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LadyStrong FitCast

262 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings

Welcome to LadyStrong FITcast! A No nonsense approach to women's weight loss hosted by Co-Founders Marciea and Brittany. This weekly podcast is about empowering women like you to avoid making excuses and to help you maximize your fitness and weight loss results. So many of us know what we need to do to achieve our goals but we aren't doing it. There's a continuous gap between our intentions and our actions. LadyStrong FITcast is a tool to help you create massive change in your life and enjoy the journey!

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Episodes

27 Pounds Lost in 7 Months!

February 14, 2024 02:00 - 14 minutes - 9.83 MB

Through this video, you'll gain valuable insights into her mindset, discipline, and commitment to LSF member of the month Kira health and well-being. Get ready to be motivated and inspired as Kira shares her tips, tricks, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're looking to lose weight, adopt healthier habits, or simply seeking inspiration, this video is for you. Watch as this incredible woman unveils her transformation and provides practical advice that you can apply to your own jo...

Watch these 40 minutes if You Want Results!

September 21, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Your request has been granted! We answered all your questions regarding fitness,  nutrition, hormones, you name it!  LSF Co-Founder Brittany spoke with Becca the owner of FitMom whose approach is holistic and practical, as a nutrition practitioners and lifestyle coach. She offers great insight to achieving results.

Watch If You Want Your Fitness to Be a Masterpiece

September 21, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MB

LSF member Ace joined the 6 week challenge and lost 7 pounds. Now she's invested in herself and is now doing the semi-private training.

Stay at Home Mom Makes Time for Herself

July 26, 2023 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.74 MB

Some people might think that stay-at-home moms have it easy, that there’s no reason for them not to exercise. However, it’s not that convenient. That said, we spoke to LSF Catie who's consistently showing up for workout, getting results and so much more! She'll be sharing HerStory today!

LSF Coaches Vulnerability

July 19, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MB

Have you ever wanted to know more about the LSF coaches outside of group classes? This is your chance to learn about each coaches vulnerability. Tune-in now!

Switching From Virtual Member to In-Studio

July 06, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.62 MB

This weeks episode is one you do not want to miss!  Please help me congratulate June member of the month Shalini started out as a virtual member in 2020 during quaratine and it wasn't until two months ago where she then transitioned to semi-private in studio training and her results have been phenomenal.  Please make sure to congratuate her when you see her inside the studio!

How to Use a Photo as Motivation

June 20, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MB

Whether you’re just starting to work on your weight loss goals or you’re well on your way to losing weight, it’s interesting to question the pros and cons of keeping old photos in view. Todays member spotlight is Alfa as she talks about her experience with an old photo and used it as motivation.

10 Tips and Tricks in Fitness

June 07, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

We all want to be our best, healthiest selves. Still, with so much advice floating around, it can be hard to choose which healthy lifestyle tips are worth trying. Tune-in now to learn more.

Meet LSF Head Coach Jamie

May 30, 2023 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MB

Jamie is the newest Head Coach at LadyStrong Fitness. She's a NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nationally Qualified NPC Figure Competitor. She has an extensive background in the fitness and wellness industry and we are excited to have her leading the STRONG COMMUNITY!

How To Prevent Injuries When Working Out

May 23, 2023 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MB

Exercise usually helps keep you out of the doctor’s office unless you hurt yourself in the process.  Muscle strains and ligament sprains can happen to anyone, regardless of how fit you are.  But taking a few minutes to warm up and cool down properly can help you avoid injuries and keep active.

How to Put on Muscle

May 18, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

LSF Member of the month Carolyn Dike who's 60 years old has put on 5 pounds of muscle in just 12 months! As she would tell you in her own words you're never too old to begin a fitness routine! Tune-in now to learn more about Carolyn and the #1 strategy on how she did it!

How to Have a Mindset of Abundance!

May 09, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MB

This weeks episode we have LSF Member Sylwia whose May spotlight of the month, HerStory is truly inspiring! Learn how she overcame coming to a new country and not speaking English and how she manage to correlate that to her fitness and wellness journey.

How to Identify Your Workout Goal

May 03, 2023 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.82 MB

Whether you're looking to maintain a consistent workout routine, improve your endurance,  build lean muscle, or get stronger there's a goal for everyone at LSF no matter their fitness level. Tune-in now to learn how to read and identify your workout the next time you you read the workout and take a class at LadyStrong Fitness.

Summer is Around the Corner, Are you Ready? |REVISITED EPISODE]

April 25, 2023 23:00 - 16 minutes - 7.41 MB

Prepare your body for summer by starting early. Avoid a mad panic just before summer hits by slowly easing into a summer body preparation routine. Shed the winter blues by getting outdoors and moving more, and look after your body adjusting your fitness and nutrition regimen. It’s all about creating healthy habits and, come summer, your body will love you for it! Prep your body for summer!

Lost 55 Pounds in 18 Months [Talking Fear, Faith & Fitness]

April 20, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MB

Grab Your Kleenex Ladies! Because this weeks podcast episode we sat down with Member of the Month Suzanne Lothary. We talked about how she lost 55 pounds in 18 months and how Fear, Fitness and Family played an integral part into her journey. Susan is truly inspiring, this is an episode you don't want to miss enjoy!

She Lost 55 Pounds in 18 Months [Talking Fear, Faith & Fitness]

April 20, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MB

Grab Your Kleenex Ladies! Because this weeks podcast episode we sat down with Member of the Month Suzanne Lothary. We talked about how she lost 55 pounds in 18 months and how Fear, Fitness and Family played an integral part into her journey. Susan is truly inspiring, this is an episode you don't want to miss enjoy!

They Lost 35 Pounds Combined! [New 12 Week LifeStyle Transformation Program]

April 11, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

We've officially launched the newest program. Called the 12 Week LifeStyle Transformation Program. LSF Member Chrissy & Mary successful completed the beta-test of the program and lost a combined total of 35 pounds! The LifeStyle Transformation Program is custom tailored for your fitness goals offering Hybrid Training (Group Training & Personal Training), Accountability, Body Composition Testing and so much more! This is an episode you do not want to miss 

How to Fix Lower Back Pain

April 05, 2023 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.41 MB

Lower back pain can have causes that aren't due to overuse such as working out or lifting too much, prolonged sitting and laying down, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, wearing a poorly fitting backpack. LSF coaches have several advise on how to help your underlying issue.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

March 28, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.67 MB

The Green Squad Teams been working hard behind the scene on a special project. Tune-in now to learn more! This is an episode you don't want to miss!

How IV & Shots Helped the Green Squad Team!

March 21, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MB

What is IV Therapy and how can it help you?  March  guest of the month is Katie Blum who's been in the medical field for over a decade.  Now provides a convenient service within the comfort of your home or wherever life make take you! Tune-in to learn more about how IV Therapy can help you like it did the LSF Green Squad Team!

Strong as a Mother [No Pun Intended]!

March 15, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

LSF member Michelle who is a single mother of two growing boys has conquered more in the last 9 months.  When it comes to her fitness and wellness journey Michelle will be spilling the tea on the good and the bad on how she was able to lose 50 pounds in just 9 months!  Tune-in this is an episode you do not want to miss!

How Not To Feel Remorseful As a Mother

March 09, 2023 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

You have to find some time for yourself and devote it to what you want. If you want to carve out one hour each day for yourself and dedicate it to your workout, just do it!  A mother needs time for herself too, without having to feel guilty. Guilt will only make you feel bad about yourself, and that is unfair to you. Tune-in now and see what LSF member (Maureen) had to say.

5 Reasons Why You Are Seeing a Plateau

February 28, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Whether you’ve stalled in your weight loss journey, strength training, or some other fitness benchmark, today coach Emily will tell you exactly how to keep progressing by sharing with you the exact tools.

[RE-VISTED] - How You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It Too! 🍰

February 22, 2023 22:00 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MB

Macros can be complicated. Let us do the heavy lifting for you. Learn more about the upcoming LSF MacroShed MasterClass we're going to dive into the meat and potatoes of what the challenge entails and how you can benefit from it! Reach your body composition goals faster with personalized macronutrient recommendations & strategies from your own dedicated coach.

Converting from Trainer to Member

February 13, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

It's not everyday you get to experience nor meet someone who's been on both sides of the fence when it comes to their fitness and wellness journey.  Todays guest we have LSF member Tamika who's been a part of our community for the last year  will be sharing some insightful words of wisdom when it comes to her fitness on how she got started, the results she's achieved and the her outlook over the next 6 to 12 months. Tune-in now,

Mindset Shift That Will Change Your Life!

February 02, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

With a growth mindset you know that you can change over time and therefore you are more open to reflect, learn and grow from challenges.  Because failure is less threatening, you are more willing to embrace life's challenges, take feedback as a learning opportunity and continue to learn and grow throughout life. Tune-in now as LSF member Sara talks with Brittany (Co-Founder) about HerStory.

LSF Coaches Her-Story [HOW THEY GOT STARTED]

February 02, 2023 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Everyone has a story on how they started their fitness journey. Have you ever wondered how the LSF coach got started? Tune-in now to her Her-Story. (Coach Paula, Coach Emily and Coach Sarah).

Don't Get Stuck in the Suck!

January 17, 2023 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MB

If you’re exhausted right now, know that we’re here for you, but that you don’t have to stay stuck in the suck! Embracing the challenges, surviving, and finding those little pockets of light where we can is going to help us all feel better through this time. Remember that our paths in life for a large part have been chosen for us, and time will keep moving on regardless of what is happening, but we’ve got to figure out how to make the most of it for ourselves. Tune-in now as Marciea Co-Fou...

How to Achieve the Impossible

January 11, 2023 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MB

Do you have an ambition you truly believe you can achieve? Do you think others don't share your belief? Don't allow yourself to be burdened by the disbelief of others. One of the greatest pleasures in life is achieving something that others don't think you can do. By cultivating the right attitude, making a plan, and following through, you can achieve the impossible! If you're tenacious and empowered, you will succeed, no matter the outcome. Tune-in now to learn how LSF member Ashlie achieve...

How & Why to Warmup & Cool Down Properly

January 05, 2023 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MB

A warmup gradually revs up your cardiovascular system by raising your body temperature and increasing blood flow to your muscles. Cooling down after your workout allows for a gradual recovery of pre-exercise heart rate and blood pressure. Learn more as Coach Emily explains. Tune-in now!

From Medical Hero to Gym Hero

December 29, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Meet LSF member Amanda who is December member of the month. Amanda is not only a working women in the medical field, but also an ambitious athlete. Find out more about her fitness and wellness journey and what led to her success during the most crucial time in her life!

Don't Be a Follower-Create You're Own Path

December 23, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MB

Being a follower can cause us to compromise in areas we otherwise wouldn't. We should have integrity. This means being the same person everywhere we go. Find out how LSF client Rachael became a follower to now raving fan!

How Do I Control My Cravings

December 13, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MB

Let’s be honest, we all get food cravings, and once they strike it can be nearly impossible to just say no. By giving in you’re potentially adding significant calories that can add up big time. After satisfying a craving, feelings of guilt and defeat often follow. Tune-in now as coach Emily will share several helpful tips on what you can do!

Fitness, Family & Sisterhood

December 06, 2022 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MB

Longtime standing client MaryJo has a lot to share after being apart of the community for 4+ years. She's truly an inspiration to all who comes in contact with her. If there's one thing you don't know about Maryjo she's a force to be reckon with when it comes to her workouts. Tune-in now to learn more about LSF client Maryjo!

How to Make Time for Yourself, Even With a Hectic Schedule

December 01, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Do you tend to get overwhelmed with everything going on in your life? Whether it’s the responsibilities piling up at work, the chores you have to do at home, or the people in your life who need your attention, it can feel like you have too much on your mental load if you never get to step away from it all. That’s why it’s important to learn how to take time for yourself.  So what does it really mean to take time for yourself? How can you achieve this without the entire world falling apart? ...

Skeptic to Believer in 12 Months: November Member of the Month!

November 22, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MB

Have you ever wanted to do something, but was afraid it's not going to work for you? If so then then podcast episode is for you. We sat down with LSF member Anna (November member of the month). As she shares her LSF journey with you all. Stay tuned because this is an episode you don't want to miss!

3 Reason Why You WON'T Accomplish Your Goals in 2023

November 15, 2022 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MB

We see so many woman who achieve their goals, and so many woman who don’t.  We thought it would be helpful to nail down why so many woman don’t achieve their goals, even when they have such good intentions.

10 Powerful Ways to Lose Weight

November 08, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Losing weight can make you feel better about yourself and give you a boost to your self-esteem. Not only will you fit into your old clothes again, but you can improve your health at the same time.  We talk about the 10 most powerful ways to lose weight.

5 Simple Tips to Reach Your Goals

November 01, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MB

At this point, I bet you have set some heartfelt, compelling, and aggressive life goals. It is essential to set goals so that you can strategize how you are going to achieve them. These tips will help you do just that. Tune-in now to learn more!

How to BALANCE Fitness & Wellness

October 25, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

LSF Co-Founder Marciea had the opportunity of interview Jen the clinic director with Fzycial Therapy Balance Center in Schaumburg. They discussed the importance of not just fitness, but different facades of  therapy. Tune-in now to find out how this can help you! ________________________________________________________________ Grab Your Free Transformation Consult Trial Below, or Refer a friend By providing the link: 💪👉→ https://bit.ly/2SOalR3​​​ 🔥🔥 _________________________________________...

How to Have an Effective Workout!

October 18, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MB

You get out of it what you put in. That doesn't mean you have to work out for hours each day. It just means you need to work smart. That said, LSF Head Coach Emily agrees that working smarter will get you much further than working harder. So how do you make your workouts most effective? Tune-in now to learn more! Grab Your Free Week Trial Below, or Refer a friend By providing the link: 💪👉→ https://bit.ly/2SOalR3​​​ 🔥🔥 __________________________________________________________________ !!Fo...

Bouncing back from surgery to working out injury free

October 12, 2022 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MB

Meet LSF member Rita C. Rita is not just October member of the month, but also 2022 Member of the Year. Her story is truly inspiring. Find out how Rita bounced back after having two hip replacement surges in 2018. To losing over 15 pounds! This is an episode you don't want to miss!

The DEATH and REBIRTH of "LadyStrong Fitness"

October 05, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.58 MB

Starting out as Midwest Performance not having anyone know who they were was hard to accept and be identitified. Now fast forwarding 6 years later as LadyStrong Fitness celebrate their golden birthday of six years on Thursday October 6th! Tune-in as Marciea (the Co-Founder) share LSF orgin story and discuss several exciting events for the remaining of the year. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Orenda Gala Sponsor: Color Street

September 27, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 6.95 MB

Ladystrong Fitness Orenda Gala is happy to announce one of their sponsorship for the event. She is also an LSF member who has received incredible results in just 30 days. Tune-in now to learn more!

How to Go Down a Pants Size Quickly

September 21, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.38 MB

If you're wondering how to go down a pants size quickly, be warned losing weight rapidly can be dangerous to your health and potentially result in weight regain.  Instead, shedding pounds at a safe pace is the most sustainable way to drop a pant size, if that's your goal. We share tips for how to lose a pant size (or even how to drop two sizes) without jeopardizing your health. Tune-in now to learn more!

How to Reset Your Body!

September 13, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MB

If you’ve been feeling tired, bloated, or just out of sorts lately, summer is as good a time as any for you to give your body a restart.  Adulting is hard enough without having to switch up your daily routine, but there are plenty of ways to give your body a fresh start that don’t involve crazy diets.  Rest assured none of the tip we share today cause for depriving your body. Tune-in now as LSF member Maria Duffy share her most recent experience at LSF!

Stepping Outside Your comfort Zone!

September 06, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

The ability to take risks by stepping outside your comfort zone is the primary way by which we grow. But we are often afraid to take that first step. In truth, comfort zones are not really about comfort, they are about fear. Break the chains of fear to get outside. Once you do, you will learn to enjoy the process of taking risks and growing in the process.

How to win a FREE YEAR MEMBERSHIP!!

August 29, 2022 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.82 MB

Who doesn't want to save themselves a little extra cash? Better yet! Who doesn't want to workout for FREE!  The only time we giveaway this HUGE incentive is at the annual Orenda Member Recognition Gala. Tune-in to see how you can increase your chances of winning this membership and take advantage of this opportunity! 

How to Win $100,000 with Prestige Labs

August 23, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Did you hear the exciting news? Ladystrong Fitness is now partnered with Prestige Labs. Prestige Labs produces high-quality supplements for professional athletes and Olympians, made by one of the best minds in biochemistry, Dr. Trevor Kashey, PhD. Brittany Co-Founder of LSF had the opportunity to sit down and speak with one of their representatives Ed Turner.  Tune-in now to learn more about their upcoming $100,000 challenge alongside their products!

How Not to Be Fearful or Doubtful

August 16, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Starting a new fitness and wellness journey can seem overwhelming. Even after you start you may ask yourself if you're doing all the right things or not enough. We want to put your mind at ease and let you know that what your feeling isn't abnormal and it will be ok.  Tune-in now as we speak to member of the month Magda aka Maggie and find out how she started and progressing throughout her fitness and wellness journey. Grab Your Free Week Trial Below, or Refer a friend By providing the lin...