+ year home exerciser and founder of One Strong Southern Girl) as she shares unbiased reviews of the hottest programs, products, and services in the women's health and fitness industry and tips, strategies and how-to's for women at every fitness level and season of life.
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Discover The Ness (and why you'll want to sign up)
April 26, 2022 15:18 - 49 minutes - 90.2 MBThe Ness is an international fitness method focused on trampoline cardio and muscle sculpting started by Alison Giampolo and Colette Dong. The Ness Digital is the name of their online digital workout library with hundreds of bounce and sculpting routines for home exercisers. Enjoy learning all about The Ness from the cofounders. I was so impressed with these 2 young female entrepreneurs. In this interview you'll find out all the insider information about this company that you won't find an...
What the CEO of Beachbody wants you to know about home exercise and Beachbody
April 18, 2022 15:52 - 59 minutes - 119 MBIT'S EPISODE 100! And I'm excited to bring you a very cool interview to celebrate that milestone! The U.S. home fitness equipment market size was valued at 4.43 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach a staggering 7.80 billion by 2029, showing the trend towards home fitness as a new permanent solution for many Americans. Beachbody has been creating innovative home workouts, nutrition solutions, and providing community support for its members for 20+ years. The company went public in June 2...
World's Best Workout Advice for Women (from the experts) if You Want to Stay Consistent
April 06, 2022 21:45 - 16 minutes - 36.6 MBAfter chatting with 1000’s of women who exercise regularly and interviewing CEO’s of some of the top streaming workout companies on the market (including Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody, Cathy Spencer-Browning, VP of Programming and Training at MOSSA and Jill Dailey, CEO and founder of The Dailey Method), I’ve compiled the best advice for you, if your goal is to make regular exercise a part of your life. It’s not lists, plans, tactics, strategies or tips…this is deeper (and different) and ...
What you need to know about EssentricsTV (is it just for women over 65?)
March 21, 2022 18:08 - 25 minutes - 52.4 MBEssentrics is a type of dynamic stretch workout created by Miranda Esmonde-White over 20 years ago. EssentricsTV is the streaming service where you can access over 400 Essentrics routines. Find out why I think this is a great workout library for women of every age and fitness level (and what you need to know before you sign up). Important links mentioned in the episode My written review of Essentrics TV Click here to sign up for my popular Newsletter where I share the latest headline...
An Honest Review of 645 by Beachbody
March 09, 2022 17:32 - 46 minutes - 90.8 MBThe 645 program is thirteen weeks of 45-minute workouts with Beachbody Supertrainer Amoila Cesar. Is this program for you? Is there an Explicit rating on the language in this program (like The Work with Amoila Cesar)? There are a few really important things home exercisers need to know about this program before they get started and I'm going to break it all down for you in this episode! Links mentioned in today's episode: Click here to read my review of 645 (full show notes from the epis...
Metabolic Health and Weightloss in Women--advice from an expert
March 04, 2022 02:38 - 45 minutes - 89.7 MBWe’ve all grown up thinking that the key to weightloss is to consume less calories and burn more calories so that you create a caloric deficit. But studies have shown that for many women, this leads to years of eating TOO FEW calories, causing your body’s metabolism to slow so significantly that losing weight is almost impossible. Hear how Allison Sizemore changed her life by walking away from traditional dieting and intense cardio workouts and started focusing on establishing a healthy ...
Fitness Research and Headlines You Should Pay Attention To
February 22, 2022 19:25 - 38 minutes - 76.7 MBThings change overnight in the fitness industry. Recommendations are constantly changing for exercisers based on new research findings. The home fitness industry has been especially exciting in the last couple of years (and will stay that way) because of the pandemic that's pushed a massive number of people to transition over to home exercise entirely (or a hybrid model that's a combination of an outside gym and a home gym). Because of the number of people flooding the home exericise market ...
My Review of Boss Bands & Loops by Cathe Friedrich
February 10, 2022 19:09 - 47 minutes - 92.4 MBThis is a genuine review of exactly what you need to know about Boss Bands and Boss Loops by Cathe Friedrich BEFORE you run out and buy it. It’s low impact and it’s fun. BUT, if you’re like me you noticed that those bands she’s using in the video clips of this program aren’t your regular ‘ol exercise loops and bands. So, my biggest questions (and possibly yours) was this: do you have to buy those loops and bands to do these routines? I’ll answer that (and more!) in this episode. Link...
MOSSA-on-Demand (Part II)
January 18, 2022 01:21 - 55 minutes - 108 MBI'm so thrilled to have my SECOND interview with Cathy Spencer-Browning, fitness icon and VP of Training and Programming at MOSSA, as my kickoff podcast episode of 2022! Make sure you click through to the episode webpage to find all the links mentioned in the episode (including part I of my interview with Cathy). MOSSA on-demand is a premium on-demand workout library for home exercisers with a TON of unique features! Listen to the full episode to learn all about this amazing company! L...
What a Successful Exercise Routine Actually Looks Like (for women)
December 20, 2021 15:45 - 42 minutes - 84.4 MBIt's time for a reality check! Here's what you need to understand about what a successful exercise routine actually looks like (for women) and how every woman can have one. This is the perfect episode to help you dive in to 2022 with the right attitude, mindset and plan.
The Class Digital Studio by Taryn Toomey (What you need to know about this unique workout library)
December 08, 2021 19:58 - 44 minutes - 88.3 MBListen in to Mickie's review of The Class Digital Studio--the on-demand service to Taryn Toomey's library of unique workouts (a fun exercise style that feels like a blend of Pilates, yoga and free style dance). Links mentioned in the episode The Class Review at One Strong Southern Girl One Strong Southern Girl website Click here to sign up for my popular Wednesday Newsletter where I share the latest headlines in the women's fitness industry
A review of #MBF and #MBFA by Beachbody
December 03, 2021 15:29 - 25 minutes - 52 MBListen in as Mickie walks you through the #mbf and #mbfa programs by Beachbody. In this episode you'll discover what you need to know about the Muscle Burns Fat (aka-#mbf) program, and its advanced partner #mbfa (Muscle Burns Fat Advanced) by Beachbody. The programs have a unique layout and workout style that's not for everyone. In this honest review, Mickie shares what you'll see over the 3 weeks of #mbf, what equipment you'll need, what you need to know about Megan Davies (the instru...
Great gift card ideas to support your fitness goals in 2022
November 23, 2021 16:42 - 27 minutes - 55.5 MBGrab a pen or pencil and get ready to take some notes as Mickie shares some great gift card ideas to support your fitness goals in 2022! Links mentioned in the episode My review of Wantable My review of YogaClub Alala Bandier Ultracor The top Exercise on Demand Services for gift card memberships
More recent top women's fitness headlines you don't want to miss
November 16, 2021 20:43 - 29 minutes - 59.8 MBJoin Mickie as she shares some of today's top headlines in women's health and fitness as well as her thoughts about what they mean for you and your life. Links mentioned in today's episode: One Strong Southern Girl website Sign up for my popular Wednesday Newsletter where I share the latest headlines in the women's fitness industry
Top Women's Fitness Headlines this Week!
November 05, 2021 14:11 - 26 minutes - 54 MBListen in as Mickie shares with you the most interesting and important headlines from this week in the women's fitness industry! Links mentioned in the show: One Strong Southern Girl Website Get my Wednesday newsletter with the latest updates in the fitness industry!
3 Commandments (you must embrace) for Workout Motivation Domination
October 25, 2021 16:11 - 22 minutes - 46.7 MBOne of the most common reasons women tell me that they aren't able to sustain an exercise routine is because they can't seem to stay motivated to workout. So today I'm going over 3 principles that will help you stay motivated and on track with your fitness plan. Click here to attend the Motivation Domination Workshop Click here to visit One Strong Southern Girl
Home Exercise + Tech--4 Exciting Home Fitness Categories to Watch
October 06, 2021 18:19 - 25 minutes - 52.5 MBDiscover 4 home fitness categories that are tapping into the latest tech to make home fitness fun! Which one is your favorite? And which one will you try next? Links mentioned in the episode: One Strong Southern Girl Website The Vault + Home Exercise Academy
A Review of the Kira Stokes on Demand Fit App (what you need to know before you sign up)
September 15, 2021 17:06 - 33 minutes - 68.2 MBReady to get ‘stoked’? You won’t regret it! Kira Stokes is the creator and instructor of the Stoked (workout) Method and anyone can access her incredible line up of classes inside her on-demand app, Kira Stokes Fit. I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about this membership so you can decide if it’s ideal for you. Links mentioned in the show: Click here to read my full written review of Kira Stokes Fit app
New Research Findings on the Powerful Ties between Sleep & Your Overall Health
August 31, 2021 14:38 - 46 minutes - 89.6 MBToday we're chatting with an expert on brain health, Dr. Marc Milstein, about the latest research findings in sleep. We talk about... -What physiological changes happen to your brain during sleep -The effects of sleep on your long-term health -Difficulty of falling asleep vs staying asleep -Sleep apnea -How many hours should you be sleeping every night? -Are naps ok? -Are sleep aids ok? -What's keeping you from sleeping and how to manage it -Tips for getting the best ...
Our Review of 9-Week Control Freak (what you need to know)
August 17, 2021 13:49 - 41 minutes - 79.2 MB9-Week Control Freak is a 9-week workout and nutrition program by Beachbody. All of the workouts are lead by Beachbody ‘Supertrainer’ Autumn Calabrese (of 90-Day Obsession and 21-Day Fix and all of their spin-offs). We’ve immersed ourselves in the program for the last 9 weeks and are going to tell you what we love (and don’t love) about it, as well as who it's ideal for. Click here to read our full review
Who is One Strong Southern Girl? (And how we can help you)
August 09, 2021 16:33 - 19 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this short episode you'll learn: How One Strong Southern Girl got started Our mission and purpose How we can help you in your fitness journey One Strong Southern Girl website One Strong Southern Girl on Instagram (@onestrongsoutherngirl)
All Your Yoga Questions Answered with special guest Andrea Claassen
July 26, 2021 19:32 - 50 minutes - 97.1 MBToday I’m interviewing Andrea Claasen, an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, yoga teacher, personal trainer and host of the Peaceful Power Podcast. She’s breaking down the answers to all of your questions about yoga!
Have you tried this service yet to elevate your workout wardrobe? (Get the details here!)
July 14, 2021 21:27 - 16 minutes - 34.4 MBYogaClub is a subscription box with workout apparel. But the Yoga Club membership is different than most subscription boxes today because there’s no style fee and you don’t send back anything. It’s all yours. Every time it lands on your doorstep. Let me tell you what you'll love about this workout clothes subscription box (and why we recommend you test it out).
Home Workout Programs We Recommend for Your High School Athlete
June 30, 2021 00:07 - 22 minutes - 46 MBThese are the top 3 home workout programs that we recommend for your high school athlete (male or female) playing any sport. Mickie breaks down where you can find each of these programs and why she thinks they're smart options for your son or daughter to use during season to complement the workouts they do with coaches and trainers or for off-season to stay in top shape.
Latest news & updates in the home fitness industry
June 08, 2021 21:30 - 1 hour - 117 MBToday's episode is one of our most popular types of shows where we notify you about the latest updates and releases to programs and products in the home fitness industry. Links mentioned in the show: MOSSA on Demand The ViPR Alo Moves Body FX Obe Fitness BODi by Beachbody on Demand Cathe's New Program Fabletics Wantable Smart Mirror Systems Mentioned in the Show: Mirror by Lululemon Echelon Reflect Tempo Studio Nordic Track Vault Tonal
Start your fitness journey the right way with Strong Confident Living--an all-in-one membership (Laura St. John shares everything you need to know before you sign up)
June 03, 2021 13:16 - 49 minutes - 94.6 MBToday I’m talking to Laura St. John. She and her husband are the founders of Strong Confident Living, a comprehensive membership program with the perfect blend of fitness, mindset and meal planning guidance to change your life. If you’re someone who’s been away from fitness for a long time or who calls themselves a ‘beginner’ when it comes to your health and fitness journey then you’re not going to want to miss this episode.
The Dailey Method For Low Impact Full Body Conditioning (an interview with founder Jill Dailey)
May 18, 2021 21:20 - 39 minutes - 76 MBIn today's episode you'll learn about The Dailey Method from the fitness icon and creator herself, Jill Dailey. The Dailey Method workouts are unlike any workout you've done before--a unique spin on barre that are intense, challenging and ideal for the beginner to advanced home exerciser. Make sure you stay tuned until the end of the episode where you'll learn all about Foundations of Barre, a new program by The Dailey Method. Important links mentioned in the show: Sign up for The Da...
MOSSA on Demand (Here's what you need to know directly from the VP of Training & Programming)
May 11, 2021 17:10 - 48 minutes - 93.1 MBWe recently had the pleasure of interviewing Cathy Spencer-Browning on the podcast, the VP of Training & Programming at MOSSA on demand, where she shared how MOSSA on demand is different from the other streaming workout services on the market and why you're going to love it. She also generously shared a coupon code for listeners of Crunches and Cosmos to sign up for MOSSA on demand and get an extra 30-day free trial of the service! To use the code: Sign up for MOSSA on demand USING A W...
Why you're going to love Obé Fitness
May 07, 2021 14:21 - 37 minutes - 72 MBFind out in our full review of the Obé Fitness streaming workout service exactly why you're going to love it. Hint-This is a premium, robust service and they deliver (almost) everything a girl could want from an on-demand service
What is Daily Burn (and how it compares to other streaming workout services)
April 14, 2021 14:57 - 33 minutes - 66.3 MBWhat is Daily Burn and how does it compare to Beachbody on Demand and other exercise on demand streaming services? This is the question I’m going to answer for you in our honest review of the membership. In this episode, I’m going to tell you how Daily Burn stacks up in price, workouts and customer support when it comes to on-demand exercise. I’ll also tell you exactly how to sign up for Daily Burn.
Jenn Drummond Share How (and why) She's Going to be the First Woman to Climb the 7 Second Summits
March 25, 2021 15:46 - 45 minutes - 86.6 MBToday’s interview is another installment in our goal here at One Strong Southern Girl to share with the world the women who are doing incredible things in their lives that inspire others to stay physically fit and take action to fulfill their most challenging dreams. Jenn has set out to accomplish what no woman has done before--climb the 7 second summits of the world--the 2nd highest peaks on every continent (which will put her in the Guiness Book of World Records!)
Treadmill Workouts--Gia Alvarez of Juma Fit Shares Everything You Need to Know
March 10, 2021 15:10 - 42 minutes - 81.2 MBOne of our goals for 2021 was to interview women who motivate and inspire other women to stay fit and healthy in their lives and businesses. Today’s interview aligns perfectly with that goal. Gia Alvarez is the owner of the Juma Fit treadmill studio in New Jersey* *in the podcast I mistakenly say New York In our interview she shares: -Her treadmill recommendations -The running shoes she recommends -How to combine treadmill workouts into your workout calendar with your other routines...
The Best Features You're Not Using in Your Favorite Streaming Workout Service (and where to find them)
March 03, 2021 13:18 - 32 minutes - 63.1 MBSome of the top streaming workout services have features that you're probably not using! Most likely you didn't even realize these features existed because they're not obvious. Today I'm going to tell you where to find these features and how they'll make your life easier. Links mentioned in the show (the links will take you to our full review of each of these programs): Beachbody on Demand Cathe on Demand Les Mills on Demand Alo Moves Aaptiv Daily Burn
How You Can Use the Exact Same Technique as this 2-Time Olympic Ski Jumper to Stay Toned and Strong (Sarah Hendrickson--being a strong female role model and blood flow restriction training)
February 22, 2021 15:24 - 49 minutes - 71.5 MBDon't miss my interview with two-time Olympic ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson. We covered so many interesting topics including how you can use the exact same method she's been using for years to stay toned and strong with shorter workouts and light weights. Listen in and hear about: -Her important role in changing gender discrimination experienced by female athletes -Being a role model for young girls -How being an athlete helped her self-confidence growing up -The ingredient that she th...
How to Use Meditation in Your Home Fitness Routine (Interview with Cee McDermott of Mindful You Fitness)
February 10, 2021 15:52 - 30 minutes - 62 MBToday’s podcast is my interview with Cee McDermott, a fitness and meditation coach and owner of Mindful You Fitness. She’s been published in Inside Fitness and Strong Fitness magazine, has a streaming home workout membership and is a meditation coach on the Insight Timer app. In our interview Cee explains the concept behind mindful living and how it affects your overall health and shares 4 steps to quick and mindful living that can be done anywhere and won’t cost you a dime! Mindful You Fi...
Our Top Recommendations for Home Barre Workouts
January 28, 2021 17:59 - 30 minutes - 60.3 MBWe've reviewed hundreds of home workout programs and this list is a collection of our top recommendations for barre workouts. Each of these programs is barre at heart but presented in a way that's unique to each instructor and program. We encourage you to try each one and experience how fun and challenging barre workouts are and how to fit them into your own workout calendar.
The Top 10 Streaming Workout Services to Try in 2021 (for women who workout at home)
January 12, 2021 16:34 - 38 minutes - 74.6 MBIf you’re a woman who exercises at home this is a must-listen! We’ve curated our top 10 streaming workout service recommendations for the year (aka-exercise on demand programs). This is a list of the 10 best exercise programs you can stream into your house that we think are well worth the investment. Our favorite thing about this list is that it includes a wide variety of workout styles and something for every budget. Every platform has something different to offer. So, there’s something...
Our Review of Alo Moves (What you need to know before you sign up)
December 30, 2020 15:02 - 31 minutes - 64.8 MBToday Mickie shares everything you need to know about Alo Moves before you sign up! Including what the 4 categories of workouts are inside the Alo Moves library, the instructors you'll see, what level of home exerciser this service is ideal for, any equipment you might need, how much this service costs and more!
7 Original Gift Card Ideas for Women Who Workout
December 11, 2020 13:42 - 19 minutes - 39.6 MBThis is EPISODE THREE IN A 3-PART SERIES OF GIFT IDEAS FOR WOMEN WHO WORKOUT. Today, Mickie shares 7 original gift card ideas for women who workout at home (or the gym).
10 Gift Ideas Around $25 for Women Who Workout
December 10, 2020 14:14 - 21 minutes - 43.9 MBThis is EPISODE TWO IN A 3-PART SERIES OF GIFT IDEAS FOR WOMEN WHO WORKOUT. Today, Mickie shares 10 gift ideas that are all priced around $25 for women who exercise.
5 Smart Equipment and Tech Gadget Gift Ideas for Women who Workout
December 09, 2020 21:10 - 16 minutes - 36.5 MBThis is EPISODE ONE IN A 3-PART SERIES of GIFT IDEAS FOR WOMEN WHO WORKOUT. Today, Mickie shares 5 smart exercise equipment and tech gadget ideas for any woman who loves fitness.
5 Smart Equipment and Tech Gadget Ideas for Women who Workout
December 09, 2020 21:10 - 16 minutes - 36.5 MBThis is EPISODE ONE IN A 3-PART SERIES of GIFT IDEAS FOR WOMEN WHO WORKOUT. Today, Mickie shares 5 smart exercise equipment and tech gadget ideas for any woman who loves fitness.
My Review of Tracy Anderson's Online Studio (Here's what you need to know before you sign up)
November 22, 2020 15:11 - 49 minutes - 95.1 MBToday I'll be answering your biggest questions about the Tracy Anderson Online Studio including, why is this on-demand membership $90 a month (compared to other popular streaming services like Beachbody on Demand which is a little over $100 for the year)? This streaming service has been on my list of important home workout programs to review for a while now (because I get asked about it a lot). I finally signed up for it and am excited to give you my thoughts. In this review I’ll be tell...
An Honest Review of Perfect 30 by Cathe Friedrich [This home workout program has a little bit of everything]
November 04, 2020 18:45 - 39 minutes - 79.2 MBTune in to this episode to find out everything you need to know about Perfect 30, a new women's home workout program by Cathe Friedrich. Mickie shares what style these workouts are, what equipment you'll need to do them, who this program is ideal for and more!
Do you already have this tool in your home gym? Here's 3 solid reasons you need to add one (and tips for finding the perfect design for you)
October 05, 2020 13:24 - 19 minutes - 43.2 MBThree surprising reasons you need a mirror in your home gym (and some tips for finding the perfect one for your home gym).
Latest Updates! [Cathe Friedrich, Beachbody, Les Mills and Aaptiv]
September 21, 2020 14:16 - 28 minutes - 59.5 MBTune in to hear the latest updates by some of the top brands in home exercise! In this episode you'll learn about the latest program by Cathe Fridrich, the latest updates to Beachbody on Demand, a new workout inside Les Mills on Demand and what the Aaptiv + Physique 57 workouts are like. Learn more: A full review of Cathe on Demand A review of the latest workout by Beachody on Demand [Barre Blend] A full review of Les Mills on Demand A full review of Aaptiv
My Surprising Review of Barre Blend
September 14, 2020 12:37 - 44 minutes - 88 MBThis review of the Barre Blend program will help answer all your questions about the Barre Blend workouts. Including what you need to know about Elise Joan (the instructor), the layout of the workout calendars inside the Beachbody library, the equipment you need (or if it’s optional) and (most importantly) whether it’s worth signing up for a Beachbody on Demand membership to try out these workouts.
5 Powerful Lessons About Fitness (and Life) That Will Help You Today
August 17, 2020 14:42 - 19 minutes - 42.7 MBToday you'll hear 5 powerful lessons I've learned over 20+ years that'll help you exercise more consistently starting today.
A Review of Body FX (an all-in-one home workout and diet program)
August 07, 2020 15:07 - 36 minutes - 73.7 MBBody FX is a complete home workout program with nutritional guidance and coaching. This review includes everything you need to know that makes the program unique. The Body FX workouts are different (and probably more fun) than anything you've tried before (and the reason I love this program). Let me tell you everything you need to know about Body FX...
Should you Move Your Home Workout Space to your Garage? (Here's your guide to figure it out)
August 01, 2020 17:26 - 23 minutes - 50.1 MBShould you move your home gym (home exercise space) to your garage? That's a great question (that I've been asked many times)! The answer is a resounding--maybe. Today I'm going to walk you through all the things you need to be asking yourself BEFORE you move all your fitness tools out to the garage so you'll be confident you're making the right decision. There's a lot more to consider than just the temperature out there.