Empowered By Iron

After 236 episodes and 7 years of podcasting, we are stepping away from The Strength Academy Podcast. Listen in to hear about why we are making this change, what we are going to be working on, and how to keep in touch. We can't thank you enough for your support over the years!      Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander @fiercelyfuelednutrition Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Joining The Strength Academy today is Denise Kirtley, a coach, bodybuilder, and founder of The Rebellion Body Method. Denise shares about the moment she knew she needed a change in her life, falling in love with bodybuilding at 50, and the three things that need to be present when creating a transformation in your life. This inspiring conversation is full of wisdom and practical tips for making positive changes. Listen in!      Connect with Denise Instagram @fiftyfitnessjourney https://www.instagram.com/fiftyfitnessjourney/  Website https://rebellionbody.com/       This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order.     Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

n this episode, we are joined by three time National Champion, Jasmyn Penn. Listen in as Jasmyn shares how she squatted 3 plates her first time ever doing squats, what has changed for her in the sport since she started in 2017, and some of the biggest lessons she has learned about coaches, nutrition, and injuries. We also get into her thoughts about social media and what she eats on meet day.      Connect with Jasmyn Instagram @jasmynspenn https://www.instagram.com/jasmynspenn/  Link Tree https://linktr.ee/jasmynspenn  @buffchicksupplements discount code: Jasmyn https://buffchick.com/  @sbdapparel https://us.sbdapparel.com/      This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order.     Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.     Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

In this episode, we are joined by inspiring guests Mallory Rowan & Josh Reyes. Listen in as they open up about running a business while competing in powerlifting meets, what lead to deciding to close the business, burnout and healing from it, and getting sober. Mallory and Josh are so warm and vulnerable and their story is relatable and hopefully comforting.      Connect with Mallory and Josh    Josh in IG @joshhreyes https://instagram.com/joshhreyes Mallory on IG @malloryrowan https://instagram.com/malloryrowan Website https://malloryrowan.com/   This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order.     Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

In this episode of the Strength Academy podcast, we dive into the challenges of training while traveling. Jenn and Kristin share personal experiences and tips for maintaining a successful workout routine on the road. From finding the right gym to dealing with different equipment and setups, listen in as they explore strategies to adapt your training program. Also discussed is the importance of maintaining pre and post-training nutrition, managing expectations, and even seeking out local lifters for gym recommendations. Listen in to discover how to stay on track and make the most of your training while away from your home gym. This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order.     Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order. In this episode of The Strength Academy Podcast, we delve into the topic of carbohydrates, discussing the difference between good and bad carbs. Spoiler alert! There are no inherently bad carbohydrates, rather it's all about understanding their role in a healthy diet, especially for athletes. Listen in as we debunk myths such as eating fat causing weight gain and clarify that consuming more calories than needed leads to fat storage, regardless of the macronutrient source. We also get into the importance of timing carbohydrate intake around workouts and the impact of age and metabolic regulation, as well as the significance of adequate calorie intake for proper performance and recovery.     Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/ To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

We have seen some athletes struggling to make weight for a competition lately. In this episode, we discuss what you ned to know if you're going to do a weight cut to make it into a weight class, what are the best ways to do it, and what not to do. We also get into the diet and nutrition perspective as well as considerations for doing a water cut specifically and alternatives to water cuts and when you're underweight.        To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Collagen supplements have been gaining popularity lately with athletes and celebrities touting benefits such as anti-aging, hair growth, and decreased joint pain. Is it as good as they say? Listen in as we break it down for you and discuss what collagen is and how it is used in our body, the current research and benefits, our personal experience, whether you should take it, and how to know you're getting a quality collagen supplement.     To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Feeling a little lost with no powerlifting meets on your calendar? Today we are sharing some of our favorite tips, our personal experience, and how to handle training with no upcoming meets. We cover goals and motivation, diet, how to approach training, and more. To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Today we are talking to Powerlifting and Nutrition Coach and host of The Power in Lifting Podcast, Solana Lewis. Solana is doing so much for the sport these days, Listen in as she shares about her background in sports and how she found powerlifting, her thoughts on personal training, her accomplishments and goals going forward as well as being a referee at powerlifting meets, her motivation for being a commentator and where she thinks the sport is headed.     Follow Solana: Instagram @solana_lifts https://www.instagram.com/solana_lifts/  SPECIAL OFFERS FOR PODCAST LISTENERS:   Courage and Grace Use code STRENGTH at https://www.cgbodycare.com/ for 15% off your first order    To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Today we are talking all about protein and debunking some of the more pervasive protein myths out there. Listen in to learn how much protein you need, what it is going to do for you, and what matters the most according to the research that exists. We also share some of our favorite protein snacks!     Join us in Miami for out Iron and Stone Tour: https://sites.google.com/sistersofironapparel.com/ironandstonetour/home SPECIAL OFFERS FOR PODCAST LISTENERS:   Courage and Grace Use code STRENGTH at https://www.cgbodycare.com/ for 15% off your first order    To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

Most lifters don't think about pelvic floor health until there is a problem and even then there are a lot of misconceptions. Joining the show today is an expert on the pelvic floor, Dr. Jocelyn Wallace, DPT. Listen in as she talks about the work she does as a pelvic floor specialist, the basics of how the pelvic floor is meant to function, signs of dysfunction, what lifters should know, and what good pelvic floor rehab looks like.   Join us in Miami for out Iron and Stone Tour: https://sites.google.com/sistersofironapparel.com/ironandstonetour/home     Follow Dr. Jocelyn Wallace Instagram @drjocelynwallace https://www.instagram.com/drjocelynwallace/  Resources Mentioned Knix leak proof underwear https://knix.com/ Pelvic Global directory https://pelvicguru.com/      SPECIAL OFFERS FOR PODCAST LISTENERS:   Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10   Courage and Grace Use code STRENGTH at https://www.cgbodycare.com/ for 15% off your first order    To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Joining the show today are two very special guests, Jenn Rotsinger and Michael De La Pava. Jenn and Michael are both presenters at our upcoming Iron and Stone Tour. Get to know them both a little better and hear what they've seen as the biggest mistakes lifters make. We also get into the psychology of lifting, training techniques for overcoming mistakes and bad habits, and what we are most excited about for the Iron and Stone Tour and their seminars. Listen in!  Join us in Miami for out Iron and Stone Tour: https://sites.google.com/sistersofironapparel.com/ironandstonetour/home Follow Michael De La Pava:   Instagram @thebattleaxegym https://linktr.ee/thebattleaxegym  The Battle Axe Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-battle-axe-podcast/id1292387563    Follow Jenn Rotsinger:   Instagram @jrotsinger  https://www.instagram.com/jrotsinger/  SPECIAL OFFERS FOR PODCAST LISTENERS:   Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10   Courage and Grace Use code STRENGTH at https://www.cgbodycare.com/ for 15% off your first order    To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Join us in Miami for out Iron and Stone Tour: https://sites.google.com/sistersofironapparel.com/ironandstonetour/home Today's guest on the podcast is Susie Aranda to talk about how she got into powerlifting, how her nutrition changed over the years, and the origins and current happening at her incredible company Sisters of Iron apparel.    Follow Sisters of Iron on Instagram @sisters_of_iron https://www.instagram.com/sisters_of_iron/  Special offer for podcast listeners:    Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10   Courage and Grace Use code STRENGTH at https://www.cgbodycare.com/ for 15% off your first order  To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Joining the podcast today is two time World Powerlifting Champion, Jen Millican. In this conversation Jen shares how she found the sport, how she balances life and family and lifting, and her reasons for taking a step back from powerlifting and what that experience has been like. This is an inspiring and relatable talk for anyone who loves powerlifting. Enjoy!    Follow Jen on Instagram @jenmillican https://www.instagram.com/jenmillican/  Special offer for podcast listeners on Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10   To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Connect with Chad:  Instagram @chadaichs https://www.instagram.com/chadaichs/  Courage Barbell YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CourageBarbell  Elite FTS https://www.elitefts.com/author/chad-aichs/  Special offer for podcast listeners on Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10   To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Joining the show today is Michelle MacDonald, better known as @yourhealthyhedonista. Michelle is a lifelong athlete, a renowned transformation and contest prep coach, WBFF Bikini Pro, professional chef, yogi and fitness model. Listen in as Michelle talks all about her fascinating background and how she got into powerlifting, genetics and physique, how she works with her clients, and her new book, Flex Your Age.  Connect with Michelle:  Follow Michelle on Instagram: @yourhealthyhedonista https://www.instagram.com/yourhealthyhedonista/  Michelle's website: https://yourhealthyhedonista.com/  The Wonder Women Intelligent Coach for Women https://thewonderwomen.com/  Follow Michelle's mom, Joan on Instagram @trainwithjoan https://www.instagram.com/trainwithjoan/  To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Today we are talking about everyone's favorite substance, caffeine. Jen and Kristin discuss some of the effects of caffeine that you might not be aware of, including its effects as an ergogenic aid, or a substance that can enhance physical performance. Listen in to hear about some of the research that's out there and what it means for powerlifters.  To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

The man, the myth, the pirate! Our guest on this episode is World Powerlifting Announcer and USA Powerlifting State Referee, Geno Powerlifting. Listen in as we chat about how he got into the sport, what he was doing before he became the “pirate of powerlifting,” and some of his most iconic stories and favorite announcing moments.    Follow Geno Powerlifting on Instagram @genopowerlifting    To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 12

How do you approach your warm ups? Wondering if you're doing it right and how much is really necessary?   Listen in as Jen and Kristin talk about the purpose of warm ups, what you should be doing to prepare your body for heavy lifting, how to know if you're warmed up, and what they do in their warm-up routine.   To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Joining the show today is James Clear, author of Atomic Habits. In this conversation, James shares about his relationship and challenges with habits in his life, why he chose to write about habits, the common pitfalls people run into when building habits and how to set yourself up for success.    We also get into the four things you need to create a new habit and how all of this applies to strength athletes and competitions.    Find James Clear online:  Website and newsletter: jamesclear.com  Instagram: @jamesclear  Twitter: @jamesclear  To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Have you ever wondered what it is that everyone else has figured out about motivation that you don't know?  How do the top lifters in the world stay at it year after year?     Listen in as Jen and Kristin break down what motivation is, how they feel about it, and what tips they have to keep you going for the long haul.   To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen's training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Marcellus Williams AKA The Swolefessor trains a ton of clients and most of them are competitive powerlifters. Listen is as Marcellus shares about his “Craftsmanship” approach and what he does differently in his coaching to help people get to such a high level.  We also talk about the unique benefits of online coaching, the edge Marcellus has being a coach and a competitor at the same time, and the future of powerlifting.    Follow The Swolefessor: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSwolefessor  Instagram @theswolefessor  Email theswolesessor@gmail.com    Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Wondering how you are going to stay on track with your training and eating during the holidays?  Listen in as Jen and Kristin share their experience and a realistic approach to adapting your training and your expectations so that you can better enjoy the holiday season while still supporting your long term goals.     Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Chris Duffin, joins us on the show to talk about the benefits of having long term goals, his training approach and mindset for his 1000 lb squat and 1000 lb deadlift, the mechanics of movement and lifting, and the importance of knowing your “why.”    Find Chris Duffin on Instagram and visit his Website    Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

No one wants an injury to happen, but learning to train around it can make you a better and stronger athlete.  Today Jen and Kristin share their experiences and tips.   Articles referenced:  Type 1 Muscle Fiber Hypertrophy after Blood Flow-restricted Training in Powerlifters. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2019 Feb;51(2):288-298 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30188363   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition and recovery: Work with Kristin and her team: https://ffn.ck.page/products/1-1-premium-monthly-coaching   Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132   Follow us on Instagram   

You might know today's guest as swoledds, an Army dentist who lifts heavy and dances on TikTok, but Dr. Paul Geuy has an inspirational backstory that shows how far a strong work ethic, perseverance, and resilience can get you. Find Paul on Instagram and TikTok    Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

There are a lot of myths surrounding squat depth.  In this episode we break down what the research shows regarding knee and spine health with various squat depths.   Articles referenced:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23821469/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23085977/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8022213/   Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132   Follow us on Instagram 

Meg Scanlon, World Champion powerlifter, joins us on the show to talk about her training mindset going into worlds as a new mom to twins, what she's been doing since her recent win, and what lifting means to her. Find Meg on Instagram and visit her Website   Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Do you need less calories on rest days?  You might be surprised by the answer.  Join us for an evidence-based discussion about caloric needs on rest days vs training days.   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Women in fitness have unique experiences when it comes to their health, strength, and how they feel about their bodies. Joining us on this episode is Molly Galbraith, Co-Founder of Girls Gone Strong, a platform that offers women-specific health and fitness coaching and certifications.    Listen in as Molly shares about her early experiences with strength training, getting diagnosed with autoimmune disease, and starting Girls Gone Strong. We also talk about overcoming a scarcity mindset and the specific concerns and issues women face in the fitness industry. Find Molly on Instagram, Follow Girls Gone Strong on Instagram, Visit Girls Gone Strong Website   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Join us for a sit down with Dr. Aaron Horschig of Squat University.   We discuss how he got his start with his page and why he does it.  And then we dive into the world of proper lifting shoes, bunions, and other stuff you don't want to miss!   Find Dr. Aaron on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, and listen to his podcast.   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

It's normal to be nervous before and at a meet.  Sometimes those nerves can work against you and sometimes you can make them work for you.  Listen in as Jen and Kristin share their experiences with extreme nerves about meets and how they have overcome them to have successful meets.     Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Overcoming nerves and working on your mindset is one of the top things you can do to be successful in whatever your goals are.  In this episode Jen and Kristin break down their mindset and how they have built mental toughness in training over the years.   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Do you know how to breathe properly for your lifts?  Listen as we break down how to do it, why to do it, and some exercises you can do to help you brace properly so you can lift more weight.    Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132   Follow us on Instagram 

In this episode we interview 6x National Champion and 1x World Champion powerlifter, Marisa Inda, as she heads into what she's saying will be her very last powerlifting meet: IPF World Championships in Sun City, South Africa.   Marisa talks about why she wants to leave powerlifting, what she wants to do after, how she has had to change her training over the years as she gets older, and what it's like having her kids involved in her online life.     You can find Marisa on IG @marisainda   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Should you do anything different with your nutrition during meet prep?  This episode explores that question along with the methods Kristin uses with her athletes that give them an advantage over their competitors on the platform.   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram

Have you ever wondered about WHY powerlifters use an arch in the bench press beyond just a decreased range of motion? Tune in to hear the recent science on muscle activation of flat bench vs arched bench, how to increase your arch, and how much arch is too much arch. Article referenced in the show: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35236248/ Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram

Connie Nightingale joins us on the show today to talk about how she healed lifelong health problems through nutrition, her experiences with bodybuilding, and her new love for powerlifting.   You can find Connie on Instagram: @conniebegonnie For programming and all the strength gains, join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

In this episode we break down what cheater reps are, discuss cheater curls made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger, how to do them, how not to do them, and what other lifts they might have benefit on. Get strong, jacked biceps like Jen: Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

In this episode we sit down with Olympic weightlifter and Pro powerlifter, Heather Fass to discuss her first Super Total meet at The Arnold this year.  We also dive into how CrossFit and weightlifting has improved her powerlifting and how she manages ALL of the hats she wears in life. You can find Heather on Instagram: @mrs_fitfass and @titus_strengthandfitness For programming and all the strength gains, join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Join us as we breakdown what the gut microbiome is, what it does, how it influences sports performance, and how you can improve it.  We also discuss the validity of greens powders and if they are worth your money.  Scientific literature referenced in the episode: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-020-00353-w https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21954333/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2732245/ Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQAJoin the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram

From track star, to crossfitter, to powerlifter, and coach Bonnie Schroeder has lived a lot of life! In this episode she also fills us in on the fun things she's up to now and updates us on her recovery from her preventative mastectomy.    Follow Bonnie on IG: @bonschro and visit her website at www.bonschro.com   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

You've likely heard the terms linear periodization, undulating periodization, powerbuilding,  and HIIT before.  In this episode we spell out what they are, why and when they may be useful, and give our experiences with each of them. Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

In this episode we're joined by the GOAT, Ed Coan.  We discussed what powerlifting was like back when he started, where it's at now, and what the future may hold for the sport.  This episode is packed with tons of informative gems from one of the best powerlifters ever.   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

In this episode Jen & Kristin share all their favorite cues and form tips for squat, bench, and deadlift.  Over their combined 40+ years of lifting, they've come up with some hysterical and outrageous ones that work for them. Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Need some guidance? Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

The holidays mean a break from normal routines for a lot of us.  Today we cover hot to get back into the swing of things after a break in training and nutrition.  We also talk about athletic goal setting for the new year. Need some nutrition guidance and accountability? Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

With the recent change in USAPL's weight classes, we've all got body weight on the brain.  Today Jen & Kristin sit down to walk through how they help athlete's make the decision about what weight class to compete in.   Need some guidance? Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

In this episode we discuss why recovery matters so much, how to set up your nutrition for good recovery, how to monitor your recovery, and how to make nutrition changes when you see a decline in recovery. Need some guidance? Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

In this episode we are joined by coaches Mike Tuchscherer and John Garafano of Reactive Training Systems.  Mike is credited with bringing RPE to the lifting community so when we wanted to do an episode on what RPE is all about, we knew they were our guys. We discuss what RPE is, how it works, common misconceptions about it, how to get started using it, and who should definitely NOT be using RPE in their training.  Jen also fills us in on some similarities and differences in how she regulates her training.   To learn more about Reactive Training Systems and RPE visit their website: http://reactivetrainingsystems.com Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

This episode we go into detail about how to compete against other people during a meet, and how to know when you are ready for it.  We give all the tips, tricks, and strategy on how to beat  your competition.   Join the Thompson's Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram