
LiftingLindsay's More Than Fitness
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Ideal Rest Between Sets
What I do after my Fat Loss Phase + BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Post-Diet Recovery and Maintenance
My Vacation Ruined All My Progress!
When Fitness Tools Feel Like They Control You
Ep 217Is your life centered around your body?
Follow a long with me in my training! Did you know my training app has my personal program in it? Train With Me is a 5x a week program, but it has 4x a week option as well as home alternatives. New Programming Starts April 13th!Topics discussed:(00:32) - What is a cut? (01:48) - Do the words we use really matter? (05:46) - There comes a point where body weight doesn't mean as much (14:19) - How do I get where you are? (15:07) - Is your life centered around your body? (26:01) - How our steps competition made us discuss the tools we use (33:27) - Be clear about what tools are for (41:54) - Your body loves a regular routine (45:52) - Making small changes to your routine can make all the difference (47:29) - Tools that are misused Come join my app and start using these tools the right way 👇✨ Free 7-day trial✨ Simple, high-protein recipes✨ Optimized training programs (3, 4, or 5 days/week)✨ Home workout alternatives✨ Community support + guidance✨ Built for real women who want real resultsThis is where you stop guessing and start progressing.Join us here → HERE
Ep 216You’re not broken, you’re just using the wrong tool for the job
You’re not broken… you’re just using the wrong tool for the job.Lifting weights isn’t for fat loss.Cardio isn’t for fat loss.Eating “healthy” isn’t for fat loss.Those are incredible tools… just not for the outcome you’ve been expecting from them.When you understand what each tool is actually designed to do, everything clicks. You stop guessing. You stop spinning your wheels. You finally start seeing progress.In this episode, I break down how to use the right tools at the right time so you can actually reach your goals and stop feeling stuck.And if you’re ready to apply this, come join my app and start using these tools the right way 👇✨ Free 7-day trial✨ Optimized training programs (3, 4, or 5 days/week)✨ Home workout alternatives✨ Simple, high-protein recipes✨ Community support + guidance✨ Built for real women who want real resultsThis is where you stop guessing and start progressing.Join us here → HERE
Ep 215Why Your Effort Doesn’t Always Match Up with Expected Results
Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, @LiftingLindsay, here: https://www.youtube.com/@liftinglindsayTopics:(00:51) - Why I'm talking about the cut experience (07:33) - Dealing with public perceptions, especailly on social media (18:59) - Alex's math lesson (23:18) - People struggle with effort lining up with results (27:45) - Discomfort is a good thing (30:27) - How can people figure out where they actually are? (36:22) - There's a skill to learn your sensitivity to variation (39:56) - Pause and ask yourself these questions
Ep 214Fat Loss, The Plan and Systems (Part 2)
NEW Training programs begin March 9th!!! Here’s your chance to start training with me! You have 4x a week and 3x a week options to choose from. There are home alternatives too! You will also get access to my community with help, support, and all my recipes. Come Train with Us!!Free 7 day trial hereNeed More help to break through the mental challenges of body image, mental blocks, food noise? Join Forge here
Ep 213Fat Loss, Our Why and Tools (Part 1)
NEW Training programs begin March 9th!!! Here’s your chance to start training with me! You have 4x a week and 3x a week options to choose from. There are home alternatives too! You will also get access to my community with help, support, and all my recipes. Come Train with Us!!Free 7 day trial hereNeed More help to break through the mental challenges of body image, mental blocks, food noise? Join Forge here
Ep 212The Truth About What You’re Seeing on Social Media
Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, @LiftingLindsay, here: https://www.youtube.com/@liftinglindsayTopics discussed:00:00 Welcome Back00:31 New Strength Goals01:51 Why I’m Starting YouTube07:04 3 Women, 3 Lessons08:49 Story #1: The Bikini Pro With Unreal Quads13:59 Story #2: “Just Walking More” vs The Real Reason She Got Shredded17:11 Story #3: The 5'1 Shredded ‘Unicorn’24:50 What It Means for You27:42 Wrap-Up
Ep 211Why Macro Coaching Fails Most People
📣 Lindsay and Alex announce a new coaching experience starting in 2026, capped at 30 clients, focused on lifestyle skills, accountability, and community support.Program name: Forge 2026Kickoff: Monday, January 5Weekly lives and calls, daily “work”, and community-based coachingBonus: discount for couples who join togetherClick Here for Forge 2026Chapters:(00:08) - Introducing Alex's Assistant (03:44) - Learning what's important as you grow as a coach (06:44) - Thinking you're the exception to the rule (11:39) - Why macro coaching fails a lot of people (23:18) - Why do people choose the extreme of macro tracking? (27:01) - What's my rythym? (37:50) - What is it about extremes that appeal to us? (41:13) - Skills you can learn and use
Ep 210The Key to a New You for 2026
If you're Ready for a new you in 2026? This is not a new diet... it's how to create a new lifestyle! One that helps you hit your goals and KEEP them!!! Are you in?? -> Click HERE
Ep 208Deload: The Secret Weapon for Progress
Topics:(00:08) - Something every serious lifter runs into' (02:36) - What is a deload? (07:38) - Signs you might need a deload (11:41) - Sometimes we naturally deload (19:27) - I'll share how I'm going to be doing deloads (26:24) - Getting my conditioning and aerobic capactiy back up 👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!
Ep 207The Problem With the ‘2 Sets Is Enough’ Trend
Topics:(00:29) - The truth behind the trend (01:53) - Breaking down what is being said (06:20) - One big assumption made by the theory (11:21) - Most of us don't know where real failure is (23:41) - Thinking of it as a skill progression (26:21) - Takeaways 👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!
Ep 206Doing all the Right Things and Still Feeling like Crap?
Topics:(00:08) - Feeling old is a lifestyle problem (02:38) - What happens when all the right things leave us tired and exhausted (08:42) - We need to stop comparing the easiest time of our life to right now (14:19) - What about move more? (19:48) - Your mindset matters more than you realize (21:57) - The fix is... 🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!
Ep 205Loving Your Body While You Build It – The Truth About Volume Trade-Offs
Topics:(00:08) - Some thoughts to help those of you that are stuck in your head a bit (08:51) - It's not always or nothing (13:45) - Turning up the dial instead of a switch (22:45) - What's the trade off? (25:06) - What do you mean by the canvas people have? (30:47) - Mirror reps in the gym and other areas 🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!
Ep 204“Just Lift Heavy”? Why That Advice Bugs Me
Topics:(00:08) - Why does this bug Lindsay so much? (05:23) - We need to talk about rep ranges (09:40) - Is lifting heavier important around middle age? (10:52) - What do people mean when they say "lift heavy"? (18:55) - Just to be clear: I love lifting heavy! 🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!
Ep 202Q&A - Fasting, Steps, Pre-workout, Progressive overload, and more!
Topics:(00:29) - What's your favorite pre-workout snack? (04:28) - Do I need to change my workouts every few weeks to keep progressing? (10:03) - If I'm sore all the time, is that a good thing? (12:43) - How can I tell if I'm training hard enough? (19:18) - I'm post menopausal and my sleep is awful - any advice? (21:18) - Do I have to track steps? (24:55) - What are your thoughts on intermittent fasting for women? (27:58) - How often should I take rest days? (31:27) - Why do I feel hungrier when I eat more? 🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!
Ep 203Whole Foods, Hormones, and the Truth About ‘Processed’ foods
Topics:(00:08) - Are processed foods bad? (01:26) - What is a calorie? (02:09) - Why aren't all calories used the same? (03:17) - What are whole foods? (04:30) - What are processed foods? (07:24) - What about ultra processed foods? (07:49) - What about protein powder? (12:44) - Why can ultra processed foods be a problem? (16:55) - How does food impact hormones? (22:15) - Meal options (27:58) - Big picture summary 🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!
Ep 201Why Fighting Hunger Backfires - What To Do Instead
Topics:(00:21) - What do I mean by falling forward? (03:14) - We all have different thresholds (08:45) - Falling forward when you don't stop yourself from eating (11:54) - Planning realistically (15:54) - What actually prevents you from hitting your goals? (20:09) - Often don't know where their maintenance is (28:54) - How do you help people who won't buy in? (32:40) - The proper mindset around hunger 🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!
Ep 200Do I have to track forever or I’ll gain weight?
Do you ever feeling like you have to always be tracking or else you'll gain weight? I've got thoughts.Topics:(00:07) - Welcome (00:25) - How I knew I was entering perimenopause (09:49) - Trying an experiment (13:54) - My fear is there's only two options: track or gain weight (15:45) - Building strong food systems (18:00) - Using ChatGPT to get started (24:43) - What are your danger zones? (25:16) - The most successful people put their food on repeat (27:15) - Build feedback systems (44:14) - Systems and feedback loops 🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!
Ep 199How Lean Is Too Lean?
One of the most common questions I get from women is how lean is too lean?Topics:(00:08) - How lean can you get while being healthy? (00:40) - New training app announcement! (02:46) - I like all versions of me (04:36) - Why people are asking about being lean so much (05:52) - Physical factors in being lean (20:35) - Sometimes it's the blind leading the blind (28:51) - Body fat ranges (34:51) - The real answer to how lean can I get is... 🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates (Live October 1st!) 🚀I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!
Ep 198Are You as Self-Aware as You Think?
In this episode, Alex and Lindsay discuss the surprising research showing that while 95% of people believe they are self-aware, only 10–15% actually are when tested. They explore how this lack of true self-awareness creates blind spots that keep people stuck in patterns they can’t see or break. The conversation digs into how faulty identity views and core beliefs quietly drive behavior, and why uncovering them is essential to progress. They reveal why working with a coach provides the outside perspective most people need to achieve lasting self-awareness, compassion, and accountability.👉 If you want to discover what you might be missing go follow @alexparker.fit and DM him COACHING for details about coaching.Topics discussed:(00:08) - All it takes is a goal (04:27) - Alex's mirror exercises (13:34) - Most people believe they are self aware (19:02) - The importance of logging even when it's uncomfortable (27:48) - Doing a deep dive on your systems (30:10) - Why do we struggle with self awareness? (35:12) - How can we build self awareness in fitness?
Ep 195Fun Fact Friday: How Fat Actually Leaves the Body
Topics discussed:(00:08) - This will make you the life of the party (01:26) - What does burning fat actually mean?
Ep 197What Does it Mean to Train to Failure?
Topics discussed:(00:09) - The flex of working out for 25 years (11:16) - My friend just started training - why can she lift the same as me? (18:14) - How do I know what weight to start at? (25:33) - What does hitting failure mean? (40:48) - I have children that have different needs around food Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!Click HERE to sign up!
Ep 194Fun Fact Friday: Joints Achy After 40? Try This Rep Range Instead
Topics discussed:(00:07) - I lied to you (02:16) - My joints aren't what they used to be - what do you suggest?
Ep 193Why I'm Not Buying a Weighted Vest, Even Though I'm in Perimenopause
Weighted vests can be useful, but let’s be honest about the benefits.Topics discussed:(00:06) - Who's excited about a weighted vest? (00:48) - Why is Lindsay not jumping on getting a weighted vest? (02:46) - Does it help with bone density? (03:28) - Does it build more muscle and strength? (05:54) - Does it burn more body fat? (13:56) - The nuance of the studies being used to justify weighted vests (21:08) - I love food! (26:43) - I appreciate your words of encouragement Walking alone is not a strong enough stimulus for muscle or bone.Inactive postmenopausal women who walked with or without a vest for 18 months had no significant bone density changes (PMID: 22338922). Full breakdown belowEven wearing a vest for 8 hours/day (PMID: 40540267) or 10 hours/day (PMID: 30095153) showed minimal skeletal benefit.The muscle and bone gains you see in the research?They’re mostly in untrained individuals doing loaded exercises like squats, lunges, and jumps with the vest (PMID: 10995045, 9467434, 17724395).In these cases, the vest is just a hands-free way to add weight — not magic. As people progress, they’ll need more load than a vest alone can provide.And for fat loss?Calorie burn from vest-walking is only ~10–15% higher than without it. That’s 30–50 kcal for an hour walk — about a single untracked bite of food.Long-term fat loss comes from managing intake, not chasing small increases in burn. Your diet is the real game changer.If you lift weights regularly, walk, and are mindful about food, a weighted vest probably isn’t a “must-have” for you. it’s most effective in the right context.Study Overview: Walking With vs. Without a Weighted Vest PMID: 22338922Authors & Journal: Tantiwiboonchai N., Kritpet T., Yuktanandana P. in Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, 2011 (EurekaMag).Participants: 48 working women aged 30–60, randomly split into two groups: one walking with a weighted vest, the other walking without, on a treadmill 3×/week for 12 weeks (EurekaMag).Protocol: Vest group started walking without it for the first 2 weeks, then began adding 2% of body weight weekly until reaching 8% by week 6 (EurekaMag).FindingsBone Markers: Both groups showed large decreases in bone resorption (β-CrossLaps)—~19.1% for the vest group vs. ~21.8% for the non-vest group—no significant difference between them (EurekaMag).Physical Fitness: Improvements in leg and arm strength, endurance, and VO₂ max were seen in both groups—again, no significant differences between vest vs. non-vest walkers (EurekaMag).Bottom Line—What This MeansWalking, with or without a weighted vest, helped with fitness and reduced bone resorption—but wearing the vest didn’t offer any extra benefit. So if you’re thinking the vest is a cheat code for stronger bones or muscles… this study says otherwise.
Ep 196Instagram Q&A with Alex Parker - Part 2
Topics discussed:(00:07) - What it's like being married to Alex (06:36) - I have noticed a difference in my arms more than my legs - any suggestions? (13:59) - Should I rest more between sets and have higher rep count? (19:56) - Best quad strengthening exercise without machines? (27:35) - Do I have to do this forever? The new 4x a week and 3x a week training started this past Monday. it’s not too late to join us!!Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 192Instagram Q&A with Alex - Part 1
I recently held a Q&A on my Instagram and there were more questions than I got time to answer. I'll be answering more of them here on the podcast with Alex joining me.Topics discussed:(00:07) - Caffeine is cheap (06:01) - Do your children show interest in working out? (13:04) - Does Creatine help all women? (25:30) - Does creatine help with perimenopause symptoms? (28:17) - Can you build muscle doing crossfit? (35:43) - What do you focus on during seasons of high stress? New Training Starts TODAY!!!! 3x & 4x a week training!Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 191Progress Isn’t Pretty—It’s Practiced
Topics discussed:(00:07) - Welcome (02:01) - Everything in life is just practice (04:16) - My experience hiring a coach (16:10) - Thinking about arriving too much (18:34) - Using the practice framework (22:29) - Having certain thoughts doesn't equal failure (27:18) - Disrupted systems practice (31:28) - Internal awareness practice New Training Starting August 18th! We have 3x, 4x,5x a week training with home alternatives!Come train with me! Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 190Science of Hip Thrusts - What NOT to Do!
Topics discussed:(00:08) - The latest (and weirdest) thing I've seen on Instagram (03:19) - Should I do hip thrusts on leg extension or hamstring machines? (07:00) - Using a foam pad between your knees (15:06) - How this can make the exercise worse (25:08) - Why does it matter what you do with bands? (25:56) - What's hard about having these conversations on social media (33:46) - For people who build muscle easily Need optimized training programs for your goals? Come train with me! Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 189Hello Perimenopause & Deloads!
Aging is a blessing and menopause is not a scary, bad thing.Topics discussed:(00:08) - Hello Perimenopause 👋 (01:16) - Working with a group through a build (04:09) - We go through phases where we just do the routine (10:53) - Noticing changes in my sleep patterns (13:42) - Noticing changes in my stomach (23:48) - Something to be aware of when on testosterone (28:36) - Menopause is a natural process (32:53) - Aging is a gift (37:26) - Reframing menopause and aging (42:36) - What are deloads? (48:57) - How do you know you should take a deload? (54:09) - How do I deload? Need optimized training programs for your goals? Come train with me! Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 188The Key to Happiness: Stop Chasing Fat Loss (Even If You Still Want Some Fat to Go)
Topics discussed:(00:08) - This comes up so often in conversations (02:23) - Being stuck in a diet mindset (05:11) - Don't equate going to the gym with fat loss (06:55) - Where should you go to seek out fat loss? (15:11) - I really want you to help you know your maintenance (23:04) - Why stepping away from the desire for fat loss helps in the long term Need optimized training programs for your goals? Come train with me! Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 187Biasing Muscles & Regional Hypertrophy
Topics discussed:(00:09) - What does it mean to bias a muscle? (02:08) - How can we get rid of love handles around the hip? (07:58) - Biasing muscles is often misunderstood (10:28) - Line of pull (19:32) - Why does form matter? (22:41) - Bringing in the data (30:18) - Mind to muscle connection (39:28) - What's the best way to gauge your recovery? Need optimized training programs for your goals? Come train with me! Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 186What is NAD+? Is it Worth It?
You've probably been hearing about a new supplement a lot lately and based on my DMs on Instagram, you've got a lot of questions about it. So in this episode I answer some of the common questions I've been getting about NAD+, as well as talk about supplements in general.Topics discussed:(00:07) - This supplement is popping up everywhere (01:34) - Where I see people jumping in too deep (06:09) - What bothers me around the supplement conversations (15:56) - What boosts NAD+ naturally? (23:37) - Is it worth it? (25:42) - A reminder about studies you see about supplements
Ep 185Food Freedom at BBQs—And Still Crushing Your Goals
Topics discussed:(00:09) - Eternal vs handsome? (01:14) - Summer brings on the fear of fat (02:47) - Navigating BBQ's in the summer (06:30) - The pros and cons of tactics that people use (21:25) - Alex doesn't like intermittent fasting, Lindsay does (24:00) - Bringing your own food to events (34:02) - It's important to look ahead when you're making your plan (38:06) - Fat loss shouldn't be your goal 24x7
Ep 184Busy Summer and No Time to Lift?
📅 My Summer 3x/Week ProgramThis is exactly why I’m so excited about my 3x/week summer program launching June 23rd!I’ve designed it with:👉 2 half-body days + 1 full-body day — perfectly balanced to hit your weekly volume targets.👉 Thoughtful exercise pairing that ensures you’re getting the most bang for your buck without leaving you exhausted.👉 Biomechanics-based programming that prioritizes effective muscle growth — because knowing how to design a plan is just as important as how many days you train.If you’re ready to train smarter, prioritize your family, and keep growing this summer, join me and let’s make it happen together!👉 Link HERE — let’s get strong together! 💛📚 Research Shoutouts:Schoenfeld, B. J., et al. (2016). Effects of resistance training frequency on measures of muscle hypertrophy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Grgic, J., et al. (2018). Effects of resistance training frequency on gains in muscular strength: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ep 182Why So Many Women Never Find True Maintenance: Feelings vs. Data—Plus, The Science of Metabolic Adaptation
Need to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Something that trips up a lot of women in their fitness journey (01:08) - Free trial available now! (02:12) - Feelings vs data (17:54) - Why maintenance sometimes doesn't work for women (19:58) - The diet fatigue trap (23:25) - What about metabolic adaptation? Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 183Feelings VS Data: Your plan could be working better than you think!
Need to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! Topics discussed:(00:08) - Feelings vs data series (02:49) - Our feelings get so loud (06:40) - I followed your plan and it's not working!? (10:17) - Let's actually look at the data (20:10) - How do we analyze the data? (34:06) - Reminder: Free trial week on Lindsay's training app Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 180Myth of Stabilizer Muscles
Need to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 181Busy Summer? Here’s How to Stay Consistent
Topics discussed:(00:08) - Learning together to be the best version of ourselves (00:52) - Trying to be intentional about my work (03:33) - Summer and new schedules (05:53) - Why do people feel like they fall off track in summer? (10:55) - You have to learn how to catch excuses (22:22) - Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it kind? (31:11) - The power is outside you or empowering Need to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 179Bloating or Just Full? What’s Really Happening at the End of the Day
Sign up for the Build.With.Me Group Coaching I mentioned -> hereNeed to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 177The Lies You Keep Believing (and How to Break Them)
Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - Our theme for May (01:51) - You can't just read a book and except your mindset to improve (04:18) - You are going to have to make some sort of sacrifice (16:38) - Why does your mind matter when it comes to fitness? (19:55) - What is a limiting belief? (27:51) - What if you shifted your soundtrack? (32:17) - One of my limiting beliefs (40:41) - What soundtracks are you rewriting this week? Come train with me! Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!Books we talked about:SoundtracksAtomic Habits
Ep 178Are you a Hard Muscle Gainer? Plus an Exciting Announcement
Topics discussed in this episode:(00:08) - A very important muscular topic today (01:57) - What do the numbers show us? (20:09) - Easy gainers vs hard gainers (24:13) - What about genetics? (36:50) - Where hard gainers often go wrong (44:22) - Signs of a slow muscle gainer (47:43) - My plans for the next year Get on the Newsletter HERE! Don’t miss out on free recipes and tips to help you hit your goals!Need to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!!My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 176Are Group Weights Classes Optimal Strength & Hypertrophy Training?
I'm discussing the truth about "Lifting Heavy" in group fitness.Sources (Research Show Notes)Schoenfeld BJ et al. (2016). Longer Interset Rest Periods Enhance Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy in Resistance-Trained Men. J Strength Cond Res, 30(7):1805-12. PMID: 26605807pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govGrgic J et al. (2017). The effects of short versus long inter-set rest intervals on measures of muscle hypertrophy: A systematic review. Eur J Sport Sci, 17(8): 983-993. PMID: 28641044pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govMcKendry J et al. (2016). Short inter-set rest blunts resistance exercise-induced increases in myofibrillar protein synthesis in young males. Exp Physiol, 101(7): 866-82. PMID: 27126459pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govSchoenfeld BJ. (2010). The mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training. J Strength Cond Res, 24(10): 2857-2875.journals.lww.com“Give it a rest” Meta-analysis (Singer et al. 2024). Inter-set Rest Interval Duration and Muscle Hypertrophy: A Bayesian Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1429789frontiersin.orgTopics:(00:08) - Are strength training classes worth doing? (06:14) - This is the problem with "lift heavy" (13:01) - Why does rest period matter? (36:32) - It's not just about aesthetics (41:17) - Hearing this in the spirit I intended
Ep 175Reverse Vs Post Diet & Personal Update
Topics discussed in this episode:(00:07) - What we're talking about in this episode (00:49) - We hear a lot about reverse dieting (05:23) - My mindset made journal (09:02) - What we're talking about this episode (11:00) - What is reverse dieting and how is it done? (24:33) - Is reverse dieting optimal? (29:24) - What I did instead of reverse dieting (30:58) - What are the benefits of a faster return to maintenance? (35:16) - Psychological benefits (39:55) - How to estimate your maintenance calories (55:23) - Don't let calculations intimidate you (55:45) - Protein as the secret weapon Soundtracks by Jon AcuffStudies cited:Trexler, E.T., Smith-Ryan, A.E., & Norton, L. (2014). “Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete.”Chica-Latorre, S. et al. (2022). “After the spotlight: are evidence-based recommendations for refeeding post-contest energy restriction available for physique athletes? A scoping review.”Lejeune, M.P.G.M., Kovacs, E.M.R., & Westerterp-Plantenga, M.S. (2005). “Additional protein intake limits weight regain after weight loss in humans.” Br J Nutr 93(2):281-289
Ep 174Eric Helms- How Shredded Can I Get and Stay?
If you've spent any time in the evidence-based fitness world, you've no doubt come across his work. Eric is a coach, athlete, author, researcher, and educator. He’s one of the minds behind 3DMJ—helping natural bodybuilders and strength athletes reach their best without sacrificing their health—and the author of The Muscle & Strength Pyramid books, The Nutrition Coach's Guide to Bodybuilding, and countless research reviews.What I love most about Eric is that he bridges the gap between science and real-world application—always with an emphasis on sustainability, psychological health, and the long game. So today, we're diving deep into the tricky terrain of what happens after a fat loss phase—reverse dieting, low energy availability, and how lean you can realistically stay without sacrificing your health or performance. I really loved this episode and i’m hoping you do too!If you’re interested in working with Eric or his team you can contact them HERE at 3DMJ Coaching.For coaches looking to learn more and stay up to date with the latest research check out Mass Research Review. It’s an incredible resource that i’ve used for years now. HEREFollow Eric HERE
Ep 173Healthy vs Unhealthy Hunger
New Training Starting TODAY!!!!This is my current program5x/wkglute and delt emphasisHome and gym althernatives included!COME train with me!!! join HEREMembership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!
Ep 172The Secret to Success? It’s Boring, Simple, and Un-Skippable
Little improvements compounded over time make for the dramatic change we're looking for.Topics discussed:(00:07) - 2 weeks into my cut (02:28) - Clarifying a six pack (03:29) - The differences in woman's bodies (04:57) - My personal training updates (12:04) - Something I experience every time I'm in a fat loss phase (19:52) - Learning to tell myself a different narrative (27:35) - Work builds momentum (30:02) - The daily habits that make a difference for me New Training Starts Monday! It’s my personal training. I train 5x a week, 3 glute and delt days, and 2 upper body days. Come train with me! Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!