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Your Coach is Lying | The Calisthenics Podcast For WomenEpisode 9: Stronger Than Before (BrigadeX): Training Through Grief, Birth & BreastfeedingWe had to restart this conversation four times - because André cried, then Zerlina cried, then the light blew, and then André wanted Daddy.This is motherhood. And this is what it looks like to rebuild strength anyway.In this episode, I sit down with Rene - eight months postpartum and stronger than she was before having a baby. We talk about what it really takes to return to training after birth (spoiler: it’s not bounce back culture), how grief shaped her motivation, why bodyweight strength hits different after pregnancy, and what progress actu...2025-07-1048 minYour Coach is Lying | The Calisthenics Podcast For WomenEp 8: Menopause Isn’t the End of Strength - It’s a Signal Problem (How ALT Training Rebuilds Power When Your Body Starts Misfiring)Sick of being told "women should lift heavy" and not knowing how to start? In this episode, I talk about the complexities of menopause and how it affects women’s strength training. I break down what’s actually happening in the body when hormones shift - especially how it impacts the nervous system and introduce a system I use called Asymmetrical Load Tolerance (ALT). It’s a way to help women maintain strength, coordination, and stability through perimenopause and beyond. I’ll walk you through the physiology, explain the concept of signal loss, and show you how...2025-06-2336 minYour Coach is Lying | The Calisthenics Podcast For WomenEp 7: Can training legs actually help your Handstands? Here’s What the Science Actually SaysIn this episode, We explore the often-overlooked connection between leg strength and handstand performance, emphasizing the importance of the nervous system in skill acquisition. We introduce concepts like the rebound window and rebound retention capacity, highlighting how these factors influence training outcomes, especially for women. Practical programming strategies are discussed, focusing on how to create a safe and effective training environment that fosters skill retention and progress. The episode concludes with a call to action for coaches and athletes to rethink their approaches to training.00:00 Introduction to Handstands and Leg Strength02:53 The Role...2025-06-1629 minYour Coach is Lying | The Calisthenics Podcast For WomenEp 6: Gemma's relentless journey to bodyweight strength as a woman in her 40sFrom no strength to one arm chin ups. In this episode, I interview Gemma, an OG member of Bodyweight Brigade, who shares her inspiring journey from having no strength background to achieving superwoman strength in calisthenics. Gemma discusses the importance of consistency, mindset, and pushing through challenges, especially as a woman over 40. She emphasizes that anyone can start strength training at any age and that small wins can lead to significant progress. The conversation touches on the unique challenges women face in fitness, the impact of health issues, and the empowering nature of...2025-06-0955 minYour Coach is Lying | The Calisthenics Podcast For WomenEp 5: Why Hypermobility May Slow Down Strength Progress (and What to Do About It)In this episode, We delve into the complexities of hypermobility, exploring its impact on strength training and athletic performance. We discuss the role of collagen types, neuromuscular challenges, and the unique fatigue patterns experienced by hypermobile individuals. We also look at the importance of tailored training approaches that focus on stability, proprioception, and energy management, while also redefining progress metrics for hypermobile athletes.00:00 Understanding Hypermobility05:37 Neuromuscular Challenges in Hypermobility12:00 Fatigue and Energy Management for Hypermobility 16:53 Building Power and Strength in Hypermobility 20:31 Training Strategies for...2025-06-0433 minYour Coach is Lying | The Calisthenics Podcast For WomenEp 4: Fix these 4 things and get stronger fasterEpisode 3 was the why. This episode is the how.We’re diving into the 4 things that actually move the needle in strength training: intensity, grind, accommodating resistance, and rest.If you’re training hard and still not getting stronger, it’s probably one (or all) of these.No motivation speeches. Just the stuff most calisthenics programs overlook.00:00 Women's Strength Training Misconceptions02:48 Understanding Intensity vs. Effort in Training05:46 The True Meaning of Grind in Strength Training09:06 Accommodating Resistance: The Key to Building Strength fast16:01 The Im...2025-05-2324 minYour Coach is Lying | The Calisthenics Podcast For WomenEp 3: The Handstand Plateau | Nervous System, Strength, and the System You’re MissingIn this episode, We delve into the intricacies of training for handstands, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nervous system, the role of periodization, and how hormonal cycles affect performance. We discuss the necessity of structured training for skill acquisition and the significance of strength in mastering handstands. The conversation highlights the need for clear inputs and consistent practice to facilitate progress and overcome plateaus.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Handstands and Training Systems02:57 Understanding Skill Acquisition and Nervous System Role05:48 Plateaus in Training: Neurological and Muscular09:07 The Impact of Hormones...2025-05-1635 minYour Coach is Lying | The Calisthenics Podcast For WomenEp 2: The truth about chin ups for womenStill stuck on chin-ups? It’s not you, it’s the programming. In this episode, Shimi breaks down why most women’s chin / pull up struggles have nothing to do with effort and everything to do with outdated, male modeled training. We cover the myths, the physiology, and the real fix: Precision programming built for female strength. No fluff. Just facts, frustration, and the strategy you’ve been missing.00:00 Introduction to Chin-Ups and Common Misconceptions03:13 Understanding Strength vs. Programming Issues06:01 The Gender Gap in Strength Training08:53 The Impo...2025-05-1118 minYour Coach is Lying | The Calisthenics Podcast For WomenEp 1: No Bullsh*t. The BWB origin storyIn this first episode of the pilot season of Your Coach is Lying, Shimi kicks things off with a much needed reality check: most training programs weren’t built for women, and it shows. She dives into why generic group classes, aesthetic goals, and inappropriate scaling advice aren’t cutting it, and why bodyweight strength training, when done right, can completely change the game. You’ll hear the BWB origin story, the gaps she saw in women’s training, and how bodyweight strength became the antidote. It’s not about chasing bikini bodies. it’s about getting strong enoug...2025-05-0816 min