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The Menopausal Muscle PodcastThe Cortisol Trap How Stress Is Blocking Your Fat Loss and What the DUTCH Test RevealsEpisode: The Cortisol Trap: How Stress Is Blocking Your Fat Loss and What the DUTCH Test Reveals If you’re tired, inflamed, gaining belly fat, and feel like nothing is working — it’s time to stop blaming your willpower. You may be trapped in a cortisol crash. In this episode, Menopause Coach Isaiah breaks down how chronic stress silently blocks your fat-burning pathways, why your sleep, gut, and metabolism are suffering, and how the DUTCH test reveals the hormonal truth most women never see.You’ll learn: ✅ The real role cortisol plays in belly fat, energy, an...2025-05-1216 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastFat-Burning Pathways: Why You Need to Unclog These to Lose Belly FatIf you’re eating clean, working out, and still struggling with stubborn belly fat — it’s not your fault. Your fat-burning pathways might be clogged. In this episode, Menopause Coach Isaiah breaks down the internal systems your body needs to burn fat effectively — and why they tend to get blocked during menopause. Learn the real reasons your metabolism stalls (hint: it’s not just age or hormones), how to spot the warning signs, and what you can start doing today to finally see your belly shrink. This is the missing link most women never hear about — until now.2025-05-0618 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastHigh A1C in Menopause? 4 Steps to Improve Insulin Sensitivity Nowtruggling with high A1C during menopause? You’re not alone — and you’re not stuck. In this episode, Coach Isaiah breaks down exactly why A1C levels tend to rise in midlife and the 4 proven steps he uses with clients to improve insulin sensitivity, flatten the belly, and restore energy — without cutting carbs or doing hours of cardio. If you want to feel in control of your body again, this episode is your starting point.2025-04-1512 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastWhy I Love the Mediterranean Diet for Women in MenopauseIn this episode, Isaiah shares why the Mediterranean diet is his favorite for women in menopause. With its focus on fresh veggies, healthy fats, and lean proteins, this lifestyle supports hormonal balance, heart health, and weight management while keeping meals delicious and satisfying. Tune in for practical tips to feel vibrant and confident during menopause!2024-12-1611 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastMidsection Makeover: Fix Your Gut, Balance Your Hormones, and Flatten Your Belly.Struggling with stubborn belly fat in menopause? In this episode, Isaiah dives into the root causes—gut health, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances—and shares three powerful tips to flatten your midsection. Tune in to discover how small changes can create a big transformation as you head into 2025.2024-12-0510 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastHow discipline must be your anchor during menopauseLadies, welcome to another value-packed podcast! I’m your host and head coach, Isaiah. Today, we're diving into why discipline must be your anchor during menopause. I understand that this can be a stressful and daunting time, but it’s crucial not to give up on your body. In this episode, I’ll share several tips that will set you up for great success and help you navigate this phase with strength and resilience.Please Note *** Audio starts 10 seconds in! 2024-07-2210 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastWhy you are having weight loss resistance Are you struggling to see the scale move? Do you seem to be doing everything right, but finding that nothing seems to be moving? Today, I will be diving into WHY you may be having weight loss resistance as a woman, 2022-12-1212 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastIs this all mental? 2023 is right around the corner! Are you in your head about starting your fitness journey and truly seeing results? Do you have weight loss resistance? Do you struggle with confidence when you look yourself in the mirror? Listen in as I tap into the mindset before we hit 2023. 2022-12-0513 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastWhat does toned even really mean? Welcome to another SheWolf podcast! Today, I am diving into the BUZZ word TONED. What does it mean? Why do I use it so much in my videos? Can you even get this toned look? Listen in and lets dive into it. 2022-11-2811 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastThe reason WHY I coach women as a online fitness coachWhat's my story? Why do I coach women? Get to know me!!! Listen in. 2022-11-2411 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastHow to measure your training progress in the gym as a woman Are you focusing on just the scale? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with knowing when you should add load or reps? Do you want to see that lean look? Tone into today's podcast and learn from me! Value coming in hot! 2022-11-2118 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastWhat to do when you have no motivation to trainCan't seem to have that motivation lately? In today's podcast, I dive into three important key tips to turn that mindset around and hit any goal you make in the gym and your body! 2022-11-1713 min
The Menopausal Muscle Podcast3 things to look at if you are not losing fat Are you not seeing the results you want to see in the mirror? Are you doing everything right and it seems almost impossible? Dive into today's podcast, as I talk about the three things you need to make sure is in check to lose fat! 2022-11-1413 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastWhat to do at 1,200 calories? (listen for fat loss ladies!) Today, I am diving deep into the hormonal, calorie and rest side of training for fat loss. Ladies, are you happy with your progress? Do you seem to hold that belly fat no matter what you do? Listen in to some valuable tips on making the progress you want! 2022-11-0716 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastYou got two month left! Let's do this! A friendly reminder. You have two months left in the year 2022 ladies! Listen in and get ready to attack your goals and make progress before the new year! 2022-11-0107 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastYou start this journey by loving yourself It all starts with loving yourself and becoming a better version of yourself. If you are wanting to lose fat and gain more mental clarity, this is the right episode for YOU. Today, I talk about my bodybuilding story and how no matter how "shredded" I looked, I still felt so empty inside. Take sometime to listen today! It's a great one. 2022-10-2513 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastHow hard are you willing to push at 1200 calories! Can't seem to lose fat? LISTEN! How hard are you willing to take it? How hard are you willing to push? Are you supposed to be pushing this hard? Ladies, 2023 is RIGHT around the corner, are you ready and willing to go all in and make progress in your physique? Today, I am diving into some valuable tips YOU NEED to start thinking about if you are wanting to lose belly fat and improve your hormonal markers.2022-10-1815 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastI had to take a break... (Hawaii changed something in me) What a TRIP! In today's episode, I decided to go a different route on the podcast and share you my journey to the beautiful island of Hawaii and what changed me while I was there. I wont spoil it, but your environment is everything!2022-10-1413 minThe Menopausal Muscle PodcastWhen should you be doing more to lose fat ladies? Should you be doing MORE to lose fat ladies? Or, is that MORE causing more harm than good? Tune into a value packed episode today and know the signs when its okay to do more. 2022-09-2616 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastStop Chasing After The Quick Fixes For Fatloss Ladies! Ladies! Why are you in a rush? Is your body telling you NOW or is it asking you to heal it? Today, I am bringing the value in the steps I look at to determine a fat loss phase or a functional, heal phase. It's important to give your body grace and understand what it needs before going ALL IN. 2022-09-2215 min
The Fit Point PodcastEp 15: Isaiah BawekIsaiah Bawek joins on this informative episode. He is an OCB pro bodybuilder and online strength/conditioning coach for women. On this podcast, you will findWhat happens when women increase their calories during a strength program?When we change our perspectives on the notion of thinner is better?Dispelling the carbs are bad myth!How to overcome the fear of increasing food intake?Many other strength and nutrition questions are answered!!You can find Isaiah at https://www.instagram.com/isaiahbawek/ and https://builtelitetraining.com/2022-09-191h 07
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastStop focusing on your last chapter ladies! Ladies, do you remember when you had amazing energy? You could eat more food than you do now and not gain weight? You just had more confident in your body? Why can't you go back to that? YOU CAN! Take sometime today, and listen in to some useful tips and hacks you can start TODAY for getting your old self back. 2022-09-1712 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastWhen should you take a rest day off ladies? Did you make it to the gym today? Or are you taking a rest day? Did you earn it? Today, I'm diving into some of the RED FLAGS for when you may need to take a rest day and just chill out. 2022-09-0912 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastLadies, do THIS before a fat loss phase! (check the boxes!) Ladies, how many of you are always seeing "FATLOSS" on all social media platforms? Maybe you have wanted OR are consistently in a fat loss phase? Let me ask you this. Is your body ready for one? Is your mind and the season of your life ready for one? Today, I am going to go through my check list for things to consider before diving into it!2022-09-0218 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastThe mindset you need to drop fat ladies! Today, I am going in depth on THREE mindset hacks you need in order to see fat loss happen! Not only have I done these hacks during my contest prep, but have had my female clients do them as well! Hope you can get some value in this podcast today! 2022-08-2516 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastImprove your motivation by doing this ladies! Ladies! Are you NOT motivated? Feeling like your mindset is in a rut? Listen in to today's quick podcast on shifting that mindset and gaining it BACK! Lock it in. Let's work! 2022-08-1806 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastThree TO DO movements for any busy women looking to build that booty Ladies! Are you wanting to "tone" and define your legs this summer? Feeling overwhelmed where you should start? Today, listen in to some vital tips you can use going into your leg training to ensure you are gaining the most out of it!2022-08-1512 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastPrime your body BEFORE a fat loss phase ladies! You all want to lose fat, get toned and FEEL amazing! But, before you start the cut, their are some KEY things you should consider before jumping right into it. These foundational habits will carry you into success. You got this ladies! 2022-08-1114 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastYou can't quit ladies! Identify the problem and resolve it Ladies! Are you feeling the daily pressures? You are in the fitness journey seeking results but the on going stress is holding you down? Maybe you feel like you are just barely hanging on to the edge of the cliff? In today's podcast, I will be diving into 3 out of 6 pillars that I often see rise when someone wants to quit. Breaking these down and identifying the root cause can lead to a BREAK THROUGH and a mindset shift. Let go! 2022-08-0814 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastLadies, do you know what your Thyroid is? FAT LOSS! In today's episode, I will be diving into what the thyroid is and why it's so important that you ladies are keeping it in check, during whatever season of nutrition you are in! To often, we are just focusing on cutting calories to see the scale weight drop. But, not looking into how and why we need to keep the thyroid healthy for our mood, energy, training performance and if we are in a fat loss phase or not. Listen in to some amazing value today! 2022-08-0416 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastLadies, should you be taking creatine? The SHE wolf podcast is back! Ladies, have you ever thought what would be a good supplement to take and add in your tool box? Maybe you have seen it on social media that creatine can help boost workload capacity and support ATP. Or maybe, you have heard it can cause you too have bad bloating. Today, I am diving into creatine and breaking down what it is, how it works and the dosages I suggest and brand. 2022-08-0114 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastYou are more than the scale ladies! Ladies... You are MORE than the scale! Today, I am diving into something that can make YOU or break YOU. Why does the scale move weekly? How should we be weighing each day? What are some things we want to focus on that isn't the scale? Tune in and get the VALUE! Lets go! :)2022-07-2817 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastI cheated on my diet! (or didn't I?) Welcome to the WOLF mentality podcast! What's your view on food? Do you think it's good or bad? Are you in, or out? A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being in my buddies wedding. During this time, I was approach by multiple people confused that I was eating CAKE! Haha! Listen in today on tips and tricks on how you may want to view food and creating expectations within yourself so you don't feel like quitting.2022-07-2519 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastPriming your MIND for a fat loss phase Are you someone that wants to drop fat this summer? Maybe you want to even build some muscle? Listen. YOUR MIND is powerful. When your mind is off, your flow on how you train, eat, sleep and move will be off. Today, I'm diving into the PRIMING of the mind and what tips you need to see success. 2022-07-1518 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastFocus on your mountain (mindset shift) We are back! In today's listen, I'm diving into my experience with they hardest hike of my life. "Half Dome." This 17 mile hike not only pushed me mentally, but I was physically drained for a couple days. During the moments of going up half dome, I had a fantastic experience where I was so present in my body that nothing mattered other than my steps I was taking to survive. Take time today and listen in. Your mind will come out stronger.2022-06-2816 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastHow long are you willing to live like this? (Mindset Shift) Digging Deep Today! Welcome to the Wolf Mentality Podcast! How long are you willing to live like this? This was a BIG question I had to ask myself a couple days ago while I was struggling in the mind. You see, WE ALL STRUGGLE. And you will find that the HARDER you push in your journey, tests will come in your life. It's up to you. Listen in and work!2022-06-1610 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastThree signs that you have a bad relationship with food Welcome to another episode of the wolf mentality podcast! In today's episode, we are diving into NUTRITION and the three signs you may have a bad relationship with food! Sounds weird huh? Well, its a thing and it was something I struggled with when I finished up my first season of bodybuilding shows! Listen in for tips, tracks and a mindset shift to push out of feeling guilty or worried with the food choices you make.2022-06-1316 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastThree things I wish my younger self new about building muscleThree things I wish... Welcome to another value packed podcast today! Wow, I am at 60 episodes! Feels amazing to continue to bring the value and mindset to this page. Today, I am diving deep into THREE things I wish my younger self new about building muscle. Bring a pen and paper for this one! 2022-06-0719 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastBecoming 1 percent better with online nutrition client JoshToday is a special, valued filled episode with my online client Josh! Today, we are diving all in with mindset and what it really means to be 1 percent better everyday. Training and Nutrition only play a small portion of the process. The other half goes on in your mind. Dive into to today's episode where we talk about pains, struggles and how to push forward for the month of June. Let's Goooo! 2022-06-0623 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastThree Phases Of The Process Out of my 8 years of coaching and training, I have seen both myself and clients go through a three phase process that I developed over the years of my coaching. Some start and stay stuck in phase 1. Others push and get to phase 3 and never stop. Listen in today to hear what these phases are and what you need to do in order to break out of phase 1 and keep pushing forward. 2022-06-0213 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastHow are you showing up? June 1st is right around the corner! How are you showing up for yourself and your goals? Are you pushing your limits or mindlessly showing up and doing bare minimum. TRIGGER WARNING *** For today's podcast! Listen in and SHOW UP! 2022-05-3109 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastKnowing what your top sets vs warm up sets are (more muscle growth!) Welcome to another wolf mentality podcast! Today, I am diving into a particular coaching strategy that I use with my online clients to determine what their top sets are. There is a common pitfall in training where people are just not training hard enough and not understanding what a tracked, working set is and what a warm up is. Dive into todays talk for some light on the topic and increase your workout productivity! 2022-05-3023 min
The Menopausal Muscle Podcast3 hacks for a better gym session Do you want to improve your gym sessions this summer? Create mental strength and toughness that no one can break? You are in and out of the gym with purpose and meaning? Listen in today for three ways to better prepare yourself for fantastic sessions moving forward. 2022-05-2611 min
The Menopausal Muscle Podcast3 hacks for a slimmer waist Summer will soon be upon us! Do you know what that means? Swim season at the beach! So you want to drop some fat? Awesome. Listen in today for some KEY tips you need to start doing for this season! Let's gooo! 2022-05-2315 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastMastering stress outside the weight room Mastering STRESS outside the weight room. Are you overwhelmed? Do you seem to not find peace within yourself and struggle to stay focused during your fitness journey? Hey... I've been there! In the last couple weeks, I've seen a lot of my online clients struggle with this unwanted stress. Today, I will break down a useful tip in becoming more resilient and calm during the storms of life so you are continuing to progress in the weight room. 2022-05-1619 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastShould you be taking Creatine? (Replay) Welcome to the Wolf Mentality Podcast! Today, we are doing a replay on creatine! Creatine is continuing to get the buzz and the question is always. "Should I take it?" Listen in today on what creatine is, the purpose of it and how to take it. Let's go! 2022-05-0920 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastFind the "sweet spot" for a complete lifestyle change Are you struggling in your fitness journey? Maybe you are hitting your workouts but still feel like something is missing? Today, I'm diving into three tactics to finding that "sweet spot" within your journey. Doing so, will unlock not only an amazing physique transformation but also your mind. Let's go! 2022-05-0517 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastBrick By Brick (Stop Rushing The Process!) Episode 50 is here! And so is 600 DOWNLOADS! What? THANK YOU to everyone that is tuning in and listening to me every week! Being able to bring value in the lines of training, nutrition and mindset is something I am very passionate about and to be able to do it on this platform makes my heart so happy. Today, we are diving into what it looks like when you go Brick By Brick. Step by step and NOT rushing the process during your personal fitness journey. Let's do this! 2022-05-0213 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastTransitioning from macro tracking to intuitive eating (Must Listen!) Welcome to another valued packed episode of the Wolf Mentality Podcast! Today, I'm going to be talking about shifting from tracking macros to intuitive eating. Often, macro tracking can get stressful and a bit out of control if you do it to long or wrong. In the past 6 months, I have tracked everything perfectly for my shows and now that I'm in the off season, it's time for me to take a bit of a break and mentally re charge. Listen in to 4 skills you need to have for the shift! 2022-04-2816 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastThe key ingredient for that summer bodyDo you want that summer body? Want ABS for summer? Maybe fit in that beautiful dress for summer? Listen. You need something very important within the journey. One SKILL that I used for my contest prep and receiving my pro card. This skill will take you further than some ABS or dress. It will keep you from never wanting to quit due to the amazing results you gain from it. 2022-04-2513 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastShifting into a new chapter of life (do this before you quit!) Welcome to another jam packed podcast today! WOW. 6 month of dieting and prepping for men's physique shows has finally ended for me... So, what's next? How do I shift into new goals and new objectives? Often, when preps like this end, or you complete a BIG goal. You can become depressed and lose sight on what's important. Today, I talk about what you need to do when that new chapter of life comes and how you can create new goals so you are always moving forward. LET'S GO!2022-04-2217 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastBe patient with the process (my first ever sponsor) Be ready to be inspired and motivated by this podcast today! In this episode, I dive into why being patient is going to be the greatest weapon you have in any body transformation and mindset shift. It's been 7 years in the making, and I just recently got my first ever position as Phat Muscle Projects Newest Sponsored Coach! Listen in today for what I have done to continue to push through fear and disbelief and come out the other side. LETS GO! Be sure you use CODE: ELITE on your next purchase at www.phatmuscleproject.com for FREE shipping...2022-04-1110 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastFour things you can control in your fitness journey Hey hey! Welcome to another value packed podcast where I will be discussing FOUR big things you can control today in your fitness journey. We all have life get thrown at us each and every day. It's up to you to control what YOU can control and push past the hurt, pain and struggle. Today, take my tips and put them into practice ASAP. Let's go! 2022-04-0420 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastStop over thinking the process Welcome to a HEATED episode of the Wolf Mentality Podcast! Today, we are going to talk about the over thinking we ALL do within are fitness journeys. I truly believe that over thinking is why so many fail and or quit the process! Today, listen in to THREE useful tips that you can implement today for a greater success! 2022-03-2815 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP43: Never Let Failure Hold You Down (Pro Card Earned!) Welcome to Episode 43 of the Wolf Mentality Podcast! In today's listening, I'm diving into WHY you can't let failure take you down the road of destruction. Last weekend, I was able to accomplish winning my show in North Carolina and earning my PRO card in the OCB! It was one crazy experience, with so many feelings and emotions that went through my mind. Today, I'm going to talk about what I needed to do to break that feelings of failure weeks before this big show and WHAT you NEED to do in order to break that resistance in your...2022-03-2113 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastRevisit Your WHY Welcome to the Wolf Mentality Podcast! In today's episode, I'm diving a bit into my last men's physique showing and where my mindset was at after the show. No matter WHERE you are in your fitness journey, resistance WILL come. How are you going to respond? A loss, sickness, heartbreak, financial stress etc. It's always going to come. In times like this, we need to LOCK it in and revisit why we started and re connect the vision. Listen into today's podcast on re building the mind so you can conquer whatever resistance you are in. 2022-03-0711 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP41: Optimizing your hormones for fat loss (supplement review edition) Do you feel stressed? Have low energy? Fatigued throughout the day? Being that I'm two weeks out from my men's physique show, it's important that I'm doing everything in my power for optimizing my hormones such as cortisol, testosterone and estrogen. Today, I'm breaking down Phat Muscle Projects "Hormonal Optimizer" and some of the powerful ingredients in it. Take notes! This is going to be a good one.2022-02-0726 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP40: The secret of staying discipline. Part 2. Welcome to another podcast episode! Today, we are diving into discipline in your fitness journey. To often, we can lose sight of our goals when resistance comes in. Maybe a sickness, work, addiction etc... Whatever that may be, often we may want to flat out quit. Today, I'm diving into ONE SKILL you can use today on developing a better connection with discipline in your fitness journey. Let's do this.2022-01-3114 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP39: EP: 39 Maximize Muscle Retention During A Cut Welcome to Episode 39! Over 200 downloads! I appreciate you all. Today, I'm diving into muscle retention during your CUT phase. As I approach 4 weeks out from my men's physique show, It's important that I keep and hold onto what I have. Listen in for some useful tips on keeping your muscle on and even GROWING during a cut. 2022-01-2418 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP38: Stay natural or go enhanced. Bigger is better right? Stay natural? Go enhanced? What should you do!? Today is going to be a great podcast! Listen in on what my thoughts are for the topic and some of the reasons WHY being enhanced can be a HUGE temptation and also, the negative effects it can have on your health, relationships, brain, and overall well - being. My mission as coach but also a natural men's physique competitor is to inspire those around me, that want get into the sport but also the gym goers just wanting to be healthy and add some muscle. 2022-01-1717 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP37: Focus on the small winsEpisode 37 is here! Wow, almost 50! Thank you so much for those that are following and tuning in each week. I appreciate you! Today, we are diving into the SMALL WINS within your fitness journey. To often, we can get drilled in the face with some unforeseen event. What do you do? Crawl up? Stall out? Or, do you stand tall and push forward? Today, I'm giving you some mental tips to push through and make progress each and everyday! Let's go! 2022-01-1314 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP36: My number one tip for getting dicedWelcome to episode 26 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! Today, I'm diving deep into my number ONE tip for getting diced, lean and defined for the summer months. I've done 7 men's physique shows and 2 of those were pro shows that I placed top 5. With that experience, I'm going to bring you the listener some valuable tips and a different prospective on dropping body fat the right way. HINT... Patience is key :)2022-01-1014 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP35: Seize and conquer self – doubt in your fitness journey. Be ready for a mindset change today! Battling self - doubt in your fitness journey happens to ALL of us. Something I battled a lot with, when I first started my journey and still to this day! I'm going to dive into several valuable tips for battling self - doubt in the journey and break that barrier so you're seeing MORE results in the gym. 2022 is here. Time to LEVEL up! 2022-01-0313 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP34: Fighting depression through the New Year Welcome to another Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, we are diving into depression and ways to fight through it for the New Year! Building muscle in the New Year is an excellent goal to have. It's something I'm chasing as well! But, with that goal can come with the battle of depression. Today, I'm breaking down three useful tips to combat against it and how I have used these tools as well to conquer! Let's hit 2022 hard with the BEST mental health of our life!2021-12-3015 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP34: Deep dive on refeeds The New Year is right around the corner! Are you excited? I am! Today, I am diving into REFEEDS. What are they? How do they work? Setting them up and my thoughts on refeeds vs cheat meals. It's important to understand that refeeds are not magic, but just another TOOL during a fat loss phase. Me and well over half of my online clients use refeeds. Take the tools I share today and use them for your next cut phase! 2021-12-2719 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP33: Understand your WHY before 2022 2022 is right around the corner! You know what that means? New goals to attack! Today, I'm going to discuss several mindful tips to help you find your WHY and break down that disbelief. As well, share my story and WHY I compete, The pain and struggle I have had to face and how I was able to use my WHY to push through adversity! Let's go! Thank you for tuning in. 2021-12-2014 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP32: Three hormones you need optimal for a fat loss phase Welcome to another action packed episode! For some of you know, I'm currently 1o weeks out of my 7th men's physique show for 2022! What does that mean? I'm cutting body fat! Today, I'm breaking down three hormones' you need optimally for any fat loss phase you are in. As well, training considerations and overall lifestyle factors you need to do during the process!2021-12-1324 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP31: What you need to do for SIXPACK ABSWelcome to yet another HEATED podcast drop today! For our discussion, we are going to talk about tactics in getting ROCK solid ABS this summer and doing it in a way, that you're not cutting calories to hard and feeling like complete crap. Noooo! We need to do it in the most smart, researched way. Listen in and get some value today! 2021-12-0517 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP30: Three FAT LOSS hacks during the holiday seasonWelcome to episode 30 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! Today, we are talking about FAT LOSS in and around the holiday season. With Christmas right around the corner. It's VERY easy for people to get discourage, angry or just lazy when it comes to tracking macros and eating better choices. Listen in today, where I give insight of 3 tools you can have so you're dominating around the Holidays and gaining positive progressions as the NEW YEAR comes. 2021-12-0215 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP29: Silencing your inner critic Welcome to episode 29 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, we are diving deep into the inner critic we face each and everyday! You and me both have it. Somedays its light and others heavy. For today, I'm going to give you the listener THREE tactics to combat against these negative words, ideas and thoughts in your head. With these tools, you will feel EMPOWERED to not only have a better view of yourself but crush each goal you have in the fitness journey! 2021-11-2916 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP28: What rep range should you train for muscle growth? Welcome to the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, we are talking REP RANGES for hypertrophy! (Muscle Growth). Understanding how many reps you should do in your workout can be difficult to figure out. Much of today's social media have these so called "Influencers" doing these crazy sets claiming its the way for the PERFECT body. Hah... We want to train SMART and EFFECITVE! Today, I'm going into the reps you should focus on depending how what level of training you are at. As well, the WHY behind them that will get you thinking. Listen in! 2021-11-2518 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP27: Your MINDSET is what's stopping you! Welcome to episode 27 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I dive into WHY your mindset is what's stopping you from building muscle, dropping body fat and getting to your goals. THREE things that you need to do ASAP. Listen in, write these THREE key ingredients for maximizing GROWTH! Let's go! Wolves always move forward. 2021-11-2211 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP26: Being relentless in your fitness journey. Welcome to episode 26 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, we are talking abut being relentless in the fitness journey. As I push into my first week of prep, it's important that I become mentally stronger and well equipped to attack the goals, habits and overall actions I need to do for this prep. Today, I discuss a few words from the head trainer of Michael Jordon. Tim Grover. From his book "Relentless." Stop playing little, Listen in today and find fuel to become mentally stronger and more equipped to continue your journey. 2021-11-0815 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP25: Three things I wish my younger self new for building muscle. Welcome to episode 25 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! Today, I'm breaking down THREE things I wish my younger self new about building muscle. These 3 things can take your physique from okay, to AMAZING! Don't do what I did years ago... Learn from my mistakes and implement! 2021-11-0121 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP24: Seize the moment you have! Welcome to the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, we are talking about seizing the moment in your fitness journey! Often, it's easy for us to just get caught up in the motions and not really see what the heck is going on. It's important that we zone out and look at the bigger picture. Having a perspective shift and moving the needle in the right direction. Today, I share my moment of victory and the things you need to look for/think about during the process. 2021-10-2511 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP23: Why your energy in the gym is POOR! Welcome to the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I will break down the WHY behind your POOR / LOW energy in the gym. You want to see growth in the gym right? It's time to STOP having bad workouts and poor energy leading up to them. Today, I will break down some major lifestyle factors that cause poor performance, WHY pre, intra and post workout nutrients are important and some food ideas for them. Don't want to miss this one!2021-10-2121 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP22: My current split for muscle growth Welcome to the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I dive deep into my current split and what I'm doing for building this natural physique up before stepping on stage! It's important to note that the sets, volume and intensity I do is FOR ME. Everyone is currently on their own fitness journey, lifestyle etc. It's important to note that everyone starts at different phases of their plan. Use some of these tips for you and elevate your gainzzz. Always moving forward. 2021-10-1824 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP21: The single most important thing for gaining discipline in your fitness journey TRIGGER WARNING! If you're looking for MORE discipline in your fitness journey, this is your episode! Today, I dive in to what it really takes to have discipline and how you can build it up overtime to be unstoppable! This is a must listen if you need MORE of it in your fitness journey.2021-10-1417 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP20: The 5 things you need to burn fatWelcome to episode 20 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I'm going to discuss FIVE very important things you need to be doing in order to burn fat and see the results you want. Take these tips and start seeing that FAT shed. Let's get it! 2021-10-1123 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP19: Stress and its effects on muscle building Welcome to another episode of the Built Elite Training Podcast! If you're someone serious about build muscle, you will want to listen to this episode! Today, I do a deep dive on the stress hormone cortisol and its effects it has on muscle building. With that, I will share insight on how to combat against stress and the things you need to be aware of that causes cortisol to rise.2021-10-0720 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP18: Bring on the resistance! Welcome! In today's episode, I go into the MENTAL side of building your physique. We all get some form of resistance within are journey. To often, people LOCK up and quit from it. Not anymore... Today, I will give out some useful tips to combat against this resistance and push through adversity. Time to RISE UP! 2021-10-0419 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP17: Six proven ways to improving your natural testosterone Welcome back to another Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I'm talking ALL about testosterone! I will go into depth of what and how it works. Ways that T levels can decrease and natural ways that YOU can increase it! If you find value in today's podcast, please screenshot it and tag me in it "Isaiah Bawek." Enjoy!2021-09-3027 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP16: The Build Phase Time to GROW! In today's episode, I go into some solid points to WHAT you need for a successful build phase and HOW you should go about it. To often, people want to add muscle BUT they add far to much FAT. Take some of these tips and see your physique go to the NEXT LEVEL! Muscle Building Talk. 2021-09-2722 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP15: Combating against body dysmorphia Welcome to another Built Elite Training Podcast! Today's episode hits home hard. Body dysmorphia is something I have struggled with in the past and was something I struggled with on my own. For today, I'm going to talk about some useful tips to combat against it and how to continue moving forward in your fitness journey! 2021-09-2312 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP14: Becoming 1 percent better in your fitness journey. Welcome to episode 14 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! This one is gonna set some FIRE underneath you! In today's episode, I go into HOW and WHY you need to focus on being 1 percent better in your fitness journey. What that looks like and HOW you should go about it. It's important to understand that WE will never be perfect. If you and I can change are mindset and push into the thought process of 1 percent, watch and see what months of that can do. LET'S GO. 2021-09-2016 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP13: You ain't done yet! Welcome to episode 13 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I talk about WHY you're not done yet! I see it all the time... 12 weeks into your program and BOOM you are done. NO you're not! You just got started. I got into THREE successful tips in making sure you, keep going and never stop progressing forward. Let's GO! 2021-09-0614 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP12: Knowing your RIR for muscle growth. Welcome to the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I go into depth about RIR (reps in reserve) and WHY it's so important that you understand the level of intensity you're doing in a set. I dive into three ways that will help determined your RIR and some questions you need to ask yourself weekly, for proper muscle progression in your physique. 2021-08-3028 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP11: What you need to know about ashwagandha (the secret weapon).Welcome to episode 11! So thankful that I hit 50 downloads! I appreciate everyone that is listening each week. In today's episode, I talk about what this amazing herb ashwagandha is, where it came from, several studies/benefits it has and overall dosages. If you find value in today's episode, please screenshot it and share it to your social media! Tag me in it, Built Elite Training. Thank you and enjoy! 2021-08-2320 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP10: Consistency Over Perfection Welcome to episode 10 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I talk about consistency over perfection! To often, we see PERFECT all around IG... And unfortunately, we fall victim to thinking everything in are training, nutrition, mindset etc. needs to be prefect. WARNING *** This episode will trigger someone to RISE up and push forward. Give it a listen. You won't regret it. RUN WITH THE PACK. 2021-08-1914 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP8: Muscular Tension VS Sensation Welcome to the newest episode of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, we are going to be talking Muscular Tension VS Sensation. What is tension? What is sensation? I go in depth and talk about what FOUR things you need to do, to get the most out of growth in your muscles!2021-08-1614 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP8: Falling in love with the process Welcome to episode 8 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I talk about "falling in love with the process." I will go into 3 TIPS for helping you navigate through the fitness journey and ways to strengthen your MIND. Let's go!!! 2021-08-0914 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP7: The 90/10 Rule In Nutrition Welcome to episode 6 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I go into what the 90/10 rule is. To often, some new fad diet comes out and tries to make us believe that it's the magic pill... WRONG. We need to find what works best for us, our goals and overall lifestyle. Myself and many of my clients have used this method for years and I truly believe it helped me build my relationship back up with food. As well, I go into how to set up the 90/10 rule and where it can benefit you in your training...2021-08-0220 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP6: Recover smarter so you can train harder. Welcome to the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I talk about why you need to recover smarter in order to grow and see progress in the gym! I talk about cortisol (the stress hormone), how sleep is so important, managing training volume and having self awareness to make the correct adjustments. Enjoy! 2021-07-2622 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP5: Breaking through a RUTWelcome to episode 5 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I share a powerful quote form Tim Grover. Along with 3 KEY tips to help break you from being in a RUT during your fitness journey. The battle of the mind is real folks... I have used these tips for the last 6 years to transform my physique and take my mind to the next level! Enjoy!2021-07-1919 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP4: Why you should be taking Creatine! Welcome to episode 4 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I will be discussing everything on creatine! What it is, how it works, how to take it, dosages and my overall thoughts on it! If you find value in todays episode, please screen shot it and share to your favorite social media platforms! Thank you! 2021-07-1220 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastEP3: Why you're not growing muscle!Welcome to yet another Built Elite Podcast! In today's episode, I will be discussing three important things WHY you're not seeing muscle growth in the gym. If you find value in today's podcast, please screenshot the episode and tag me "Built Elite Training" in it! Thanks for listening!2021-07-0518 min
The Menopausal Muscle Podcast E2: The Crawl Phase Welcome to the episode 2 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I will be talking about the "Crawl Phase" in your fitness journey! The beginning stages can be the HARDEST when you first start out But, with the right skills and tactics, you can start seeing real, sustainable results. Let's GOOOOO!# Tip Number 1 – Build and master the routine.# Tip Number 2 – Have small, attainable goals when you start out (even after years of lifting).# Tip Number 3 – Stop looking at the scale for the only data on progress! Pictures, measurements, progressions in the...2021-06-2717 min
The Menopausal Muscle PodcastThe Intro - Episode 1 Welcome to episode 1 of the Built Elite Training Podcast! In today's episode, I will be introducing myself and where it all began with me! My back story, why I decided to become a fitness coach and what's to come in future episodes! Always moving forward. 2021-06-2507 min
Unplugged And UndeniableEp 39: Lowering stress, Tribalism and Consistency: Part 2 with Isaiah BawekIsaiah Bawek rejoins the show for a much anticipated part 2!We go over the most important characteristic's to become a fitter and healthier person. Million dollar companies attempt to tribalize their brand by promoting ONE WAY to get "lose weight" or "get toned"We squash that myth and close the podcast with tips for lowering your stress and our "Mount Rushmore" of hip hop/rap artists!You can find Isaiah at https://www.instagram.com/isaiahbawek/https://builtelitetraining.com/Jesse Velasquez- https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/Website-jcvwellness.com 2021-06-071h 07
Unplugged And UndeniableEp. 36: Gratitude, Serving And Storytelling. Part 1 with Isaiah BawekSo much information on this podcast with my guest Isaiah Bawek. A personal trainer, nutrition specialist and business owner from Woodbury, Minnesota.Isaiah has some incredible stories to tell on this show. We talk about his time in Sweden in basic training, how he found fitness/bodybuidling and his time serving as a soldier during the time of civil unrest in Minneapolis.Part 2 will take place in a couple of weeks. This is a MUST listen to episode and checks a lot of boxes balancing fitness, nutrition and serving his Country.You can find...2021-05-101h 05