Stronger Than Your Boyfriend

Jan 28 2025 237 ep. 27 mins 7
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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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Plant-based Diets / Explore the Flexitarian Diet / Vegan Diet

Jan 28 2025 36 mins  
On today’s episode of the podcast, we dive into plant-based diets to explore the benefits and challenges of vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian ways of eating. We discuss what it means to follow a vegan diet, the potential nutrient deficiencies to watch for, and how it compares to other diets in terms of health and sustainability. We also examine the environmental impacts of meat

Calisthenics

Jan 21 2025 39 mins  
Today, on the podcast, we discuss calisthenics: what it is, how to use it, the benefits, and how it compares to other training. Calisthenics is a form of strength training that utilizes an individual's body weight as resistance to perform multi-joint, compound movements with little or no equipment. It encompasses a broad range of bodyweight exercises that focus on fluid movement an

The Ethics of Fitness

Jan 14 2025 36 mins  
Today's episode of the podcast is a deep dive into the messy spaces inhabiting the fitness world. We include a user’s guide to help you navigate the fitness industry while keeping yourself mentally and physically healthy. We begin by discussing inclusivity and equity in fitness and its paramount importance for everyone. Historically, the fitness industry has done a terrible job a

Predictions/Trends/Future of Fitness & Nutrition

Jan 07 2025 42 mins  
Watch out, Ozempic! This week’s episode is a crystal ball that looks into our fitness predictions for 2025. Every October, ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) announces its top fitness trend predictions based on data gathered from a survey of 2,000 clinicians, researchers, and practitioners in the fitness industry. Today, we want to share our own thoughts on where the fitn

Q&A 101: Shorter Workouts, How Height Effects Lifts, Fitness Myths

Dec 31 2024 38 mins  
On this week's episode of the podcast, we answer six questions from our clients and people in our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group. Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: Are minimalist workouts effective? Question 2: What does Katie & Heather’s nutrition look like?Question 3: How does y

Reflections From The 21 Day Challenge

Dec 17 2024 22 mins  
This week, we go over the lessons learned about habit formation and consistency from our 3rd annual Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Challenge. If you don’t know about the Challenge, a link to listen to the episode about it is below. Basically, the Challenge is 21 days of habit goals that involve protein intake, movement, hydration, and strength training.There are also a ton prizes,

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