This week on the podcast, we discuss hypermobility. Hypermobility is when joints have an unusually large range of motion. Hypermobility exists on a spectrum, where some individuals may experience it without any associated problems, while others may develop symptoms and complications due to joint instability. We discuss the causes of hypermobility, which are usually genetically related, and the signs of hypermobility. Then, we discuss the co-occurrence of hypermobility with neurodivergence. If you have hypermobility, we also discuss ways to add stability to the joints through strength training.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Causes of Hypermobility
• Symptoms of Hypermobility
• Health Implications
• The Connection Between Hypermobility and ADHD
• The Importance of Stability Training

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Today on the podcast, we are talking about exercise and immunity. Illness is more prevalent during the colder months of the year because more people spend time inside with less movement. We all know that exercise does so many wonderful things for the body, but we want to get into the specifics of how it boosts immunity in today's episode.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Science Behind Exercise and Your Immune System
• Using Physical Exercise To Boost Immunity
• How Nutrition Supports Your Immune System Alongside Exercise
• Foods Rich in Vitamins and Minerals to Support the Immune System
• Moderate Exercise vs. Intense Workouts: What’s Best for Your Immune System
• Too Much Exercise Can Weaken Your Immune System
• Should You Work Out When You’re Sick?

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Today, on the podcast, we discuss the impact of physical health and exercise on your career and your success. Exercise is a serious life hack and high impact tool! Regular workouts help boost energy, improve sleep, and reduce sick days, all of which make it easier to stay productive. Exercise can improve memory, sharpen focus, and help you handle stress better, which can be a huge plus for work performance. Strength training, in particular, builds confidence and self-worth. Finally, we share some simple ways to fit exercise into a busy schedule.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why Physical Activity is the Ultimate Productivity Hack
• The Mental Benefits of Physical Activity
• The Physical Productivity Benefits of Exercise
• How to Incorporate Exercise Into Your Busy Day
• Why a Healthy Body Equals a Healthy Career Trajectory
• Maximizing Exercise & Productivity for Long-Term Career Success

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This week on the podcast, we go over common metabolism myths then go over steps you need to take to improve your metabolism. To simplify, metabolism is all the processes that occur to provide energy for the body and for normal functioning in life. This includes turning nutrients from food into energy, which is what people usually think about when talking about metabolism. Metabolism is complex, but there are certain lifestyle changes that anyone can implement to help improve their metabolic health.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Understanding Metabolism: What It Really Is
• Myth 1: Metabolism Slows Dramatically With Age
• Myth 2: Skipping Meals Slows Your Metabolism
• Myth 3: Eating Certain Foods Can Boost Metabolism
• Myth 4: Eating at Night Slows Metabolism
• What Influences Metabolic Health?
• How to Improve Your Metabolic Health

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On today’s episode of the podcast, we discuss our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Challenge. This is not a transformation challenge, this is a habit challenge that incorporates 21 days of habit building around strength training, protein intake, steps, and water intake. We want to help you form solid habits before you go into the holidays this year and beyond. The Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Challenge is about ADDING healthy habits to your life (not taking anything away), and is completely FREE to join! The winner gets $250 cash, and there are cool prizes for 2nd and 3rd place.

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The Challenge Breakdown:

• Perform 3 strength training workouts per week.
• Drink half of your bodyweight in ounces of water per day.
• Walk 8,000 steps per day.
• Eat a minimum 100g of protein per day.
• fill out the weekly check-in.
• Post at least once a week in the Facebook group and comment on at least one other challenge post.

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Today's episode is all about intuitive eating and tips for doing it right. Intuitive eating is an approach to food and nutrition that emphasizes trusting and reconnecting with your body’s natural signals of hunger, fullness, and satisfaction, rather than tracking food or following strict diets. First, we discuss the key principles of intuitive eating, which include rejecting the dieting culture mentality. Then, we explore the pros, cons, and realities of adopting this approach. For those interested in trying intuitive eating, we outline the "rules of the road" and important considerations. While we consider intuitive eating as an ideal way to eat, it also presents some challenges—which are highlighted in the friction between this method and the way our culture generally relates to food.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What Is Intuitive Eating?
• The Principles of Intuitive Eating
• Diets vs Intuitive Eating
• How To Eat Intuitively
• The Mental and Emotional Benefits of Intuitive Eating
• Common Challenges with Intuitive Eating
• Is Intuitive Eating Right for You?

Want to join the Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Challenge? This Challenge is all about incorporating accessible and foundational habits into your daily routine right before the holidays for a healthy and strong YOU! It’s FREE to join, and the winner takes home $250!

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Sources:

Podcast Episode: The Truth about Fad Diets

Blog: Healthy Eating vs Dieting

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Today’s episode is about why exercise is essential for kids' physical and mental health, how there’s misinformation about children’s strength training being dangerous, and how to get kids to train safely for strong joints, bones, muscles, and heart. We discuss the importance of building healthy habits as a family as well as the emotional and psychological benefits for children growing up with movement as part of their lives. This episode provides helpful tips and information for parents to incorporate fitness into their family’s lifestyle.

In this Episode, we discuss:

• How To Build Healthy Habits As A Family
• Why Exercise is Good For Kids
• The Rise of Weightlifting in School Gym Classes for Kids
• When Kids Should Get Into Sports
• Fun Exercises For Kids to Stay Active
• The Importance Of Nutrition for Kids
• Kid-Friendly Healthy Meal Ideas For The Whole Family
• Building Lifelong Healthy Habits with Nutrition & Exercise For Kids

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In this week’s episode of the podcast, we talk about how mental and emotional factors influence physical activity and fitness behavior. We explore the ways that our thoughts, feelings, and attitudes can impact our motivation to exercise and our follow through. Your thoughts and emotions impact everything in your life, including training, physical performance, and your body. However, you can use psychology as a tool to influence your physical activity and beyond. This episode is full of helpful tips on habit formation, goal setting, and visualization to impact your training and beyond.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Exercise Psychology
• Mental Strategies for Success
• Goal Setting
• Visualization techniques
• Positive Self Talk
• Overcoming Mental Barriers to Physical Performance
• Building Motivation and Consistency Through Psychology
• How Habit Forming Works

Resources:

Podcast Episode 45 - Why New Year's Resolutions Suck: How to Set Goals the Right Way

Podcast Episode 14: How to Measure Progress (Without Using a Scale)

Blog: Training vs Working Out: Getting the Most out of Your Time in the Gym

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