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  • Welcome to our last podcast of 2024! In this episode, we talk about where motivation fits in with goal setting, our new services: menopause coaching, and the RELEASE of our new workout program: Core Connex for both Adults & Youth!!!

    You’ll hear all about Big Rocks & Vision statements, how menopause coaching is different, and two different ways to workout with us this January with our first of 12 workout programs releasing in 2025!!!

    We are grateful for your support & feedback! Check out our recent Mini Podcast Series & other recordings from our library.

    Until next time, happy listening

    XO,

    Lauren & Katy

    Time Stamps

    4:41 - Goal Setting & Where Motivation fits in

    8:50 - Creating a VISION & Big Rocks…

    16:10 - Menopause Coaching, What We Offer!

    26:40 - NEW Monthly Workout Programs

    30:00 - For BOTH Adults & Youth

    32:34 - Recap

    Check out our FREEBIES!!!

    *🆓* SMART(ER) & PACT Goals Template here: https://www.thebodybenefits.com/category/all-products

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    Sources:

    NASM.com, GirlGoneStrong.com

    Let’s CONNECT!

    📧 [email protected]

    🖥️ www.theBodyBenefits.com

    🪩 www.instagram.com/thebodybenefits

  • If you were wondering what we’ve been up to since our last podcast, well losten on as we reveal what different fitness trainings we’ve acquired, accidents we’ve survived, and most importantly what we have in the works for YOU for 2025!!!

    Episode 13: And Now We’re Back! From Outer space! Ha ha, JK

    Where we’ve been

    What we’ve been up to

    What’s new

    Core Connex

    5:50 - where have we been

    7:05 - Bhutan & core Connex

    11:08 - Pilates!

    17:42 - Core Connex

    19:41 - Diaphragm’s relationship to core

    20:11 - pelvic Floor’s relationship to core

    24:50 - Core’s role in lifestyle

    30:40 - Core’s role in developing bone density

    33:00 - what’s happening in 2025

    34:07 - FREE sound bath recordings for YOU!

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  • Welcome to our brainchild: Core Connex! This episode talks about what it is, what it does, and why we’re so excited to roll this program out to YOU!!!

    COMING SOON to our website: www.the body benefits.com

    Follow us on IG @TheBodyBenefits

    Enjoy the episode 🙌🏽

    (1 of 5) :: Intro
    (2 of 5) :: Definition & Explanation
    (3 of 5) :: Location
    (4 of 5) :: What we do in Core Connex Core
    (5 of 5) :: Integration of Core

  • Episode 11: Gym & Yoga Lingo Revealed

    Sometimes you feel like people in the gym or yoga studios are speaking a different language. Well, you’re not alone.

    We’re here to enlighten you on some of the common phrases and acronyms you might hear or see during your health & wellness journey.

    While you’re at it, check out our Hot Take for this episode: going commando or not with your gym outfits. We have opinions!!!

    This podcast is designed to be lighter and more entertaining than some of our previous episodes. Don’t be fooled, you’re still being exposed to our geekiness, but we also hope you’re chuckling a few times as well.

    xo,
    Lauren & Katy

    TIME STAMPS
    0:50 We Look So Cool with our podcast ‘swag’
    3:22 Our Love/Hate Relationships with Social Media
    9:30 Hot take - Going Commando or Not
    20:30 Gym & Yoga Slang Revealed!
    57:23 Our Gratitude

    Let’s CONNECT!
    📧 [email protected]
    🖥️ www.theBodyBenefits.com
    🪩 www.instagram.com/thebodybenefits

  • We know it’s on your mind,….Or maybe far from it, but working out while sick for the fitness enthusiasts is something that comes up for often than not. Even those who are nearing the recovery stages of their sickness might question if and when it’s safe to return to exercise.

    In this episode, we talk about whether or not it’s safe to exercise while you’re sick, what kinds of exercises are recommended, and a few interesting benefits for those who stick to ax regular fitness routine!

    Enjoy!

    Intro
    2:05 - “Oh Snap!” :: 75 Hard
    19:52 - Working out while sick
    21:37 - Study from the “nineteen hundreds” (1990)
    25:45 - intensity of your workouts while sick matters
    30:50 - Consistent Exercising can help reduce symptoms and/or duration of sickness.
    40:45 - Hydration
    43:00 - Gyrowhatsitnow???

    Let’s CONNECT!
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    🖥️ www.theBodyBenefits.com
    🪩 www.instagram.com/thebodybenefits

  • Fitness Goals That Actually Last - prepare for awesomeness

    Welcome back! In this episode, we talk about 3 different components to creating & keeping fitness goals, explain what SMART & PACT Goals are, and give you our made-to-last tips on how to create a fitness/wellness routine that lasts past 11wks.

    We are grateful for your support & feedback! Check out our recent Mini Podcast Series & other recordings from our library.

    Until next time, happy listening
    XO,
    Lauren & Katy

    Time Stamps
    1:09 - OH SNAP! (New segment of our podcast!)
    5:45 - Intro to Podcast
    7:00 - Fitness Goals are just as much mental as they are physical
    8:30 - 3 Different Types of Goals Setting for Fitness
    13:50 - SMART goals
    33:00 - PACT goals
    40:50 - Tips in creating sustaining goals
    49:17 - Goal Slumps are Part of the Process
    1:04:30 - Comclusion

    *🆓* SMART(ER) & PACT Goals Template here: https://www.thebodybenefits.com/category/all-products

    Sources:
    NASM.com, Huberman Lab (Podcast eps.84), MindTools.com, NessLabs.com

    Let’s CONNECT!
    📧 [email protected]
    🖥️ www.theBodyBenefits.com
    🪩 www.instagram.com/thebodybenefits

  • Part of a mini series of 5 different modality exercises you can choose from to create a uniquely tailored exercise program just for you.

    Let’s CONNECT!
    Website: www.theBodyBenefits.com
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybenefits

    Thank you for listening & connecting with us! This mini series consists of: Flexibility Training (eps. 3), Cardio Endurance (eps. 4), Strength Training (eps. 5), & Progressive Overload (eps. 6), Functional Training (eps.7), & NOW Neuromuscular Efficiency. Subscribe & follow to stay updated as the rest of the modalities roll out.

    xo,
    Lauren & Katy
    1:02 - intro
    4:15 - definition
    7:18 - list
    10:04 - add transition
    11:50 - Cookies
    13:26 - ingredients - add transition
    17:30 - creating dough
    25:00 - add transition
    32:56 - 21 Chews
    36:13 - Benefits
    41:53 - add transition - Real life application
    46:51 - Breathing Exercise
    50:56 - Outro


  • FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

    Part of a mini series of 5 different modality exercises you can choose from to create a uniquely tailored exercise program just for you.

    Thank you for listening & connecting with us! This mini series consists of: Flexibility Training (eps. 3), Cardio Endurance (eps. 4), Strength Training (eps. 5), & Progressive Overload (eps. 6), Functional Training (this) & Neuromuscular Connection (coming soon). Subscribe & follow to stay updated as the rest of the modalities roll out.

    xo,
    Lauren & Katy

    👉🏽 Time Stamps:
    • 1:37 - Definition of Functional Training
    • 4:51 - Formats
    • 6:19 - Why
    • 8:55 - Benefits
    • 18:31 - The “Magic” of EPOC
    • 21:03 - 3 Energy Systems
    • 30:00 - Different Approach to Functional Training
    • 35:27 - Poll: What are you thinking about when you exercise?
    • 40:22 - What do you do when you’re feeling over-trained?
    • 43:24 - Recap
    • 45:20 - Connection

    👉🏽 Sources:
    • EPOC Comparison Between Resistance Training and High-Intensity Interval Training in Aerobically Fit Women, National Institutes of Health

    • The Truth About Orangetheory's Billion-Dollar Fitness Empire, Men’s Health

    • FUNCTIONAL TRAINING: COMPOUND WORKOUTS FOR FITNESS, NASM

    • 8 Benefits of Functional Training, Core Health & Fitness


    👉🏽For Laughs:
    • Gym Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2DUFCgAPt9/?igsh=MTR3ZGZhMXB5OGJ0ag==

    • 5 Main Exercises for Newbies: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2XqlHYvJ4S/?igsh=MWpxMDM1NWFsMm9zYg==

    • Coming back to the gym age being sick:
    https://www.instagram.com/reel/C12NK5etVkQ/?igsh=aDNndjJ4enNzbTVm

    👉🏽 Let’s CONNECT!
    • Website: www.theBodyBenefits.com
    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybenefits

  • PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD

    Part of a mini series of 5 different modality exercises you can choose from to create a uniquely tailored exercise program just for you.

    Thank you for listening & connecting with us! Check out the Flexibility Training (eps. 3), Cardio Endurance (eps. 4), and Strength Training (eps. 5) podcasts released recently! Subscribe & follow to stay updated as the rest of the modalities roll out.

    xo,
    Lauren & Katy

    Time Stamps:
    2:07 - What is Progressive Overload
    3:00 - Why we need progressive overload
    5:15 - Real life example
    9:30 - You can’t rush progressive overload
    11:50 - Small progress is still progress
    12:12 - Progressive overload adaptions to life
    15:25 - Benefits
    * increases strength
    * Cycle of Motivation
    * Muscle hypertrophy
    * Discipline
    21:50 - How to progressively overload
    1. Adding in more weight
    2. Increase the volume (adding in more reps/sets)
    3. Increase the ROM
    4. Combine Resistance apparatus?
    5. Take momentum out by adding a pause or adding a tempo count to the lift.
    6. Decrease rest periods
    24:39 - eccentric vs concentric motion
    25:50 - Deload Sessions
    30:25 - Example of a Progressive Overload workout

    Tuesdays:
    1. Squats 3 sets, 10-12 reps
    2. Bench press, 3 sets, 8-10 reps
    3. Reverse lunches, 3 sets, 10 reps/leg
    4. Pull Ups, 3 sets, 6-8 reps
    5. Plank

    Thursdays:
    1. Deadlifts 3 sets, 10-12 reps
    2. Pushups, 3 sets 12-15 reps
    3. Glute bridges or hip thrusts, 3 sets 12-15 reps
    4. Cable or dumbbell row, 3 sets 12 reps
    5. Deadbugs

    38:15 - We’re here for YOU!

    Let’s CONNECT!
    Website: www.theBodyBenefits.com
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybenefits

    Sources:
    SoheeFit Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1xWNSOPr7d/?igsh=MWVlN25yaXQ4dWJncg==

  • STRENGTH TRAINING

    Part of a mini series of 5 different modality exercises you can choose from to create a uniquely tailored exercise program just for you.

    Thank you for listening & connecting with us! Check out the Flexibility Training (eps. 3) & Cardio Endurance (eps. 4) podcasts released recently! Subscribe & follow to stay updated as the rest of the modalities roll out.

    xo,
    Lauren & Katy

    Time Stamps
    1:04 - Introduction of Strength Training
    2:12 - WHY we strength train?
    15:35 - Different types of strength training
    * Muscular Hypertrophy (15:47)
    * Muscular Endurance (16:47)
    * Circuit Training (17:39)
    * Maximum Muscular Strength (19:40)
    * Explosive Power (20:15)
    22:41 - What is Heavy For Me?
    24:20 - How to & Different Ways to Strength Train
    * Bodyweight
    * Free weights
    * Resistance Bands
    * Weight Machines
    * TRX - Suspension Training
    28:24 - Truth Tellers
    29:15 - The Body Benefits on Instagram : offers tips, tutorials, and exercises!
    29:56 - Main Lifts
    30:36 - Planes of Motion
    32:00 - Benefits

    Let’s CONNECT!
    Website: www.theBodyBenefits.com
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybenefits

  • CARDIO & ENDURANCE TRAINING

    Part of a mini series of 5 different modality exercises you can choose from to create a uniquely tailored exercise program just for you.

    Thank you for listening & learning more about cardio & endurance training! Please check out the other modalities as they roll out through the month of January.

    xo,
    Lauren & Katy

    Time Stamps
    2:09 - Introduction
    2:50 - Section 1: What is Cardio?
    5:58 - Differences Between Aerobic & Anaerobic Exercising
    13:38 - Differences Between Moderate & Vigorous Intensity
    19:35 - Section 2: Who, Why, How?
    20:15 - Who Benefits from Cardio & Endurance Training?
    21:58 - Why Should I Add Cardio & Endurance Training Into My Life?
    23:56 - How to Get It Done!
    28:36 - Conclusion
    30:00 - Plug for our other mini series, IG excitement!

    Let’s CONNECT!
    Website: www.theBodyBenefits.com
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybenefits

    Sources:
    https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults

    https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1920-energy-for-exercise

    https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/difference-between-aerobic-and-anaerobic#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1

    https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/exercise-essentials-a-better-understanding-our-aerobic-energy-pathway

  • F L E X I B I L I T Y • T R A I N I N G !
    Part of a mini series of 5 different modality exercises you can choose from to create a uniquely tailored exercise program just for you.

    Thank you for listening & learning more about flexibility training! Please check out the other modalities as they roll out through the month of January.

    xo,
    Lauren & Katy

    1:00 - Introduction
    2:18 - What Flexibility Training Does
    7:56 - Different Types of Flexibility Training
    13:45 - Foam Rolling
    20:20 - When to Stretch
    23:10 - Alignment & Posture during Flexibility Training
    23:45 - Conclusion

    Lauren & Katy are Certified group fitness instructors, personal trainers, and together have over 1000hrs of yoga teacher training experience. They love sharing their passions for fitness in their classes, through workshops and masterclasses, and of course - connecting with you through podcasts.

    Myofascial Release Workshop: https://www.thebodybenefits.com/challenge-page/MyofascialReleaseWorkshop

    Website: www.theBodyBenefits.com
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybenefits

    Sources:
    https://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/training-relevance-of-flexibility

    https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/flexibility-exercise-stretching

  • Welcome & thanks for joining us for episode two! Please take a look at the time stamps to skip ahead to those areas of interest, and check out our source list & links below for great information!

    Time Stamps.
    1:10 - Content review
    1:50 - Fitness Lifestyle during the holidays :: quality vs quantity :: Rest :: balance :: Grace :: mindset
    4:50 *January Deep Cleaning - give us YOUR answer in the “interact” section of this podcast!

    10:50 - Kindness in the gym :: Gym Etiquette :: getting through the new years rush ::
    12:06 - *POLL* Do you want tips for staying consistent with your new year’s fitness goals? Select your answer in the “interact” section of this podcast!
    14:10 - Funny IG REEL about gym violations link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzAS8jyAkZ4/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzXitZggbaW/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    22:45 - Continuing Education
    * The Body Benefits as a form of continuing education - https://www.thebodybenefits.com
    * Rollga - 15% Discount code TBB15 https://rollga.com
    * Aletha - 10% Discount Code KATY10 https://shop.alethahealth.com/products/mark
    * Lyt - https://lytyoga.com/lyt-daily-yoga/
    * NASM/AFAA - https://www.nasm.org/become-a-personal-trainer
    * Yoga Alliance - https://www.yogaalliance.org
    * Barre Intensity - https://www.barreintensity.com

    46:35 - Different Exercise Modalities :: Quick overview for those who are new to fitness and/or want to explore new movement programs.

    Sources:
    Ujjayi Breathing: https://www.yogabody.com/breath-coach/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=Cpc&utm_campaign=AW-Breath-Coach-SN&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOoRyjZMXsaP5sHyRt1m-qAD06-kLbNj8cugAU78ytivwY5L2UsldYhoCegsQAvD_BwE https://www.yogajournal.com/teach/teaching-methods/peaceful-breathing/
    Benefits of strength training in women: https://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/combating-age-related-muscle-loss-strength https://blog.nasm.org/weight-lifting-for-women

  • Welcome to The Body Benefits Podcast! We are very excited you’re listening! Enjoy our very first episode, where we introduce ourselves, talk about The Body Benefits & why we created it.

    :08 - Welcome
    :21 - Focus
    2:50 - Body Benefits for Instructors
    4:00 - Changes & Evolutions in Science
    6:37 - Coming From a Place of Experience & Awareness
    8:27 - You’ll Either Love It or You’ll Hate It (Running Races)
    9:17 - Why we prefer certain activities over others
    12:26 - Find Fitness Where You Like It
    12:44 - Details of this episode
    13:08 - Lauren’s Intro & Story
    19:38 - Katy’s Intro & Story
    26:53 - Diastases Recti
    29:48 - Post Surgery
    31:30 - Physical Therapy Post Surgery
    34:14 - Core Engagement
    34:26 - Why We Created Core Connex
    37:40 - Core Connection in Sports
    40:16 - Core Connex Workshops coming up
    41:39 - PLANKSGIVING Challenge
    42:52 - Challenge: We Need A Catchy Slogan!!!