Episodios

  • 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!
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    59 m
  • 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!
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    55 m
  • The Truth About Cortisol, Menopause & HIIT Workouts

    The Truth About Cortisol, Menopause & HIIT Workouts
    Apr 16 2025
    In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss cortisol, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and its impact on women going through menopause. They explore common myths surrounding cortisol, including whether high-intensity exercise is beneficial or detrimental for menopausal women. They also discuss common fat distribution changes during menopause, metabolic flexibility, the differences in exercise adaptations between men and women, and whether cold plunges are as effective as some say. — Live from the Semi-Finished Podcast Studio! — No-Bra Workouts — Cortisol and Menopause — Debunking the Cortisol and Belly Fat Myth — High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Menopause — The Benefits of Exercise for Postmenopausal Women — Understanding Cortisol and Exercise — Strength Training and Misconceptions — The Truth About Cold Plunges Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Changing the Narrative on Menopause and Fitness with Selene Yeager · Women & Cold Plunging - What No One Talks About | Mel Robbins · High Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition in Women · Effect of Diet With or Without Exercise on Abdominal Fat in Postmenopausal Women · The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women · Estrogen reduces 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in liver and visceral, but not subcutaneous, adipose tissue in rats · Self-Selected Resistance Exercise Load: Implications for Research and Prescription
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    1 h y 8 m
  • The Before & After of Alex’s New Look: Transformation, Building Confidence & Self-Expression

    The Before & After of Alex’s New Look: Transformation, Building Confidence & Self-Expression
    Apr 9 2025
    In this episode, join Alex before and after her major hair transformation. Alex and Meredith discuss the motivation behind the change, feelings of anticipation and anxiety pre and post hair cut, and the broader implications for self-identity and confidence. They also touch on the metaphorical significance of such changes and how small acts of courage can lead to greater personal growth. — The Big Transformation Plan — Haircut Day Preparations — Hair & Identity — Post-Haircut Reflections — Dealing with Public Reactions — Embracing Change and External Validation — Confidence in Self-Expression — Coming Out and Career Changes — The Haircut Experience — Embracing Natural Hair — Our Thoughts on Change & Building Confidence Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Alex’s Hair Reveal! ──────────────────────────── 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!
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    45 m
  • Your Guide to Eating Out: Finding Balance and Nutrition on the Go

    Your Guide to Eating Out: Finding Balance and Nutrition on the Go
    Apr 2 2025
    In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss the benefits of eating out—an unconventional topic for nutrition business owners. They discuss the cost-benefit and time-efficiency aspects and provide insights into how to be mindful of your nutrition when dining out while avoiding the idea of “good” or “bad” foods. Overall, they stress the importance of building a better relationship with food and that dining out can be a part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. — What We Ate for Breakfast — Eating Fast Food — Eating Out and Nutrition Misconceptions — Strategies When Eating Out — Cost-Benefit Analysis of Eating Out — Local Dining and Nutrient-Dense Meals — Research and Preparation for Eating Out — Balancing Utility Meals and Enjoyment Meals — Guidelines for Eating Out: Protein First — Mindful Eating and Social Connections — Tracking and Logging Food — Building a Better Relationship with Food Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Good Eats | Food Network · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our Personal Relationships with Food and Body Image · Tactic Functional Nutrition ──────────────────────────── 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!
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    51 m
  • Our Houston HYROX Recap with Lynsey Martin!

    Our Houston HYROX Recap with Lynsey Martin!
    Mar 26 2025
    In this episode, Tactic Coach Lynsey Martin joins Alex and Meredith on the podcast to reflect on their recent experience at HYROX in Houston, Texas. They break down their time at the event, including the stations they tackled, the challenges they faced, and how they managed their pace and strategy. They discuss the differences between HYROX and CrossFit competitions, the benefits of its repeatability, and answer the question: “Would they do it again?” — HYROX in Houston! — Competition Breakdown — Training for HYROX — Race Day Adventures — Biggest Challenges: The Skier Station & Sled Pull — Post-Race Reflections and Recovery — Future HYROX Plans 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 · HYROX ──────────────────────────── 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!
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    1 h y 2 m
  • Adventures in Dog Training: Balancing Fun and Discipline

    Adventures in Dog Training: Balancing Fun and Discipline
    Mar 19 2025
    In this episode, Meredith and Alex share their experiences and insights on training with their pets, Rue (Border Collie/Australian Shepherd cross) Jo (English Golden Retriever), and even their cats! They discuss various training methods, tools, and philosophies, focusing on balanced training that combines positive reinforcement with other conditioning techniques and the benefits of hiring a trainer. — Funny Skiing Stories + Two Fires?! — Our Dog Training Journey — The Four Quadrants of Dog Training — Positive and Negative Reinforcement — Balanced Dog Training — Training Techniques for Different Breeds — Benefits of Hiring a Trainer — What We’ve Learned Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · The Empowered Canine · Cat Skiing with Fernie Wilderness Adventures ──────────────────────────── 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!
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Resilience, Entrepreneurship & Success with Actor Sam Valentine

    Resilience, Entrepreneurship & Success with Actor Sam Valentine
    Mar 12 2025
    In this episode, Alex and Meredith have Sam Valentine, an actor and the owner of the Fast Forward Production podcast production company, on the podcast! They discuss her journey as a Los Angeles-based actor and entrepreneur and how she balances running multiple businesses in addition to her acting career. Sam shares her experience with auditioning and working on set, how she has dealt with body image issues as an actor, and the importance of hard work and resilience. TRIGGER WARNING: Eating Disorders — Meet Sam Valentine! — Success + Public Perception — Sam’s Journey: From the Midwest to LA — Body Image & the Acting Industry — Finding Self-Worth Beyond Acting — The Challenges of Running a Business — Working on The Orville as an Alien — Podcasting and Accountability — What’s Next for Sam! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Deep Work by Cal Newport · Slow Productivity by Cal Newport · Watch Followed · Mary Kills People · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Body Image, Self Esteem, and the Complex Relationships We Have with Ourselves with Lynsey Martin · Inside Out by Demi Moore · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Valendykes Day, Will Travel for a Maybe, and The Default Pucker · Follow @theprettylittlelifters on Instagram · Sam Valentine on The Orville · Sam Valentine - Demo Reel · Follow @samvalentine on Instagram · Listen to the One Broke Actress Podcast · One Broke Actress on YouTube · Fast Forward Production ──────────────────────────── 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!
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    1 h y 14 m
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