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Download New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveDownload New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveMickie McKinney: Boy Detective, The Case of the Absent Answers by R.L. FinkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/827298to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mickie McKinney: Boy Detective, The Case of the Absent Answers Series: #1 of Mickie McKinney: Boy Detective Author: R.L. Fink Narrator: Hannah Edelson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 0 minutes Release date: October 18, 2024 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Mickie McKinney is Maple Ridge Middle School's one and only private detective. (Not that anyone else wants the job). So when the new girl is accused of stealing the history test answers, Mickie is the only one who suspects there might be someone else behind the crime. With the help of an o...2024-10-1800 minDownload New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveDownload New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveMickie McKinney: Boy Detective, The Case of the Absent Answers by R.L. FinkPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/827298 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mickie McKinney: Boy Detective, The Case of the Absent Answers Series: #1 of Mickie McKinney: Boy Detective Author: R.L. Fink Narrator: Hannah Edelson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 0 minutes Release date: October 18, 2024 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Mickie McKinney is Maple Ridge Middle School's one and only private detective. (Not that anyone else wants the job). So when the new girl is accused of stealing the history test answers, Mickie is the only one who suspects there might be someone else behind the crime. With the help of a...2024-10-1805 minGirl Take NoteGirl Take NoteEP#97 The Power of Press Releases in Modern PR with Mickie KennedyIn this episode, we dive deep into the essential habits and powerful mindsets that set successful women apart. Discover how owning your worth, embracing failure as a stepping stone, and prioritizing self-care can propel you forward in your career and personal life. We discuss the importance of building strong support networks, taking calculated risks, and maintaining a growth mindset to develop your skills and achieve your goals. Whether you’re navigating the corporate ladder or building your own business, these strategies will inspire you to reach new heights. Tune in to learn how successful women think, act, and thrive!...2024-09-1247 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Ep.146 Obé Fitness: The Ultimate Home Workout Experience – What’s New in 2024!Ready to take your home workouts to the next level? In this episode of Crunches and Cosmos, we're diving into the world of Obé Fitness, the vibrant platform that's redefining the way you move, sweat, and achieve your fitness goals!  Join us as we unveil the latest updates and must-try features in the Obé Fitness membership. From game-changing classes and fresh content to innovative tech upgrades, we've got the inside scoop on how Obé is keeping its community motivated and inspired. Whether you're a seasoned Obé member or curious about what this buzz is all about, you won’t...2024-08-1424 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Ep.145 Unlocking Functional Fitness with Pvolve's Chief Training OfficerIn today’s episode I’m interviewing Antonietta Vicario, the CTO of Pvolve! If you’ve been wondering why there are so many headlines about functional fitness right now then you’ll be glad you tuned it today.  Antonietta explains exactly why everyone should be doing low impact functional fitness exercises and what those are (and how Pvolve fits into the equation).   Links mentioned in this episode Pvolve Official Site https://www.pvolve.com/ Pvolve on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pvolve/ Behind t...2024-06-0653 minAtlanta Fringe AudioAtlanta Fringe AudioMickie McKinney - Boy Detective by Faux Fiction AudioEnter the exciting halls of Maple Ridge Middle School where Mickie McKinney, the school's lone private detective, tackles mysteries with flair. From clearing the name of the wrongly accused new girl to navigating unexpected partnerships and rivalries with the arrival of dynamo Sam Hayes, Mickie's sleuthing skills are put to the test. In their most challenging case yet, Mickie and Sam race against time to defend their friend Jamie from unfair accusations, armed only with cryptic clues and unwavering determination. Will they unravel the truth and save their school from impending disaster? Join Mickie McKinney for a thrilling journey...2024-05-2055 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Ep.144 Denise Austin Workout Library Review (What You Need to Know)On today’s episode I’ll be talking about the Denise Austin Workout Libary Membership! We had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Denise in a previous episode and she told us how excited she was about launching her new membership. We’ve signed up and given it a test drive and today I’m going to share all the details with you including what we love about it, who it’s for, the pricing, what the workouts are like and what we recommend. By the end of the episode, you’ll have all the information you need to decide if the Denis...2024-04-3030 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Ep.143 Pvolve: Everything You Need to Know (before you sign up)Pvolve is making waves as a creative and effective approach to home workouts. With its unique approach to functional movement, sculpting, and strengthening. Pvolve offers a refreshing alternative to traditional workouts. In this comprehensive review, we’ll dive deep into what Pvolve is, who it’s designed for, the workout library and membership, what the exercises are like, the equipment used (and whether you really need it), the cost, and tell you why it’s an impressive fitness solution.   Links mentioned in this episode OSSG Pvolve YouTube Review: https://www.youtube.com/watc...2024-04-0334 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Ep.142 Essentrics TV Updates (and a special offer!)We did a review of Essentrics TV back in 2022 and they’ve had some exciting updates in their workout library since then. So, today I’m going to tell you what you need to know about this workout library (in case you missed the last episode) and include all the new exciting updates. Then I’m going to share a very generous discount code with you from the Essentrics TV team created just for you (the OSSG audience)!   Links mentioned in this episode Essentrics TV + OSSG special discount code: OSSG50OFF2024 ...2024-03-0417 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Ep.141 Health Tip! Pharmacogenetic testing (what it is and why you should try it)Have you ever been prescribed a medicine that just didn’t seem to work?  Did you medical provider have to try out several different medicines to find one that DID treat the condition the medicine was being prescribed for?  And what about this…have you ever felt like something was ‘off’ and so you called your providers office and they couldn’t fit you in to the schedule for another month and in the meantime you wanted to get some answers? And maybe you thought…this is how I felt when my vit D level was really low...2024-02-2230 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Ep.140 Denise Austin: Family, Fitness and Fabulous Projects for 2024!This is a very special episode because I had the pleasure of interviewing Denise Austin! You'll find Denise and her daughter, Katie, on the cover of Women's Health this month! Denise has been in the fitness industry for over 40 years and was the star of the longest running fitness show in the history of television! Learn more about her exciting projects in the health and fitness industry and how she can help you hit your goals in 2024!   Links Mentioned in the Episode Women’s Health interview with Denise and Katie Austin...2024-01-3133 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Ep.139 A Review of Cathe Friedrich's STS 2.0 (Ready to get stronger? This program might be perfect for you!)Today, I’m excited to dive into Cathe Friedrich’s new STS program and share my thoughts with you. STS, which stands for Shock Training System, is a comprehensive strength training program that’s challenging and transformational. Now, let’s take a closer look at what sets this new program (STS 2.0 Muscle and Recovery) apart from its predecessor, its goals, the equipment used, the participants, who it’s designed for, its standout features, areas for improvement, and how you can get your hands on it. After listening to this episode, you'll know if this program is a good fit for...2024-01-0528 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Body FX Review 2.0!Body FX has changed a lot over the last few years. I'm excited to bring you my all new review of this unique library of workouts.    LInks mentioned in the show Body FX Review 2.0 by OSSG: https://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/review-of-body-fx/ Body FX website: https://www.bodyfx.com/   Workout Ideas & Goal Tracker (The Workout Matchmaker & Goal Tracker App by OSSG) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/workout-ideas-goal-tracker/id6462464279?platform=iphone   One Strong Southern Girl VIP...2023-12-2125 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)3 Health & Fitness Mistakes to Stop Making in 2024! (3 Tips to Change your Life)Today’s episode could be called, 3 Powerful Health & Fitness Tips that can change your life.  I recommend that you grab a pen and paper and write these down and put them somewhere that you’ll see them every day.  These are 3 common issues that we hear about every day from women in our audience. So, you’re not alone if you hear one of these and nod your head because you know this is something that you’re struggling with today. Get ready for 2024 by listening to this short episode that might change your life...2023-12-1312 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Holiday Gift Guide for Women who Exercise at HomeToday I'll share gift recommendations for women who exercise at home! No gimmicks. No over-budget. No boring. These are practical suggestions for fitness gifts that people actually need! And NO affiliate links. Grab a paper and pen (or open your favorite note-taking app) and enjoy! Links mentioned in the show More about Obé Fitness More about Essentrics TV More about Body Groove on Demand More about MOSSA on Demand More about Alo Moves More about Body FX More on Cathe on D...2023-11-1728 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Total Body Toning and Muscle Building at Home--Cathe Friedrich's Top 5 WorkoutsIn this episode Mickie shares the top 5 Cathe Friedrich workouts on the market right now for building muscle and toning. You can buy all of these on Amazon or Cathe Friedrich's website (linked below). STS 2.0 Super Sets Total Body Step Boss PHA 3 Strong & Sweaty Total Body Giant Sets ICE - Boot Camp Circuit Muscle Max   Links mentioned in this episode Cathe.com (all things Cathe Friedrich)   Additional Resources for Cathe Friedrich Fans: How to Sign Up for Cathe Live or Cathe On Demand (A Review and Step by...2023-10-1721 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)We need your help, please! Should we do this or not?Today I'm asking for your help! We've been tossing around the idea of creating videos on YT that would help women who exercise at home. But the question is this: are you looking for videos to help you navigate home fitness? We think our audience is looking for more than just a workout to do, but we need you to confirm that. Based on our research, you love to learn and are an audience that prioritizes exercise and health but you're very busy with your careers and family. You do have...2023-10-0407 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Mini BONUS Episode -Updates to Some of Your Favorite Workout Programs!Today I'm sharing the latest news in a few of the top on-demand programs on the market as well as a headline that landed in my Inbox today about what the latest research shows about the relationship between the time you workout and your BMI. Learn about updates by: Cathe Friedrich LesMills Plus Essentrics TV   More from One Strong Southern Girl One Strong Southern Girl Websiteonestrongsoutherngirl.com One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter (all the latest updates in the women's health and fitness industry sent to your I...2023-10-0312 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)A Comparison of the Top Fitness Mirrors on the Market!With the rise of technology in the fitness industry, fitness mirrors have become a popular addition to home workouts. These innovative mirrors combine reflective surfaces with digital screens for an interactive and immersive workout experience. As the market continues to expand, numerous fitness mirror options have emerged, each offering unique features and capabilities. In today's podcast, I’ll compare some of the top fitness mirrors on the market evaluating their design, features, workout options, interactivity, and overall value. By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of which fitness mirror suits your fitness goals and...2023-09-1237 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)It's Time for a Little Tough Love! 7 Things That Will (no longer) Derail Your Workout Schedule!Get ready because these 7 factors are popular excuses that will sneak into your workout routine and screw it up (if you let them). Today I'm going to lay it all out on the table for you with a little dose of tough love so you can be ready for everything your life throws at you and still get your workout in!   Links mentioned in the episode One Strong Southern Girl Websiteonestrongsoutherngirl.com   One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter (all the latest updates in the women's he...2023-05-3128 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Troubleshooting Tech Issues with Your On-Demand WorkoutNothing will derail your home workout quicker than tech issues that happen when you hit play for your on-demand or streaming workout. Today I'm giving you a list of steps you can take to troubleshoot your tech issues so that you can quickly fix the issue and still get your workout in.   Links mentioned in this episode  *Click on the links or cut/paste the URL in your favorite browser One Strong Southern Girl Websiteonestrongsoutherngirl.com   One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter (all the...2023-05-1727 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)The Fit Track Scale (get 17 important health metrics every time you weigh!)Today I'm sharing my review of an impressive product that you can use to measure and track 17 different important health metrics! It's simple to use (just step on the scale) and is an easy way to take control of some of your most important health and fitness data.    Links mentioned in this episode  *Click on the links or cut/paste the URL in your favorite browser My Full Written Review of Fit Trackhttps://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/fit-track-scale-review/   Shop Now for a Fit Track Scale*Use the...2023-05-0335 minThe Kindling ProjectThe Kindling ProjectMickie Rowlett-Carter Talks: One Strong Southern Girl Home WorkoutsHow many times have you started a new workout routine and stopped? How often do you tell yourself that you will start your workout routine next Monday, the first of the month, or in the summer? Mickie Rowlett-Carter gets real with The Kindling Project and describes exercise as a DIY project.  Mickie is the founder & CEO of One Strong Southern Girl.  She shares some kindling on what you need to be consistent with home exercise. This includes unbiased reviews of programs, products, and services for women's home fitness and tips, strategies, and how-to's for women at every le...2023-04-2742 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)What are BODi blocks? (and other updates in top home workout programs)Today Mickie is sharing the latest updates inside Beachbody on Demand, MOSSA on Demand, The Ness Digital and Tracy Anderson's Online Studio!   Links mentioned in this episode My full (written) review of BOD My Review of MOSSA on Demand My Review of Tracy Anderson's Online Studio My Review of The Ness Digital One Strong Southern Girl website (there are 100's of reviews here) onestrongsoutherngirl.com One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter (all the latest updates in the women's health and fitness industry s...2023-04-2043 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Tone it Up (what you need to know before you sign up)In today's episode you'll find out exactly what you need to know about the popular on-demand workout library and brand Tone it Up BEFORE you sign up. Is this workout library for you? You'll walk away from this episode with an answer. Links mentioned in the episode My full (written) review of Tone it Up https://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/tone-it-up-review/ One Strong Southern Girl website onestrongsoutherngirl.com One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter https://onestrongsoutherngirl.ck.page/newsletter onestrongsoutherngirl.com/newsletter Take the workout...2023-04-0547 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Ask Mickie Anything...about home fitness (answers to common questions)Answers to questions from YOU about exercising at home! On this episode of 'Ask Mickie' I'll be answering these questions: What are live streaming classes? What workout library do you recommend for intermediate classes? Where can I find classes that use a fitness looop? What workouts do you do every week? I want to joing an on-demand library but I'm new to exercising at home and feel super overwhelmed with all the options. I don't want to sign up for something and not use it or not like it and waste my money. Where should I start? ...2023-03-3046 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)How to Get into the Best Shape of Your Life from HomeToday is a first for Crunches and Cosmos! Allison Sizemore, co-founder of Couture Fitness and The Metabolic Makeover Program, is officially the first guest I've had on the show 3 times! And she KNOWS HER STUFF! Today Allison will be sharing her framework for getting into the best shape of your life from home! We'll talk about what equipment you need to invest in, how much time you actually need to dedicate to exercise, how much space you need, your mindset support/community as well as your nutrition!  We cover a lot in this e...2023-03-2032 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Fire and Flow (A Very Honest Review)Find out EXACTLY what you'll find in this highly promoted Beachbody program (and exactly what it's like for the average home exerciser). Links mentioned in this episode My full (written) review of Fire and Flow https://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/review-of-fire-and-flow/ One Strong Southern Girl website onestrongsoutherngirl.com One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter onestrongsoutherngirl.com/newsletter Take the workout personality quiz! https://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/quiz Visit the One Strong Southern Girl Aerobic Step Shop online store aerobicstepshop.com Use the coupon code...2023-03-0729 minFull Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightFull Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightMickie McKinney: Boy Detective, Connections in Chemistry Audiobook by R.L. FinkListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 671792 Title: Mickie McKinney: Boy Detective, Connections in Chemistry Author: R.L. Fink Narrator: Hannah Edelson Format: Unabridged Length: 02:24:25 Language: English Release date: 02-28-23 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories, Kids, Mystery & Fantasy Summary: After a week of nothing, things are going seriously weird at Maple Ridge Middle School. First, Jamie 'Burners' Burns, is asked to be the substitute teacher for the chemistry class, then the class experiments go horribly wrong...and it isn't Mickie's fault. The new man in charge, Principal Morgan, wants to pin...2023-03-012h 24Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)The Best Beachbody Workouts for Cardio or Toning [2023 Edition]Beachbody cranks out new programs all. the. time. It can be difficult to decide which programs to do! Today I'm sharing my current recommendations for the best Beachbody workouts to find cardio classes and toning classes in 2023 so you can get the most out of your BOD membership!   Links mentioned in this episode https://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/best-beachbody-workouts-for-women/ One Strong Southern Girl website onestrongsoutherngirl.com One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter onestrongsoutherngirl.com/newsletter Take the workout personality quiz! onestrongsoutherngirl.com/quiz Visit t...2023-02-1523 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Have you Seen this Dance Fitness App? (review of Everdance)Home exercisers have a LOT of options to choose from when it comes to dance fitness programs. You can sign up for an on-demand service like Les Mills Plus that has a category of dance workouts, you can head over to YouTube and sign up for a class with a channel like The Fitness Marshall or you can sign up for an app like Everdance. There are some differences in the logistics of using an app vs a program or an on-demand membership library like BOD. So, I'll be explaining that and telling you exactly what you...2023-02-0120 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Fitness Loops - Cloth vs Latex (how to know which ones you need)So, I'm a little embarrassed to tell you how long it took me to figure out why someone would invest in cloth fitness loops over the latex design. So, my goal with today's short episode is to explain to anyone else that isn't quite sure which ones to buy, why you might need one type over the other, OR if you just bought a set of loops and aren't sure what to use them for I'll tell you today. Links mentioned in this episode Click here to read my article about fitness loops2023-01-2517 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)What the heck is a CIRCUIT step? (pros and cons for this home equipment)What's a circuit stepper? This is a question I get asked a lot so I thought I'd address it in this short (but informative episode) by explaining the difference between a circuit step and a health club sized aerobic step and then give you a list of pros and cons for investing in the circuit step. Links mentioned in this episode My article on the circuit step: https://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/what-is-a-circuit-step-pros-and-cons/ The One Strong Southern Girl Newsletter (click the link or copy/paste/type in your browser) ...2023-01-1922 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Top Health and Fitness Headlines You Might Have Missed This WeekToday I'm sharing and chatting about the top headlines in the women's health and fitness industry for this week. There's something here for everyone! Links mentioned in this episode --> One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter https://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/newsletter --> Take the workout personality quiz! https://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/quiz --> Visit the One Strong Southern Girl Aerobic Step Shop online storebestaerobicstep.com Use the coupon code: PODCAST for 10% off your order Articles mentioned in this episode Depending on your p...2023-01-1729 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Beachbody on Demand vs LesMills Plus vs MOSSA on DemandBeachbody on Demand, Les Mills Plus and MOSSA on Demand are 3 of the most robust (have the most variety) on-demand workout libraries on the market right now. So, how do you choose? Today I'll be doing all the work for you when it comes to comparing 3 of the most popular workout library memberships on the market today--BOD, Les Mills+ and MOSSA on Demand. In this episode you'll find out how they're alike, what sets each one apart, pros and cons of each and share a few other options with you as well. Links mentioned in...2022-12-1434 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)A Revolutionary Way to Workout in 2023! Time workouts with your physiology for massive results! (Interview with an expert!)If you're like me you've been hearing a lot in the media recently about how smart it is to plan your life around your menstrual cycle (as much as possible) but no one is talking about how to do that with your workout calendar...until now! Tune in to listen to an expert (Shreya from 28Unlocked) share how to time your workouts with your physiology (and why this is a genius way to exercise). This episode will change the way you setup your workout calendar! Links mentioned in this episode 28Unlocked on Instagram...2022-12-0947 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)How to Set Yourself Up for Massive Fitness Success in 2023! (how to build momentum)This is such an important episode! Today I'm sharing my best tips/advice/recommendations for creating a sustainable exercise routine!    Links mentioned in this episode One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter onestrongsoutherngirl.com/newsletter Visit the One Strong Southern Girl Aerobic Step Shop online store bestaerobicstep.com aerobicstepshop.com Use the coupon code: PODCAST for 10% off your order How to Buy Dumbbells (for Women) https://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/womans-guide-buying-dumbbells/2022-11-3043 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Xtreme Hip Hop Step Review + Some Fitness Industry Updates!Int his episode you'll find out exactly why I've been putting off reviewing this program for so long (and what I love about it). It's NOT for everyone but it's super fun and a great cardio program for the right person. In this podcast episode, I'll tell you who I think will love this program and exactly what the routines are like as well as tips for doing the classes, what you get with a membership, and how to sign up. -->>I also share a BIG update in the home fitness industry by Beachbody!2022-11-1529 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)3 Massive Mistake to Avoid with Home Fitness (especially if you're just getting started)Today's quick episode are 3 mistakes you need to watch out for with home fitness! These tips will be especially helpful if you're just getting started with home exercise but these are also mistakes I've seen people make after years of home fitness so sit back and enjoy! Links mentioned in this episode Join the One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter onestrongsoutherngirl.com/newsletter Visit the One Strong Southern Girl Aerobic Step Shop online store: bestaerobicstep.com aerobicsteplady.com aerobicstepshop.com Use the coupon code: PODCAST for 10% off your order2022-11-0916 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)10 Fitness Tech Gift Ideas for 2022Today I'm sharing 10 fitness tech gift ideas for this holiday season as well as a few tips on shopping for them. As always, I'm not an affiliate for anything on this list so you can rest assured I'm simply sharing the things I genuinely see value in purchasing because I can see a circumstance where the right person would use it. I'm pertty sure I don't have to tell you that there are a LOT of tech gadgets out there in the fitness space that may look cool but I just can't imagine using more than once (so, NOT...2022-11-0139 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)7 Places to Find Fun Dance Cardio Workouts (you can do at home)Today I'm sharing 7 places where you can find fun dance cardio workouts you can do at home. Each of these is unique and there's something here for everyone. So, sit back and listen and write down the programs that sound fun and go check them out using the links below. BTW I'm NOT an affiliate for any of these programs. As always, this is my genuine opinion meant to help you find more regular movement in your life. Links mentioned in this episode Sign up for the One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter2022-10-2634 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)5 Workouts to try at Home if You've Lost Your Workout MotivationIn today's episode I'm sharing a list of suggestions for you to try if you've lost all motivation to workout lately. You'll find the links mentioned in the show below! Click here to join the One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter (onestrongsoutherngirl.com/newsletter) Click here to see our online Aerobic Step Shop (aerobicstepshop.com) Discount code: PODCAST Learn more about The Ness Digital Learn more about CDorner Fitness Learn more about Body Groove on Demand Learn more about B The Method...2022-10-0530 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)B the Method with Lia Bartha (an honest review of a popular low impact program)Created by Lia Bartha, B The Method is ideal for anyone looking for a low-impact, challenging Pilates/barre style exercise program with gentle (but challenging) movements and zero confusing choreography. These routines specialize in slow, controlled movements that get laser-focused on all the major muscle groups while engaging all the tiny supporting muscles as well. I’ve been testing out Lia’s program (I’m not an affiliate) and am here to tell you if this workout style (and a paid membership to the on-demand library) is ideal for you. Find out exactly what e...2022-09-0727 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)My Review of The Metabolic Makeover Program by Couture Fitness & Lifestyle CoachingI signed up for The Metabolic Makeover Program after my interview last season with Allison Sizemore of Couture Fitness and Lifestyle Coaching. Find out what I absolutely loved about this program, what I learned, what I struggled with, and why I think it's a great fit for (almost) any woman in my follow-up interview with the amazing Allison Sizemore. Links mentioned in the episode Couture Fitness and Lifestyle Coaching Boost Your Metabolism after 30 Podcast One Strong Southern Girl website Click here to sign up for my popular...2022-08-2240 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)CDorner Fitness-How she grew to 50K You Tube subscribers doing live workoutsFind out how Christina Dorner grew her You Tube channel to almost 50,000 subscribers doing live workouts for women like you! Learn how she stays motivated, how she comes up with so many routines and how she landed on the Today show after Savannah Guthrie raved about her workouts. Links mentioned in the episode: CDorner Fitness on You Tube CDorner Fitness website (a great place to see her upcoming live workout schedule) CDorner Fitness on Insta (@CDornerFitness) One Strong Southern Girl links: onestrongsoutherngirl.com aerobicstepshop.com2022-07-2853 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)BOD, BODi, OpenFit and MYX Fitness (latest updates and migration details)The Beachbody company is constantly changing. Here’s what you need to know about how the latest changes to the Beachbody company will affect your Beachbody on Demand (BOD) membership as OpenFit and MYX Fitness migrate into the Beachbody company. Links mentioned in the episode BOD, BODi, OpenFit and MYX in 2022 (the article) My Interview with Carl Daikeler (what he wants you to know about Beachbody) One Strong Southern Girl website  The Aerobic Step Shop aerobicstepshop.com One Strong Southern Girl on Instagram @onestronsoutherngirl2022-05-3124 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Have you seen the latest updates to your favorite on-demand workout libraries?Listen in to discover the latest updates to your favorite on-demand workout libraries as well as big news happening at One Strong Southern Girl!   Links mentioned in the episode Les Mills on Demand The Ness Obe Fitness Tracy Anderson Online Studio One Strong Southern Girl Aerobic Steps (bestaerobicstep.com) Learn more about The 4-Week Warrior Wolfpack (the One Strong Southern Girl mastermind)    2022-05-0435 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Discover The Ness (and why you'll want to sign up)The Ness is an international fitness method focused on trampoline cardio and muscle sculpting started by Alison Giampolo and Colette Dong. The Ness Digital is the name of their online digital workout library with hundreds of bounce and sculpting routines for home exercisers. Enjoy learning all about The Ness from the cofounders. I was so impressed with these 2 young female entrepreneurs. In this interview you'll find out all the insider information about this company that you won't find anywhere else.  Links mentioned in the episode Click here to visit The Ness website 2022-04-2649 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)World's Best Workout Advice for Women (from the experts) if You Want to Stay ConsistentAfter chatting with 1000’s of women who exercise regularly and interviewing CEO’s of some of the top streaming workout companies on the market (including Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody, Cathy Spencer-Browning, VP of Programming and Training at MOSSA and Jill Dailey, CEO and founder of The Dailey Method), I’ve compiled the best advice for you, if your goal is to make regular exercise a part of your life. It’s not lists, plans, tactics, strategies or tips…this is deeper (and different) and exactly what you need to make regular exercise a natural and permanent part of yo...2022-04-0616 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)What you need to know about EssentricsTV (is it just for women over 65?)Essentrics is a type of dynamic stretch workout created by Miranda Esmonde-White over 20 years ago. EssentricsTV is the streaming service where you can access over 400 Essentrics routines. Find out why I think this is a great workout library for women of every age and fitness level (and what you need to know before you sign up). Important links mentioned in the episode My written review of Essentrics TV Click here to sign up for my popular Newsletter where I share the latest headlines in the women's health and fitness industry 2022-03-2125 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)An Honest Review of 645 by BeachbodyThe 645 program is thirteen weeks of 45-minute workouts with Beachbody Supertrainer Amoila Cesar. Is this program for you? Is there an Explicit rating on the language in this program (like The Work with Amoila Cesar)? There are a few really important things home exercisers need to know about this program before they get started and I'm going to break it all down for you in this episode! Links mentioned in today's episode: Click here to read my review of 645 (full show notes from the episode) One Strong Southern Girl website Sign...2022-03-0946 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Metabolic Health and Weightloss in Women--advice from an expertWe’ve all grown up thinking that the key to weightloss is to consume less calories and burn more calories so that you create a caloric deficit. But studies have shown that for many women, this leads to years of eating TOO FEW calories, causing your body’s metabolism to slow so significantly that losing weight is almost impossible. Hear how Allison Sizemore changed her life by walking away from traditional dieting and intense cardio workouts and started focusing on establishing a healthy metabolism (that for many women actually means eating MORE calories) and less inte...2022-03-0445 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Fitness Research and Headlines You Should Pay Attention ToThings change overnight in the fitness industry. Recommendations are constantly changing for exercisers based on new research findings. The home fitness industry has been especially exciting in the last couple of years (and will stay that way) because of the pandemic that's pushed a massive number of people to transition over to home exercise entirely (or a hybrid model that's a combination of an outside gym and a home gym). Because of the number of people flooding the home exericise market there have been a lot of changes in programs, products and services that serve this audience. Here are...2022-02-2238 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)My Review of Boss Bands & Loops by Cathe FriedrichThis is a genuine review of exactly what you need to know about Boss Bands and Boss Loops by Cathe Friedrich BEFORE you run out and buy it. It’s low impact and it’s fun. BUT, if you’re like me you noticed that those bands she’s using in the video clips of this program aren’t your regular ‘ol exercise loops and bands. So, my biggest questions (and possibly yours) was this: do you have to buy those loops and bands to do these routines? I’ll answer that (and more!) in this episode.   2022-02-1047 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)The Class Digital Studio by Taryn Toomey (What you need to know about this unique workout library)Listen in to Mickie's review of The Class Digital Studio--the on-demand service to Taryn Toomey's library of unique workouts (a fun exercise style that feels like a blend of Pilates, yoga and free style dance). Links mentioned in the episode The Class Review at One Strong Southern Girl One Strong Southern Girl website Click here to sign up for my popular Wednesday Newsletter where I share the latest headlines in the women's fitness industry  2021-12-0844 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)A review of #MBF and #MBFA by BeachbodyListen in as Mickie walks you through the #mbf and #mbfa programs by Beachbody. In this episode you'll discover what you need to know about the Muscle Burns Fat (aka-#mbf) program, and its advanced partner #mbfa (Muscle Burns Fat Advanced) by Beachbody. The programs have a unique layout and workout style that's not for everyone. In this honest review, Mickie shares what you'll see over the 3 weeks of #mbf, what equipment you'll need, what you need to know about Megan Davies (the instructor), how it compares to #mbfa (Muscle Burns Fat Advanced...2021-12-0325 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Great gift card ideas to support your fitness goals in 2022Grab a pen or pencil and get ready to take some notes as Mickie shares some great gift card ideas to support your fitness goals in 2022! Links mentioned in the episode My review of Wantable My review of YogaClub Alala Bandier Ultracor The top Exercise on Demand Services for gift card memberships  2021-11-2327 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)More recent top women's fitness headlines you don't want to missJoin Mickie as she shares some of today's top headlines in women's health and fitness as well as her thoughts about what they mean for you and your life. Links mentioned in today's episode: One Strong Southern Girl website Sign up for my popular Wednesday Newsletter where I share the latest headlines in the women's fitness industry2021-11-1629 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Top Women's Fitness Headlines this Week!Listen in as Mickie shares with you the most interesting and important headlines from this week in the women's fitness industry!   Links mentioned in the show: One Strong Southern Girl Website Get my Wednesday newsletter with the latest updates in the fitness industry!2021-11-0526 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)3 Commandments (you must embrace) for Workout Motivation DominationOne of the most common reasons women tell me that they aren't able to sustain an exercise routine is because they can't seem to stay motivated to workout. So today I'm going over 3 principles that will help you stay motivated and on track with your fitness plan.   Click here to attend the Motivation Domination Workshop Click here to visit One Strong Southern Girl 2021-10-2522 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Home Exercise + Tech--4 Exciting Home Fitness Categories to WatchDiscover 4 home fitness categories that are tapping into the latest tech to make home fitness fun! Which one is your favorite? And which one will you try next? Links mentioned in the episode: One Strong Southern Girl Website The Vault + Home Exercise Academy2021-10-0625 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)New Research Findings on the Powerful Ties between Sleep & Your Overall HealthToday we're chatting with an expert on brain health, Dr. Marc Milstein, about the latest research findings in sleep.  We talk about... -What physiological changes happen to your brain during sleep  -The effects of sleep on your long-term health  -Difficulty of falling asleep vs staying asleep -Sleep apnea -How many hours should you be sleeping every night? -Are naps ok? -Are sleep aids ok?  -What's keeping you from sleeping and how to manage it -Tips for getting the best nigh...2021-08-3146 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Who is One Strong Southern Girl? (And how we can help you)In this short episode you'll learn: How One Strong Southern Girl got started Our mission and purpose How we can help you in your fitness journey One Strong Southern Girl website One Strong Southern Girl on Instagram (@onestrongsoutherngirl)2021-08-0919 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Home Workout Programs We Recommend for Your High School AthleteThese are the top 3 home workout programs that we recommend for your high school athlete (male or female) playing any sport. Mickie breaks down where you can find each of these programs and why she thinks they're smart options for your son or daughter to use during season to complement the workouts they do with coaches and trainers or for off-season to stay in top shape.2021-06-3022 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Why You're Going to Love Obé FitnessFind out in our full review of the Obé Fitness streaming workout service exactly why you're going to love it. Hint-This is a premium, robust service and they deliver (almost) everything a girl could want from an on-demand service2021-05-0737 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Jenn Drummond Shares How (and why) She's Going to be the First Woman to Climb the 7 Second SummitsToday’s interview is another installment in our goal here at One Strong Southern Girl to share with the world the women who are doing incredible things in their lives that inspire others to stay physically fit and take action to fulfill their most challenging dreams.   Jenn has set out to accomplish what no woman has done before--climb the 7 second summits of the world--the 2nd highest peaks on every continent (which will put her in the Guiness Book of World Records!)2021-03-2545 minGirl Powerful PodcastGirl Powerful PodcastMickie James: Mindset of a ChampionEpisode 4: Mickie James: Mindset of a Champion Guest: Mickie James  instagram: @themickiejames Twitter: @MickieJames On this episode of The Girl Powerful Podcast Tedi and Sonya Serge welcome 6X WWE Women's Champion Mickie James. Sonya, Tedi, and Mickie discuss how to learn patience, how to work harder on yourself than you do your job, how not everyone's success looks the same, standing in your own authenticity, and more on this episode of the Girl Powerful Podcast.   1:14 What was 12 year old Mickie James like? 8:02 ...2021-03-0250 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)How You Can Use the Exact Same Technique as this 2-Time Olympic Ski Jumper to Stay Toned and Strong (Sarah Hendrickson--being a strong female role model and blood flow restriction training)Don't miss my interview with two-time Olympic ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson. We covered so many interesting topics including how you can use the exact same method she's been using for years to stay toned and strong with shorter workouts and light weights. Listen in and hear about: -Her important role in changing gender discrimination experienced by female athletes -Being a role model for young girls -How being an athlete helped her self-confidence growing up -The ingredient that she thinks kept her going and set her apart from other female athletes as a...2021-02-2249 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Our Review of Alo Moves (What you need to know before you sign up)Today Mickie shares everything you need to know about Alo Moves before you sign up! Including what the 4 categories of workouts are inside the Alo Moves library, the instructors you'll see, what level of home exerciser this service is ideal for, any equipment you might need, how much this service costs and more!2020-12-3031 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)7 Original Gift Card Ideas for Women Who Workout at HomeThis is EPISODE THREE IN A 3-PART SERIES OF GIFT IDEAS FOR WOMEN WHO WORKOUT. Today, Mickie shares 7 original gift card ideas for women who workout at home (or the gym).2020-12-1119 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)10 Gift Ideas Around $25 for Women Who WorkoutThis is EPISODE TWO IN A 3-PART SERIES OF GIFT IDEAS FOR WOMEN WHO WORKOUT. Today, Mickie shares 10 gift ideas that are all priced around $25 for women who exercise.2020-12-1021 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)5 Smart Equipment and Tech Gadget Gift Ideas for Women who WorkoutThis is EPISODE ONE IN A 3-PART SERIES of GIFT IDEAS FOR WOMEN WHO WORKOUT.  Today, Mickie shares 5 smart exercise equipment and tech gadget ideas for any woman who loves fitness.2020-12-0916 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)An Honest Review of Perfect 30 by Cathe Friedrich [This home workout program has a little bit of everything]Tune in to this episode to find out everything you need to know about Perfect 30, a new women's home workout program by Cathe Friedrich. Mickie shares what style these workouts are, what equipment you'll need to do them, who this program is ideal for and more!2020-11-0439 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)5 Myths About Being Fit (the good news and the bad news)Today Mickie is busting 5 misconceptions about what life is like once you're exercising regularly and call yourself 'fit'. 2020-07-0617 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)I have time to workout but I'm still not doing it...do you have any tips?In today's episode Mickie is answering a great question submitted by someone is the private Facebook group (Home Exercise 101 for Women) who said, "Mickie, I have a lot of extra time right now but I'm still not exercising regularly...do you have any tips or suggestions for me?" That's a great question and something a lot of people are experiencing right now. So tune in to hear Mickie's tip for staying on top of your fitness goals when your schedule changes.2020-06-0910 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Should you buy a Peloton? (Here's how to decide)I'm answering questions submitted by YOU! 'I want a Peloton but my husband thinks it's too expensive...what do you think, Mickie?' Great question! In this episode I'll tell you exactly how to decide.2020-05-1429 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Plagiarism Makes Me Sad (find your own way)How my experience with plagiarism can help you with your home exercise routine!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Join the HOME EXERCISE FOR WOMEN PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP! Learn more about exercising at home: One Strong Southern Girl Find out if the HOME EXERCISE 101 course is a good fit for you! save your seat for my Free Training!2020-03-2326 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)UPDATES EPISODE-Les Mills on Demand, Body Groove, Cathe Friedrich and SweatstyleThis is a BONUS EPISODE full of the latest updates to four programs that I talk about regularly around here, because they're great resources to use when you work out at home. I'm going to give you updates on Les Mills program, an update on Body Groove, an update on a new Cathe Friedrich program, and an update to the Sweatstyle program. So before we get started, for those who're listening for the first time, I just want to introduce myself. I'm Mickie, and I'm from One Strong Southern Girl, and today's episode is brought to you...2020-01-2715 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Home Exercise vs The Gym (Which is Better?)Home exercise vs the gym--which one is better? Mickie tackles the age old question in this episode by comparing the pros and cons of each so you can decide.2019-11-2432 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)The Latest on Body Groove and The Work by BeachbodyMickie gives you the latest information about the Body Groove workouts as well as her overview of the Beachbody program called The Work. She'll tell you who it's ideal for and whether it's worth signing up for Beachbody on Demand to get it.2019-11-2016 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)How & Where to Buy the Best Workout Leggings (You CAN Mess it Up!)Guess What? Not All Workout Tights Are the Same! (I'll Tell You How to Figure Out Which Ones to Invest In) I’m excited to have you here today to tell you about 5 places you can buy workout tights (that you might not have checked out before).  Plus, I'm sharing a few things you need to know BEFORE you buy one more pair of workout pants. Today I’m talking cool designs, prints and fits that you might not have tried. I love finding new places to find workout clothes. I’m the gi...2019-06-2728 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)10 Truths You Need to Know to Get the Best Medical CareExercise is just one component of your overall health. Today I'm not talking about exercise but instead I'll be talking about another way you need to be taking care of your body. I'm sharing 10 very important truths every woman needs to hear so they can be a valuable team player with their medical provider. As a licensed Physician Assistant, I'm sharing gamechanging tips with you today that you can use the next time you see a medical provider as a patient or a caregiver for someone you love. This information will help you now and f...2019-06-0450 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)5 Smart Home Exercise Tactics Working for Women Right Now5 Home Exercise Strategies Working for Women Today I wanted to give you some of the strategies that are helping women get results with home fitness. So, today I’m sharing 5 home workout strategies working for women right now. Hopefully, you can use one or two of them in your life.   Because your exercise program isn’t a lifeless static chore like doing the laundry. It’s a part of your life and you have to work at it and love on it. When you do that you’re going to see how regular exercise can chang...2019-05-0617 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)A Very Important Reason to Workout at Home (that you've been missing)There's a really important reason you should be exercising at home that you haven't even thought about yet... There are so many really good reasons to workout at home. One of my favorite reasons is to not have to get in my car again…because I spend a LOT of time in my car and I’m gonna bet you do, too. I also don’t love waiting my turn to use equipment or feeling self-conscious when I’m exercising in front of other people. But today I’m exploring a different reason that you might not...2019-04-2215 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Cathe Lite-A Detailed Breakdown of the New Home Workout Series by Cathe FriedrichIf you’ve been exercising at home for a while (or even if you’re new to it) you’ve probably heard of Cathe Friedrich. She creates home workout programs that are mostly for the advanced exerciser. But her latest workout series, called Cathe Lite, was created for the intermediate exerciser. So, I’m really excited to break down every last detail of this series (including my recommendation for who should buy it) on today’s episode of Crunches and Cosmos. Click over to the 'Episode Webpage' to see my full post and links to all of the equipm...2019-04-1058 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)4 No Good Reasons You’re Doing the Same Workouts Over and Over (And a Three Step Process for Picking New Workouts)4 No Good Reasons You’re Doing the Same Workouts Over and Over (And a Three Step Process for Picking New Workouts) Today I'm sharing 4 things you might be telling yourself about why you keep doing the same workout over and over. Then I’m giving you a way to get unstuck in your home exercise routine by giving you a 3-step process for evaluating new workouts. There are 3 important questions you need to ask yourself about a new workout before you decide to make it a permanent part of your workout calendar. But before all of t...2019-03-2122 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Dumbbells--A Woman's Step by Step Guide to Buying ThemThe Secrets to Buying Dumbbells (for Women) By now we all know that strength training has to be a part of a woman’s exercise program. And I’m often asked for advice about buying dumbbells.Today I’m going to cover all the things you need to think about when you go buy dumbbells. I’ve bought round, square and hex as well as click weights and I’ll tell you what I liked about some styles and why I don’t recommend certain ones for women. You’re listening to the Crunches & Cosmos Podcast where I...2019-03-0838 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Liift 4 and SheFit (Your exercise routine needs at least one of these)Liift 4-what I liked and didn’t like about it…what you’ll need to do the workouts, how long they are, every last detail She Fit—I’ve been seeing ads on social media for this sports bra made by She Fit.  They aren’t cheap but I love the vibe of the company and the bra design looked amazing so I ordered one.  I’m gonna tell you if it’s worth the money. You’re listening to the Crunches & Cosmos Podcast where I simplify women’s fitness by helping you figure out which fitness programs and products are right for...2019-02-1537 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)5 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Accomplishing Your Fitness GoalsIn today’s episode I’m going to give you the 5 simple steps you can take to crush your fitness goals. I also have a special question for my audience and if you have the answer, I’d love to hear from you! This is the Crunches and Cosmos podcast where I simplify women’s fitness by breaking down all the different part of your fitness routine—from your mindset to the equipment and services that make up your exercise program—with information and genuine reviews to help you decide which exercisey stuff in the world is per...2019-01-2726 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)The PiYo Program—Don’t Make This Mistake if You’re Thinking About Trying it out (and what this program does really well)The PiYo Program—Don’t make this mistake if you’re thinking about trying it out (and what this program does really well) Hi there, today you’re going to hear all about the PiYo program with Chalene Johnson. I just went through all the workouts in the program and I’m gonna share my thoughts with you. This series does a few things really well but it’s not for everyone. I’ll tell you who’ll love it and what mistakes you need to avoid so you get the most out of it. I’m also gonna share an...2018-11-2738 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Your Quick Guide of Two Great Women’s Fitness Resources—Find Your Trainer and ArmourboxTwo Great Women’s Fitness Resources—Find Your Trainer and Armourbox Hi there, today on Crunches and Cosmos you’re going to hear all about an online service called Find Your Trainer that'll help you do just that—find a personal trainer.  I’m going to explain how it works and tell you what I think.  And I’ll also be going more into detail about the workout gear subscription program called Armourbox by Under Armour. *Warning>>There is one instance where a curse word is used in this episode.  Please keep this in mind if there are children in the room whe...2018-11-0525 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Cathe on Demand (Why it's Better than Beachbody on Demand for Some People)Cathe on Demand & Live—Don’t Overlook this Incredible Home Exercise Option (Why it's Better than Beachbody on Demand for Some People) In today's episode of Crunches and Cosmos you’re going to hear all about the on demand exercise program by Cathe Friedrich called Cathe on Demand.  By the end of the episode you’ll know why I think this service is a hidden gem and why I recommend this service over Beachbody on Demand for some women.  I’ll also share a very short story about mom guilt and talk about the value of your fitn...2018-10-2634 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Exercise & Travel (Easy Ways to Make Them Fit Together)Traveling Doesn't Have to Mess Up Your Workout Schedule! In this fun episode of Crunches and Cosmos I’m giving you some great tips to make sure that traveling never messes up your workout routine.  I’m interviewing Kelly, a small business owner and busy mom who travels more than anyone I know and still manages to stay on top of her exercise program. We’re talking about how to fit exercise into your travel schedule no matter who you’re traveling with or why.  So, stay tuned! *Please subscribe to the Crunch...2018-10-1848 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Beachbody on Demand--How it Works and How to Get the Most Out of Your MembershipYour Straightforward Guide to Beachbody on Demand--Exactly How to Get the Most Out of Every Feature in the Membership I discussed several awesome exercise on demand options in a previous podcast episode and today I’m breaking down all the parts of one of the most popular options out there today—Beachbody on Demand. In today's episode, I'll break down exactly how Beachbody on Demand works, how to get the most out of your membership and several reasons to consider signing up right now (that you probably haven't thought of). There’s a lot you need to know about...2018-10-0423 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Aaptiv--Why it's the Number One Audio Fitness App & How it WorksAn Aaptiv Review--Your Easy Guide to an Awesome Fitness App Today Mickie talks about Aaptiv. By the end of the episode you’re going to understand how it works and what makes it the number one audio fitness app today. I mentioned Aaptiv in an earlier podcast episode that was all about exercise on demand. Today I’m going to explain a lot more about this app and why you might want to give it a try. There’s a LOT more to this app than help with your running.  So, stick around and let me expl...2018-09-2722 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)A Step by Step Guide to Creating Awesome Fitness Goals (That Work)A Step by Step Guide to Creating Awesome Fitness Goals (That Work) Today you’re going to hear all about your fitness goals and how they’re powerful and important and an easy way to track your success and keep you accountable. I’m going to talk about the framework and mindset you need to have to create goals that will work and get you results. Today I’ll be talking about the right way to create fitness goals so that you can stay on track and be successful. We’re heading into the Fall…when it gets cooler...2018-09-1320 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Workout Clothes Subscription Programs (Here's Why You Might Want to Sign Up)In this episode of Crunches & Cosmos Mickie answers all your questions about workout clothes subscription boxes and why you might be happy you tried one of them out.  She breaks down the top 5 services on the market today. This blog post is a great resource for everything discussed in today's episode: The Top Fitness Apparel Subscription Programs--Your Ultimate Guide *Some of the following links are affiliate links.  If you use one of my links to purchase something it helps support my business.  Thank you! (No hard feelings if you don’t.)  You can get more inform...2018-08-3136 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)How to Find (and Keep) Your Workout MotivationIn this episode of Crunches & Cosmos Mickie gives you 7 actionable steps you can take to find your workout motivation: Create Your Exercise Space Make it Empowering (clean, organized and decorated)…it cannot be a drag to walk into your workout space.  If you exercise at home and every time you workout you want to stop and vacuum the room you’re in then you understand why this is important. And if your gym isn’t a spotless venue that gives you a warm and fuzzy then you might be at the wrong gym.  Make sure you’re w...2018-08-3124 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Exercise on Demand-Is it Right for You?Mickie explains what exercise on demand is and breaks down programs like Beachbody on Demand, Cathe on Demand and Daily Burn as well as several apps by companies like Aaptiv and Popsugar Fitness. This blog post is a great source for everything mentioned in the podcast:  7 Ways to Access Pro Home Workouts Today Links mentioned in this episode*: *Some of the following links are affiliate links. If you make a qualifying purchase I will earn money. Remember a membership to an exercise on demand service is a great gift idea! 2018-08-3035 minCrunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches & Cosmos (Home Exercise Reviews and Recommendations for Women)Crunches and Cosmos TrailerJoin Mickie (from the One Strong Southern Girl brand) as she talks tips, strategies and tactics to help women get the most out of exercising at home. Please FOLLOW the Crunches & Cosmos Podcast! Questions?  Send an email: ccpodcast@onestrongsoutherngirl.com   More from One Strong Southern Girl: www.onestrongsoutherngirl.com Instagram2018-08-3000 min