Episodios

  • Unbound Gravel 2025: Conquering the 200-Mile Race

    Unbound Gravel 2025: Conquering the 200-Mile Race
    Jun 18 2025
    In this episode Meredith shares her firsthand experience racing the Unbound 200, the biggest gravel race in the world. From unexpected mechanical issues to the mental grit required to push through the miles, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to finish a race of this scale. The conversation dives into the importance of community, race prep, and the balance amateur athletes must strike between real life and rigorous training.— The Unbound 200 is an iconic and demanding gravel race that pushes riders to their physical and mental limits. — Mechanical setbacks that tested strategy and resilience. — Nutrition, heat management, and mental toughness. — The cycling community and it's powerful support system. — Balancing recovery with everyday life. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Unbound Gravel Race: https://www.unboundgravel.com/ · Tips for Heat Management in Endurance Sports · Girls Gone Gravel: https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ · Cycling Nutrition Strategies · Real-Time Race Tracking Tools────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 5 m
  • All About Build: Our Hypertrophy Program with Tactic Coach Lynsey Martin

    All About Build: Our Hypertrophy Program with Tactic Coach Lynsey Martin
    Jun 11 2025
    In this episode, Alex and Meredith have Tactic coach Lynsey Martin back on the podcast to discuss the nuances of strength and hypertrophy training, and their new program Build. They talk about the science of muscle growth, the importance of training to failure, and the benefits of specialized techniques like blood flow restriction and eccentric overload. They also explore how to maintain training progression and avoid common pitfalls like muscle soreness and plateaus. Learn more about the Tactic Functional Fitness Programs here. — We’re Live From Lynsey’s Basement Couch — Lynsey’s New Horse — The Importance of Mechanical Tension in Training — Understanding Hypertrophy and Strength Training — Practical Advice for Training to Failure — Understanding the Breakthrough Moment — Form Deviations and Training to Failure — Mechanical and Metabolic Stress in Training — The Role of Muscle Damage and Soreness — Progressive Overload and Training Adaptations — Advanced Techniques and Blood Flow Restriction — The Importance of Eccentric Training — Training Frequency and Volume — Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP) — Tactic Functional Fitness Programs Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Tactic Coach Lynsey Martin on Individual Variation in People’s Abilities to Reach Goals · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Reverse Dieting with Tactic Head Coach Lynsey Martin · Listen to Afternoon Snack: All About the CrossFit Games Semifinals with Tactic Coach Lynsey Martin · Follow Lynsey @lynsmartin on Instagram · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Body Image, Self Esteem, and the Complex Relationships We Have with Ourselves with Lynsey Martin · Tactic Functional Fitness: Get Started · Tactic Functional Fitness: Sample Program ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 17 m
  • Navigating Recovery: Tactic Coach Jess Reimche on Life and Fitness Post-Surgery

    Navigating Recovery: Tactic Coach Jess Reimche on Life and Fitness Post-Surgery
    May 28 2025
    In this episode of Afternoon Snack, Meredith and Alex welcome back Tactic Nutrition Coach, Jess Reimche to the podcast. Jess shares her recent experiences with hip surgery, recovery, and its impact on her daily life. They cover the psychological and physical challenges of recovery, maintaining a healthy mindset, and the importance of community support. Jess provides insights into balancing life, fitness, and personal well-being amid unexpected challenges. — Jess's Background in Herpetology — The Journey of Hip Pain and Diagnosis — Physical Therapy and the Decision for Surgery — Post-Surgery Realizations and Adjustments — Managing Expectations and Mental Health — Finding the Right Coach — The Importance of Accountability — Gut Health During Recovery — Favorite Fiber Sources — Challenges with Nutrition and Body Image — Coping with Physical Limitations — Future Plans and Letting Go of Timelines — Support Systems and Community Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Finding Balance in Fitness, Nutrition, and Life with Tactic Coach & Biology Professor Jess Reimche, PhD · Custom Probiotics · Lucy Mailing, PhD: Integrative, Evidence-Based Gut Health · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Body Image, Self-Esteem, and the Complex Relationships We Have with Ourselves with Lynsey Martin · Work with Jess at Tactic Nutrition! · Follow Jess on Instagram @jess_reimche ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 8 m
  • The Art of Recovery: Techniques for Better Training

    The Art of Recovery: Techniques for Better Training
    May 21 2025
    In this episode, Meredith and Alex discuss personal DIY projects to essential recovery strategies for optimal performance. They explore the importance of nutrition, sleep, and strategic rest, debunk common myths around 'active recovery,' and assess the value of popular recovery tools like cold plunges, saunas, and wearables. — DIY Projects and Challenges — Building the Bear Bin — The Window Covering Dilemma — Recovery and Training Insights — Understanding Tapering and Fatigue Management — Personalized Training Strategies — Balancing Work, Life, and Training — The Role of Nutrition in Recovery — The Importance of Rest Days — Deload Weeks and Mental Breaks — Effective Recovery Tools and Techniques — The Debate on Active Recovery — The Role of Sleep in Performance — Wearables and Recovery Metrics Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Tactic Functional Fitness: Get Started · Tactic Functional Fitness: Sample Program ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 10 m
  • Introducing the NEW Tactic Functional Fitness App!

    Introducing the NEW Tactic Functional Fitness App!
    May 14 2025
    In this episode, Meredith and Alex discuss the launch of their new Tactic Functional Fitness App, highlighting its various features and how it caters to different fitness levels. They dive into the details of their fitness programs, including the Foundations program, daily workouts, and upcoming additions like hypertrophy and HYROX streams. They detail how to progress through the programs, the importance of scaling workouts, and strategies for enduring challenging fitness routines. Learn more about how to get started with Tactic Functional Fitness and try a sample week workout plan here! — Mental Strategies for Endurance — Pushing Through Pain and Discomfort — Launching Our New Fitness App — Foundations Program for Beginners — Scaled and Limited Equipment Workouts — The TOTS: Tight on Time Workouts — Daily Workout Structure and Benefits — Warmups, Videos, and Community Support — New Programs: Coming Soon — Personalized and Semi-Personalized Coaching Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Tactic Functional Fitness: Get Started · Tactic Functional Fitness: Sample Program · Listen to Afternoon Snack: WTF is Going on in Our Business?! (Tactic Functional Fitness: Alex and Meredith’s Version) · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our Houston HYROX Recap with Lynsey Martin! · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Recipes, Running, and Relationships with Tactic Nutrition Coach Jill Kerslake ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h
  • The Science of Capacity: Enhancing Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Resilience

    The Science of Capacity: Enhancing Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Resilience
    May 7 2025
    In this episode, Alex and Meredith dive into the topic of why some people can handle more mental, physical, and emotional load than others. They explore the impact of innate traits like neurodiversity, the influence of upbringing, and the significance of building systems and structures. They also discuss increasing physical endurance through progressive training, the complexities of emotional resilience, and the importance of optimizing one’s environment for efficiency. — Grilled Cheese Meltdown — Cooking and Relationship Dynamics — Balancing Work and Personal Life — Understanding Capacity — Innate vs. Built Capacity — Finding Balance in Life — Burnout and Rigidity — Building Capacity: Physical, Emotional, and Mental — Building Capacity: Physical, Emotional, and Mental — Task Prioritization and Systems — Physical Capacity and Fitness Progression — Emotional Resilience and Response Control — Practical Tips for Increasing Capacity Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Meredith's ADHD Journey: How It's Going and What We've Learned · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Meredith’s ADHD Journey Update: Medication, Relationships, and Finding Balance · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Making “No” Your Default · Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Afternoon Snack Mindset Compilation Episode: Embracing Imperfection, The 5 Pillars of Success, and Self-Acceptance · The Mindful Body: Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Power Of Mindfulness, How Thoughts Can Control Health, & Using Perspective To Lower Stress ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 11 m
  • Cycling Chronicles: Training, Prepping for Unbound, and the Struggles of Bike Maintenance

    Cycling Chronicles: Training, Prepping for Unbound, and the Struggles of Bike Maintenance
    Apr 30 2025
    In this episode of Afternoon Snack, Meredith and Alex discuss all things bike maintenance and training. They compare their training methods; Meredith's training characterized by structured, linear progression similar to her marathon preparation, whereas Alex embraces a more traditional, varied cycling regimen. They also go over their FTP (Functional Threshold Power) and critical power metrics, shedding light on how different methodologies can lead to significant improvements. Additionally, they touch on the importance of finding balance between fun and structured training, emphasizing how personal enjoyment and belief in one's training plan are pivotal for performance. — Learning Bike Maintenance — The Importance of SOPs — Bike Training Goals — Training Methods and Adaptations — Comparing Efficiency: Swimming, Running, and Biking — Cycling Training: Stamina and Recovery — FTP Testing and Training Insights — Power Output and Human Potential — Balancing Training and Enjoyment — Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Alex’s Half Ironman Post-Race Recap: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly · Save 10% on Zwift Ride, Smart Frame, & Kickr Core with TACTICZWIFT10 · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Riding through Rebecca’s Private Idaho: A Weekend of Gravel, Growth, and Connection · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Wins at Unbound Gravel! · Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Realities of High Altitude Training + Leadville 100 Recap! ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h
  • We’re Live From the Comments Section: Confidence, Criticism & Alex is NOT on Steroids…

    We’re Live From the Comments Section: Confidence, Criticism & Alex is NOT on Steroids…
    Apr 24 2025
    Welcome back to another Comments Section episode! Alex and Meredith discuss a wide range of topics from the significance of new haircuts and feeling confident to addressing online criticism and misconceptions about fitness and health. They discuss the complexities of balancing public perception while staying authentic, and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and curiosity in engaging with online content. Additionally, they touch upon societal tendencies to undermine hard work and success by attributing achievements to unfair advantages. — Adjusting to the Change — Confidence and External Validation — Life on the Internet — Fitness Influencers and Diet Culture — The Psychology of Success — Alex is NOT on Steroids — The Fitness Industry's Misleading Promises — The Reality of CrossFit Training — Debunking Myths About Women's Training — The Importance of Nuance in Health Advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Grit by Angela Duckworth · And We’re Live!…From The Comments Section ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 m
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