Stronger Than Your Boyfriend

Dec 10 2024 231 ep. 27 mins 6
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Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.

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Fitness for All Ages

Dec 10 2024 45 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss fitness and nutrition for all ages. We explore how fitness and nutritional needs evolve throughout one’s lifespan, why these changes occur, and how we can adapt to them. From a big-picture perspective, the key takeaway remains consistent: it’s always essential to move regularly and nourish your body.In this episode, we discuss: Why Fit

Do You Need a Sugar Detox?

Dec 03 2024 28 mins  
Are you addicted to sugar and sweets? This week’s episode of the podcast is for you. First, we set the parameters of what a detox actually is, and why we actually want to use awareness around using “detoxing” phrasing. While sugar itself isn't inherently bad, excessive consumption, especially from ultra-processed foods, can negatively impact health. Strength training and bala

Hypermobility

Nov 26 2024 28 mins  
This week on the podcast, we discuss hypermobility. Hypermobility is when joints have an unusually large range of motion. Hypermobility exists on a spectrum, where some individuals may experience it without any associated problems, while others may develop symptoms and complications due to joint instability. We discuss the causes of hypermobility, which are usually genetically rela

Exercise & Immunity

Nov 19 2024 23 mins  
Today on the podcast, we are talking about exercise and immunity. Illness is more prevalent during the colder months of the year because more people spend time inside with less movement. We all know that exercise does so many wonderful things for the body, but we want to get into the specifics of how it boosts immunity in today's episode.In this episode, we discuss: The Science Beh

Exercise & Productivity: The Impact of Fitness on Your Career and Success

Nov 12 2024 39 mins  
Today, on the podcast, we discuss the impact of physical health and exercise on your career and your success. Exercise is a serious life hack and high impact tool! Regular workouts help boost energy, improve sleep, and reduce sick days, all of which make it easier to stay productive. Exercise can improve memory, sharpen focus, and help you handle stress better, which can be a huge

Metabolism Myths

Nov 05 2024 31 mins  
This week on the podcast, we go over common metabolism myths then go over steps you need to take to improve your metabolism. To simplify, metabolism is all the processes that occur to provide energy for the body and for normal functioning in life. This includes turning nutrients from food into energy, which is what people usually think about when talking about metabolism. Metabolis

The Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Challenge

Oct 29 2024 21 mins  
On today’s episode of the podcast, we discuss our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Challenge. This is not a transformation challenge, this is a habit challenge that incorporates 21 days of habit building around strength training, protein intake, steps, and water intake. We want to help you form solid habits before you go into the holidays this year and beyond. The Stronger Than Your

Intuitive Eating

Oct 22 2024 37 mins  
Today's episode is all about intuitive eating and tips for doing it right. Intuitive eating is an approach to food and nutrition that emphasizes trusting and reconnecting with your body’s natural signals of hunger, fullness, and satisfaction, rather than tracking food or following strict diets. First, we discuss the key principles of intuitive eating, which include rejecting the

Exercise for Kids

Oct 15 2024 41 mins  
Today’s episode is about why exercise is essential for kids' physical and mental health, how there’s misinformation about children’s strength training being dangerous, and how to get kids to train safely for strong joints, bones, muscles, and heart. We discuss the importance of building healthy habits as a family as well as the emotional and psychological benefits for childre

Exercise Psychology: Mental Strategies for Success

Oct 08 2024 34 mins  
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we talk about how mental and emotional factors influence physical activity and fitness behavior. We explore the ways that our thoughts, feelings, and attitudes can impact our motivation to exercise and our follow through. Your thoughts and emotions impact everything in your life, including training, physical performance, and your body. Howev