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Stronger Than Your BoyfriendCalisthenicsToday, on the podcast, we discuss calisthenics: what it is, how to use it, the benefits, and how it compares to other training. Calisthenics is a form of strength training that utilizes an individual's body weight as resistance to perform multi-joint, compound movements with little or no equipment. It encompasses a broad range of bodyweight exercises that focus on fluid movement and coordination and can utilize equipment like rings, bars, parallel bars, and more. Tune in to learn everything you need to know about calisthenics, even how to create your own calisthenic workout plan.2025-01-2139 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendClient Interview: River AckmanRiver has been a client of BarPath Fitness for over 3 years on individual virtual personal training with Katie. Throughout that time, they started their transition as a trans man, including performing top surgery and starting Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). River has been involved in group sports since they were 6 years old and still participates in coed softball recreationally on top of personal training. Fitness and health have always been an important part of their life, and especially now during their transition. We discuss how they trained / are training through their transition and more! Check out this a...2024-06-2541 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendInterview with Brandy Martin, Owner of Feel Your Soul FitnessIn today’s episode of the podcast, we talk to Brandy Martin, the proud owner of Feed Your Soul Fitness, a locally owned small business fitness studio in Northwestern Denver. She married her two passions, running a business and health & wellness, to create this studio and community. Feed Your Soul offers Group Classes, Semi Private Personal Training, Personal Training and Nutrition Coaching. We, at BarPath Fitness, partner with Feed Your Soul Fitness dietitians and nutrition experts to create nutrition wellness plans for our clients. Brandy is most proud of the excellent customer experience people receive. She has an ex...2024-05-2851 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendUndereatingIn today’s episode of the podcast, we talk about something we see a lot: undereating. In this episode, we go over what undereating actually is. We discuss what undereating does to your body in the short term and long term. In short, not eating enough prevents your body from getting enough fuel or macros, which has consequences. We also go over the pain points associated with making the choice to undereat, and ways to help yourself get out of the deficit. We talk about: What Is undereating?2024-04-0930 minStronger Than Your Boyfriend5 Ways to Stay Consistent in 2024Five Things You Can So to Stay Consistent Towards Your 2024 Fitness GoalsAfter the New Year’s resolution frenzy, most people stay motivated to workout from January to March and then fall off the wagon. We at BarPath want to focus instead on how you can keep yourself coming back to the gym over the long term, so you’re not waiting until next January to start again, but starting again the day after you fall off the wagon. This episode is about approaching motivation in a different way, so you prod...2024-01-0926 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendStronger By Thanksgiving: Our 21 Day ChallengeThis week’s episode is about our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend by Thanksgiving Challenge. This is the second year of running this challenge, and it’s all about building healthy habits to take you into the holiday season, so you enter 2024 feeling stoked about your strength and crushing fitness goals. Starting November 2nd, we will be building habits that enable you to boost your performance in the gym. We want to shift your mindset to getting strong, whatever that looks for you based on your goals.THE CHALLENGE BREAKDOWN:Perform at least 3 strength trai...2023-10-2414 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendScholarship Announcement - Free Online Fitness Coaching Exciting News! - We are giving away a FREE 12 week coaching scholarship.Learn about our 3 month free coaching scholarship and how you can apply for free coaching with Barpath Fitness. Tell us why you should win and you might get three months of quality high-touch remote coaching! Newsletter subscribers can apply as early as Friday 9/15/23 Application opens to public on Instagram / in Facebook on Monday 9/18/23 Applications close 9/24/23APPLY HERE BY 9/24What is online coaching? Learn more about it in Episode 9: Is Online Fitness Coaching Worth It?2023-09-1408 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendQ&A 40: Leg Workout Recovery, Kids Lifting Weights, Lean Out or BuildQuestion 1: I have been weight training for 8 months now. My leg muscles don’t recover for about 3 days after my leg day. If I reduce the weight and reps, I am usually fine. I would love some suggestions on how to tweak my routine to get stronger legs and recover faster.Question 2: At what age is it safe to get kids doing weights? I’ve read mixed reviews, but my daughter loves joining in with my workouts. Question 3: I have body fat that I want to lose, but I know the importance of building muscle and...2023-06-1521 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendInterview with Physical Therapist, Rick OldermanToday we have an interview with physical therapist Rick Olderman. Aside from being the author of a series of books that tackles pain management, Rick also has his very own Fixing You Method, the only system in the world to:Fix habits that cause strain to your muscles and jointsCorrect muscle length and weakness to reinforce healthier habitsUse unique taping techniques to support your body until you have better controlTeach neurological techniques to eliminate muscle tensionOffer techniques health practitioners can use to eliminate muscle or joint strainIn this episode we talk about Rick’s “syst...2023-06-1354 min
You, Me, and The GirlsDeconstructing Toxic Messaging Towards Women in Fitness with Heather and Katie from Barpath FitnessToday we are joined by Heather and Katie, owners of Barpath Fitness which is a LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness coaching business that focuses on strength, confidence, and health. They also co-host the podcast Stronger Than Your Boyfriend where they discuss health and fitness topics. Both Heather and Katie are dedicated athletes who have health and fitness degrees and certifications and industry experience. In this episode we talk about toxic messaging aimed at women in the fitness industry, tips for women wanting to start their personal fitness journey, and how they began their careers in a male-dominated industry.
2023-06-1141 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendQ&A 39: Gaining Muscle While Breastfeeding; Leaning Out Without Counting Calories; Low Back Pain w/ Squats & DeadliftsJoin our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast!Question 1: Why is it so hard to gain muscle while breastfeeding?Question 2: How can I lean out without counting calories?Question 3: I keep having lower back pain when I do squats and deadlifts and any other hinge movements…any tips?Tune in to hear out answers! Our new program STRONGER is out now! And it is 50% for the month of June. Use the code PRIDE50 www.barpathfitness.com/stro...2023-06-0818 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendHow to Stay MotivatedIn this episode we discuss a question that a lot of people and clients have asked us: “How do I stay motivated?” Today, we talk about the role motivation plays in health and fitness. We’ve talked about adhering to a fitness routine in the past. In this episode, we are getting much deeper into the topic. We talk about what motivation is and how it’s the catalyst that gets us started and keeps us going to achieve our fitness goals. There are two different forms of motivation we discuss: extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic...2023-06-0633 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendQ&A 38: Carb Refeed Days; Post Workout Meals; Deload WeeksJoin our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast!Question 1: What are carb refeed days?Question 2: What are your favorite post workout meals?Question 3: How do you go about scheduling deload weeks?Tune in to hear our answers! Our new program STRONGER is out now and it’s 50% off for the month of June for Pride month! Use discount code PRIDE502023-06-0116 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendFitness Tools: When to Use Them and When to Ditch Them, Part 2In this episode, we breakdown what various fitness tools are used for, in what situations, and who is using them. Utilizing fitness tools is a great way to support your fitness goals. However, not all fitness tools are created equal. We talk about why you should ditch that silly squat pad, the most effective exercises for using the Ab mat, what the heck a bench block even is, how to not use chalk like a gym bro, and more!In this episode, we talk about: ChalkHeel WedgeAb Mat Squat PadBench BlocksBlocksR...2023-05-3031 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendQ&A 37: “Healthy” Junk Food; Weight Belts; Triathlon TrainingJoin our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast!Question 1: What is your opinion on “healthier versions of junk food?Question 2: Are weight belts really that beneficial?Question 3: Heather, what does your triathlon training look like?Tune in to hear our answers!Our new program STRONGER is out NOW! www.barpathfitness.com/Stronger2023-05-2514 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendFitness Tools: When to Use Them and When to Ditch Them, Part 1In this episode, we breakdown what various fitness tools are used for, in what situations, and who is using them. Utilizing fitness tools is a great way to support your fitness goals. However, not all fitness tools are created equal. We talk about why gloves and other equipment aren’t actually beneficial and can actually derail your progress. Yes, we are talking to you glove wearing bros out there. We also talk about how many people will never need to use a weight belt, and why we think resistance bands are pretty great. The bottom line is to...2023-05-2332 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendQ&A 36: Arm Definition; Growing the Quads; Boredom EatingJoin our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address them on the podcast!Question 1: How do I get more definition in my arms?Question 2: Is it possible to grow my quads and glutes without doing lunges or squats? My knee injury is acting up and it can be so debilitating?Question 3: Any tips for a boredom eater?Tune in to hear our answers!Our new program STRONGER is out now! www.barpathfitness.com/stronger2023-05-1816 minStronger Than Your BoyfriendThe Body You Want Will Take 10 YearsToday we’re talking about the unrealistic expectations sold by the fitness industry and how marketing affects our mindset. The body you want doesn’t come in a week, six weeks, or even six months. We also talk about the importance of building muscle to achieve the body composition you’re looking for - and this takes A LOT OF TIME!We highly recommend ditching the scale - it doesn’t tell the whole story! The best way to track progress is progress pictures and measurements in our opinion. Work on shifting your mindset to enjoying the process...2023-05-1635 min