FIT CHICKS Chat
549 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 39 ratingsLaura Jackson & Amanda Quinn are founders of FIT CHICKS® & FIT CHICKS® Academy - Canada’s largest women’s only fitness company, leading Fitness & Nutrition Experts and TV Hosts of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS”. Each week on FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura & Amanda get you PUMPED to create your FIERCEST life – inside & out. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get toned, eat healthier, stress less, feel inspired or just have some healthy cheerleaders in your corner, each episode is packed with their own tested, ACTIONABLE fitness, nutrition and wellness strategies to get you there! Why? Because after helping 1000’s of women of all levels transform their bodies and minds, Laura & Amanda figured out what they really love: helping women like YOU reach your goals by breaking down the BIG, confusing info about fitness, nutrition & wellness into easy step-by-step actions…so you can see BIG, life changing results, fast – no matter where you are in your fitness and life journey! For informational purposes only. Please consult a physician before starting an eating or exercise program
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Episode 99 – Merry Xmas Maintenance… How Not to Gain Fat Over the Holidays!
December 05, 2017 16:30 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIf your goal is fat loss, then the holidays might not be the best time to put your focus on dropping inches. But if you can GET REAL with what you can commit to doing & doing a few simple FIT CHICKS tricks to set yourself up for success, you will not be back to […]
Episode 98 – Weight Loss vs Fat Loss: What’s the Difference and why it Matters!
November 28, 2017 10:46 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBDo you know the difference between weight loss and fat loss? We are here to tell you it’s a big one! When you focus on weight loss instead of what you really want – fat loss- you are missing a HUGE piece of the long term healthy puzzle. In this episode the Head Chicks breakdown […]
Episode 97 – Interview With Holly Perkins Recap
November 23, 2017 15:34 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this weeks episode, Laura and Amanda recap their interview with Holly Perkins. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com To get full episode show notes and recap click here
Episode 96 – Why Strength Training Rules Her Universe: An Interview With Holly Perkins
November 21, 2017 03:58 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIf like most people you are constantly struggling to lose that last ten pounds then you need to listen to this interview ASAP! Holly is an expert trainer and a total bad a** in strength training programs and is sharing with you first hand how shifting her own workouts changed her body and how simple […]
Episode 95 – Interview With Heather Woodruff Recap
November 16, 2017 08:43 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this weeks episode, Laura and Amanda recap their interview with Heather Woodruff. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com To get full episode show notes and recap click here.
Episode 94 – The Surprising Signs of Food Sensitivities: Interview with Digestion Guru Heather Woodroffe
November 14, 2017 04:46 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe truth is SOOO many of us have food sensitivities that are wreaking havoc on our bodies – from weight gain to digestion problems to being cranky pants and short fused on the regular- and we have NO idea! On today’s episode we have brought in Digestion Guru & Nutritional Practitioner Heather Woodroffe to help […]
Episode 93 – Interview with Avril Baxter Recap
November 09, 2017 15:29 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this weeks episode, Laura and Amanda recap their interview with Avril Baxter. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com To get full episode show notes and recap click here.
Episode 92 – Fat Loss Success Plan: An Interview With Avril Baxter
November 07, 2017 02:17 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBEverybody wants to feel and look their best and that is exactly what our weight loss expert Avril Baxter is going to share with you today. This interview is all about opening up and sharing some key strategies she uses with her clients in order to get them lasting results and amazing transformations. So grab […]
Episode 91 – Interview With Gillian Mandich Recap
November 02, 2017 00:53 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this weeks episode, Laura and Amanda recap their interview with Gillian Mandich. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com To get full episode show notes and recap click here.
Episode 90 – Finding Your Happy: An Interview With Gillian Mandich
October 31, 2017 03:22 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this super fun interview, Gillian Mandich, self proclaimed Happiness Researcher shares her scientific research on exactly how you too can find your happy. Learn cool techniques to make any day a little brighter and proven strategies and tools to help you live your best, happiest life today! This interview will give you some key […]
Episode 89 – Countdown to Xmas Shape Up Part 3 – Mindset Makeover: Create the life you want with the power of Intention
October 24, 2017 02:56 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBDo you wonder why you start a diet or exercise program and can’t stick to it? Or why you can’t create the life / body / health you say you want? It all boils down to setting your intentions and that starts with your biggest “muscle”…your mind. On today’s episode, the Head Chicks are going […]
Episode 88 – Countdown to Xmas Shape Up Part 2 – The One Nutrition Habit to Add Daily: Green Smoothie + Magic Fats
October 17, 2017 15:35 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn part 2 of this 3 part “Countdown to Xmas” Shape Up series, the Head Chicks are talking about how implementing this ONE nutrition habit can get big health results (especially during this busy and stressful time). What is it? Adding a green smoothie with this much talked about fab fat – MCT Oil – […]
Episode 87 – Countdown to Xmas Shape Up Part 1 – Recap
October 12, 2017 03:21 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this weeks episode, Laura and Amanda recap part 1 of the “Countdown to Xmas” Shape Up series. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com To get full episode show notes and recap click here.
Episode 86 – Countdown to Xmas Shape Up Part 1 – The 15 minute Fitness Solution
October 10, 2017 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn part 1 of this 3 part “Countdown to Xmas” Shape Up series, the Head Chicks are sharing their fave fitness strategy that gives big results in only 15 min a day PLUS giving you the exact exercise, tips and tricks to use this fat blasting fitness solution to help you get in shape in […]
Episode 85 – Head Chick Recap: How we stay fit close to 40!
October 06, 2017 03:26 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOn Tuesday’s episode we talked to fitness expert Shawna Kaminski all about strategies to being “Fit at 40”. Now the Head Chicks are sharing how as they near 40, how they are supporting their bodies for success through some very simple fitness and nutrition methods that you can start doing today! For more info on […]
Episode 84 – Fit After 40: Interview with Shawna Kaminski
October 03, 2017 02:41 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBAre you spending your days trying to decipher if your symptoms are menopausal, premenopausal, thyroid related or even normal? Dealing with hot flashes, sluggish energy and weight gain? In today’s episode, Shawna Kaminski a leading fitness expert and author of My Bikini Belly will walk you through steps to identify what is happening and ways […]
Episode 83 – Interview with Oreet Recap
September 28, 2017 11:59 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this weeks episode, Laura and Amanda recap their interview with Oreet. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com. To Get Full Episode Show notes and recap click here.
Episode 82 – The Art of Bellydancing… Fitness & Self Love beyond the Gym: Interview with Oreet
September 26, 2017 12:49 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBWhen you think of fitness, we typically think of the gym but what about getting your sweat on while while reconnecting to your body, your beauty and getting a serious burn on? In today’s episode, founder of Sharqui- The Belly Dance Workout and global brand helping women reclaim their fitness and their body positivity, Oreet […]
Episode 81 – Interview with Dr Cheryl Allen Recap
September 21, 2017 13:51 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBOn this weeks episode, Laura and Amanda recap their Interview with Dr Cheryl Allen. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com. To Get Full Episode Show notes and recap click here.
Episode 80 – The Connection between your Hormones & Your Weight: Interview with Dr Cheryl Allen
September 19, 2017 13:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBHormones and their affect on your weight are a hot topic right now but most of us don’t know the why. In this episode, we have the incredible Naturopathic Doctor, Certified Menopause Practitioner and creator of “The Balance Program” join us to break it all down! From how our hormones work(or don’t work) in symphony, […]
Episode 79 – EPISODE 78 – September Slimdown Recap
September 14, 2017 12:56 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this weeks episode, Laura and Amanda Recap their nutrition strategies for a successful September Slimdown! For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com. To Get Full Episode Show notes and recap click here.
Episode 78 – Top 3 Nutrition Habits for Your September Slimdown
September 12, 2017 02:21 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBFeeling like you need a reset after too much patio fun this summer? It’s September and for a lot of us that means getting back to business with our fitness and nutrition. In this episode, the Head Chicks are sharing their top 3 simple and easy to follow nutrition strategies to get you back on […]
Episode 77 – Interview with Jill Hewlett Recap
September 07, 2017 04:02 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this weeks episode, Laura and Amanda recap this weeks interview with Jill Hewlett. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com. To Get Full Episode Show notes and recap click here.
Episode 76 – Fit Brain, Fit Body – Interview with Jill Hewlett
September 05, 2017 11:24 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBYou spend time exercising your body but do you ever spend time working out your brain? This week, we have brain fitness expert, wellness authority and founder of Brain Gym® sharing how you can shift your health, reduce your stress and increase your happiness through simple techniques that will transform your life – inside and […]
Episode 75 – Interview with Jill Bunny Recap
August 31, 2017 08:13 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this weeks episode, Laura and Amanda recap the interview with Jill Bunny. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com. To Get Full Episode Show notes and recap click here.
Episode 74 – Interview with Jill Bunny
August 29, 2017 06:45 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBEPISODE 74 Bikini and fitness competitions are all the rage right now with everyone wanting six pack abs, sparkly suits and stepping on stage….but what does it REALLY take to go through this transformation not only in your workouts and nutrition but your long term physical and mental health? On today’s episode, we have 4 […]
Episode 73 – Interview with Samantha Montpetit-Huynh Recap
August 24, 2017 15:26 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this weeks episode, Laura and Amanda recap the interview with Samantha Montpetit-Huynh. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com. To Get Full Episode Show notes and recap click here.
Episode 72 – Interview with Samantha Montpetit-Huynh
August 22, 2017 02:41 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBAre you pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant one day? Then this is one episode you don’t want to miss. This week we have a great interview with Samantha Montpetit-Huynh, mother, certified pre and post-natal exercise specialist and co-founder of Bellies Inc. Samantha discusses everything from having a healthy pregnancy, to why you need a […]
Episode 71 – The Head Chicks Recap : Interview with Alisha Tatham
August 17, 2017 16:26 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBOn Tuesday’s episode of Chick Chat, we had a great conversation with Olympian Alisha Tatham who was with the 2012 women’s basketball team. Alisha is now a mentor for young women, helping them find their inner champion. In today’s recap we are talking in more detail about how being an athlete can set you up […]
Episode 70 – Finding YOUR Inner Champion- Interview with Alisha Tatham
August 15, 2017 05:03 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBFrom your workouts to your career to you relationships, do you want to be able to CRUSH your goals and have no fear in anything you do? This week we bring Alisha Tatham, Olympian, Speaker and Performance Coach, who inspires groups and individuals to set bold goals and teaching them how to slay the naysayers […]
Episode 69 – The Head Chicks Recap: Interview with Mindy Mylrea
August 10, 2017 06:13 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBThis week Laura and Amanda talk tabatas and recap the interview with Mindy Mylrea. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com. To Get Full Episode Show notes and recap click here.
Episode 68 – How to use tabatas for huge fat burning results- Interview with Mindy Mylrea
August 08, 2017 06:51 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBTabatas are still one of our fave high intensity interval patterns but why are they so incredible? This week we bring in world renowned tabata fitness expert and creator of Tabata Bootcamp, Mindy Mylrea to break it all down! From how tabatas work, the afterburn effect and how to implement into your training, this episode […]
Episode 67 – The Head Chicks Recap: Our Personal Journey to Body Positivity
August 03, 2017 03:31 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week on the podcast we dove into how to the Top 4 Ways to stay (or become) body positive during swimsuit season, but what about loving the skin you are in 24 /7? In this Head Chick Recap, Amanda and Laura share their struggles and triumphs with self love, what you need to ditch […]
Episode 66 – Top 4 Ways to Stay Body Positive in Swimsuit Season
August 01, 2017 14:52 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBDid you know ⅓ of peeps would rather go to the dentist instead of wear a bathing suit?! Summer is here and for most women (and men!) this is major anxiety time. But it doesn’t have to be! It is time to start to learn to love the skin you are in. On today’s episode, […]
Episode 65 – The Head Chicks Recap: Our thoughts on natural detox & how we do it weekly!
July 27, 2017 04:58 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIn this weeks episode Laura & Amanda chat about their interview with Joy McCarthy. For more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com. To Get Full Episode Show notes and recap click here.
Episode 64 – How to Detox Naturally: Interview with Joy McCarthy
July 25, 2017 12:21 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHave you been hearing about detoxing and think it is all about skinny teas and juices? On today’s episode, we have author of the bestselling book “Joyous Detox”, SUPER awesome nutritionist & founder of Joyous Health, Joy McCarthy joining us to break it all down for you! We cover it all – From what is […]
Episode 63 – The Head Chicks Recap: Our thoughts on the Ketogenic Diet
July 20, 2017 02:17 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThis week on the podcast we had an incredible interview with Leanne Vogel, the SUPER awesome nutritionist & founder of HealthfulPursuit.com, host of The Keto Diet Podcast & author of the bestselling book, The Keto Diet who shared a TON of insight into the world of Keto. In this Head Chick Recap, Amanda and Laura […]
Episode 62 – The Ketogenic Diet 101 – Interview with Leanne Vogel
July 18, 2017 07:52 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHave you been hearing about the ketogenic diet and wondering what the heck it is & how it works? On today’s episode, we have Leanne Vogel, the SUPER awesome nutritionist & founder of HealthfulPursuit.com, host of The Keto Diet Podcast & author of the bestselling book “The Keto Diet” joining us to break it all […]
Episode 61 – The Head Chicks Recap: Behind the Scenes of our Interview with Jillian Michaels!
July 13, 2017 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week on the podcast we had the honor of interviewing one of our AMAZING fitness idols, Jillian Michaels! In this Head Chick Recap, Amanda and Laura share behind the scenes what happened during this exciting (and nerve racking interview!), why Jillian has been a key influence in creating their fitness careers and why you […]
Episode 60 – Interview with Jillian Michaels
July 11, 2017 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBJoining us on FIT CHICKS Chat this week is one of our main sources of continued inspiration for our own fitness journey and business, Jillian Michaels. Jillian Michaels is the world’s leading fitness expert, renowned nutritionist and successful entrepreneur. With an international community of followers exceeding 100 million, Jillian’s dominance in health and wellness extends to […]
Episode 59 – The Head Chicks Recap: How we get into Healthy Cottage/Vacation Mode… and you can too!
July 06, 2017 15:52 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week on the podcast we dove into how to be a healthy host, but what about being a healthy guest? In this Head Chick Recap, Amanda and Laura share how they build a healthy “toolbox”, their non negotiables and how to be able to attend any event, weekends at the cottages and summer vacation […]
Episode 58 – Top 5 Tips to “Healthy Host” your next event!
July 04, 2017 04:45 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWhen trying to live healthy, events can be a stressful nightmare…whether you are hosting or attending them. It doesn’t have to be that way if you have the right tools! With Canada Day & Fourth of July celebrations in full swing this month, the Head Chicks will set you up with their top 5 strategies […]
Episode 57 – Finding your “Fit” – Interview with Kathleen Trotter
June 27, 2017 02:20 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThis week on the podcast, we are welcoming one of our “fitness sisters” who shares our beliefs in Livin La Vida FIT CHICK, Kathleen Trotter! As personal trainer, fitness media expert and featured health writer for the Globe & Mail & Huffington Post, Kathleen’s work is all about helping how to create a lifestyle of […]
Episode 56 – From Competitions to Moderation 365 an Interview with Jill Coleman
June 20, 2017 03:10 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBJoining the FIT CHICKS this week is one of our amazing inspirations, national television personality, cover model and founder of JillFit.com, Jill Coleman! Beginning in fitness competitions & landing several national covers for fitness modelling with her work being featured in SELF magazine, SHAPE, Women’s Health magazine & Prevention magazine, Jill is a fierce, female force in […]
Episode 55 – Ditching the Titles & Eating for YOUR body: Interview with Marni Wasserman
June 13, 2017 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this episode, we have a super special guest Marni Wasserman, co-host of the top health podcast on iTunes, The Ultimate Health Podcast, nutritionist, chef and Author of Fermenting for Dummies and Plant-Based Diet For Dummies. Marni joins the Chicks to talk about her personal journey with nutrition from being a well known vegan / vegetarian public figure to transitioning […]
Episode 54 – Get like Gumbi… how to Stretch for Results!
June 06, 2017 02:38 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBAre you what we call a “skimpy stretcher” aka rock your workout but then allow no time for a proper warm up or stretch following? Stretching is one of the MOST important elements of your workout not just for flexibility, recovery and to help prevent injury but for so much more. In this episode, the […]
Episode 53 – Top 4 Reasons your Race Training may be Sabotaging your Weight Loss!
May 30, 2017 05:49 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHave you ever started training for a 5k, 10k, marathon or more thinking that you will easily shed weight but the opposite happened? While running is great cardiovascular activity it does not mean instant weight loss. And in this episode, the Head Chicks take you through the 4 reasons why your training may be working against […]
Episode 52 – Welcome to the Gun Show… Why Biceps & Triceps Can’t be Ignored!
May 23, 2017 03:25 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBBooty’s are all the rage right now but what about your guns? Buff not burly biceps & triceps are a must for all chicks. They give you the strength to perform everyday activities, shopping, picking up the wee ones, twisting open jars and driving your car. As well as it balances out your arms in a beautiful […]
Episode 51 – Top 5 Steps to Meal Prep like a Master for Weight Loss, Health & More!
May 16, 2017 04:52 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB“If you fail to plan you plan to fail.” And that couldn’t be more true when it comes to eating healthy. Meal prepping is one of the most valuable (and underused!) tools for weight loss and nutrition but most of us don’t know how to do it. Not to worry- in this episode, the Head […]
Episode 50 – Top 5 ways to get MAX Results from your at Home Fitness Routine!
May 09, 2017 03:22 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBBeing active does not mean you have to go to a gym. In fact, even if you do go to the gym it is super important to set up your home space to be one that gets you into a mindset of movement and supports your fierce fitness goals. In this episode, the Head Chicks give you the top 5 […]