Relatively Fit

It's been a while friends! In this episode we fill you in on all that's been happening, including a race recap from Chicago marathon. Hope you missed us!If you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Rate and review!Stay connected! Join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

BBL - the Brazilian Butt Lift, has become a super popular cosmetic procedure over the years, influenced by celebrities and current trends in beauty "standards". But how did we get here? And why? Is it really worth it?If you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time, rate and review!Stay connected, join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod

The holiday season is behind us! Veganuary and Dry January have finished (or have they?). We chat about all things alcohol, sharing a couple facts we've found on how drinking can affect your training and performanceIf you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time, rate and review!Stay connected, join the conversation@RelativelyFitPod

We took a break! What happened? Well, post wedding bliss for (Vinny), Covid came to visit and life just happened. We've a fair bit to catch up on - grab a cuppa and get comfyIf you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time, rate and review!Stay connected, join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod

In this episode, we discuss all things dance with Ruth Essel. Ruth AKA The Curvie Ballerina is the founder and head principle of Pointe Black - a black owned ballet school in South London, challenging the stereotypes and focusing on diversity inclusion in the ballet and dance world.

After 6 tries through the ballot, a pandemic and postponements, she's done it again! First virtually, now IRL Nat talks us through her London Marathon experience! Catch the highs (finishing in one piece, yay!) the lows (stinky toilets, eww) and all the feels on this one!

How much do you get? 8hrs, 6hrs, none at all? We're talking about sleep! Where some of us get a full 8 hours of shuteye and wake up feeling fresh, others spend the night tossing and turning and get up in the morning feeling groggy and low. It's time to look into the science of sleep and why it's so important to a healthy lifestyle.

As we make our way from Summer to Autumn, we look back on stories from the world of sports that have made an impact on us in the last 6 months and opened up meaningful conversations  from race, to mental health and gender issues. We also chat about the wedding of the year - Lil Sis got hitched!If you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Rate and review!Stay connected! Join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

Intuitive eating, what is it and what has eating got to do with your thought process and how you feel about your body? Confused? Our guest this episode is Jeanette Thompson-Wessen, a nutritionist, body positivity and intuitive eating specialist explains it all!Inspo of the week: Louise Green. Louise is an advocate for fitness being attainable at any size and is steadily trying to help women find their inner athlete and take pride in what their bodies can do, even though they may not fit the conventional mould of what an athlete should look like, and pushes for change in the fitness industry to be more inclusive.If you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Rate and review!Stay connected, join the conversation@RelativelyFitPod

We chat with Anna Makanda, founder of boxing studio space Boxx Ldn, discussing her journey to becoming a successful owner of a gym while juggling family life, and why the mission of Boxx Ldn is empowering self believe every dayInspo of The Week: India MorseIndia is a deaf fitness coach and influencer that has turned her passion for health and fitness into her main driver for improving accessibility in the fitness industry. She has created accessible programmes along with her brand You Lean Me Up - a platform to share her knowledge and also demand more inclusivity in the fitness worldIf you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Rate and review!Stay connected! Join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

We've created The Try-Outs as a way of experiencing fitness spaces and activities that are new to us - literally trying them out and reporting back to you! We went to Croywall, an indoor climbing space in South London. Tune in to hear our experience!Inspo of the week: Naomi OsakaNaomi is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking in singles and she's also a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, and is the reigning champion at the US Open and the Australian Open. Along with her numerous other achievement, she also became the first woman to win successive Grand Slam singles titles since Serena Williams in 2015.Recently, Naomi has faced criticism due to her withdrawal from the French Open, citing struggles with anxiety and depression. The Japanese world No 2 left the grand slam tournament days after she had been fined  $15,000 and threatened with expulsion after expressing her wish to protect her mental health by not speaking to the press. If you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Rate and review!Stay connected! Join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

That's right! Big Sis Nat is officially an ultramarathon runner! In this episode she will take us through the highs, the lows and giving you the real on what it's like to complete a 50km ultramarathon.Inspo of the Week: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Currently the fastest woman alive clocking 10.63 seconds over 100m! Faith and hard work means that anything is possible! Definitely one to remember when chasing those dreams!If you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Rate and review!Stay connected! Join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

After a little break, we are back! In a change to the usual chat, we are reviewing a book - The Science of Running by Chris Napier PhD. We aim to look at running from a scientific point of view, from muscle groups and tendons, to form and function, so we can get the best out of our running.Inspo of the Week: Mirna or ‘the mirnavator' as she is commonly known is a singer, author, blogger, teacher and ultra runner who advocates for people in the running community who do not fit the stereotypical runner body type. Mirna was the National Geographic 2018 Adventurer of the Year. In 2017, Mirna's book, A beautiful work in progress was published, it's a memoir told with honesty, love and humour, an all around good read.If you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Rate and review!Stay connected! Join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman's life where various changes occur. We chat with Frankie Holah about all things pregnancy and training. She is a mama herself and a PT specialising in pre and post natal training, sharing her own experience as well as tips to navigate the training world as a pregnant person or new parent!Inspo of the Week: Jayden and Roland Pollard. The cheerleading duo went viral during the pandemic in 2020 because of the videos capturing their incredible cheer stunt practice and awesome father daughter bond. See their videos hereIf you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Rate and review! Stay connected! Join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

In this week's pod we will be discussing perimenopause and the menopause, looking at how to identify each stage of the processes in this drastic change in a woman's life and how to deal with any potential effects on health. Find out more about Dr Hum and her women's health clinic here Inspo of The Week: Sabine Schmitz - Professional motor racing driver for BMW and Porche who recently passed away from cancer aged 51 She collected numerous victories including the  24 Hours Nürburgring in 1996 and 1997, a 24-hour annual touring car and GT endurance racing event.If you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Rate and review! Stay connected! Join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

This week we chat with Sanchia Legister -  a yoga teacher, Lululemon global yoga ambassador and founder of Yogahood - about her journey into the yoga world.Inspo of The Week: Tidye Pickett, one of the first African American women to compete in the Olympic games. Read more about her hereIf you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Feel free to rate and review!Stay connected - join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod

It takes between 18 to 254 days to form a new habit with average length of time being 66 days! With March 7th being the 66th day of 2021, we wanted to know how everyone's getting on. Has your will failed you or will you keep on keeping on? We share our experience and tips on how to stay focussed to the finish!Inspo of the week: Jen, Emily, JP and Erin of One Ocean Crew. This team of women came together with the aim of being the first all female crew to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge! Read more about their story hereIf you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Feel free to rate and review!Stay connected - join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod

We've created The Try-Outs as a way of experiencing fitness spaces and activities that are new to us - literally trying them out and reporting back to you! On this episode we go to the Barre, online of course! We took classes at 3 different studios to get an overview across the board of what Barre is and what classes are like!Inspo of the week: Nia Dennis is a UCLA gymnast and has wowed millions of people once again after her floor routine celebrating "Black excellence" went viral. Nia's brilliant floor routine  has been labelled Black Excellence and earned her an almost perfect score of 9.95. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/meet-ucla-gymnast-nia-denniIf you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Feel free to rate and review!Stay connected - join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod

In this episode we will be discussing how social media plays a part in people's fitness journeys and the ways in which platforms like instagram can be uplifting supporting spaces as well as a space for  the misguided use of fitfluencers rather than real fitness professionals with credentials and experiences. In what ways has social media helped? What ways has it been a hindrance?Inspo of the week: Madonna Buder aka the Iron NunThe Iron Nun, currently 90 years old holds the world record for the oldest woman to complete a triathlon at 82 years old! So far she has completed 45 triathlons and has even featured in a Nike commercial!If you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend or share your thoughts with us? And if you have time - feel free to rate and review!Stay connected! Join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

Periods. Love it or hate it, it's something most women have to contend with. Our special guest Kelly (@PeriodOfThePeriod) fills us in on what a period is, how it affects your body and if it can help or hinder your training.Inspo of the week: Chris NikicChris is the first person with Downs Syndrome to take part in and complete an Ironman! He completed the ironman in 16 hours 46 mins and 9 seconds on November 7th in Florida 2020If you liked this episode, why not share it with a friend? And if you have time? Rate and review!Stay connected - join the conversation!

In this week's episode, we discuss the ways black hair can be a barrier to exercise. Is it a challenge to find ways to keep your hair healthy while maintaining a fitness routine? Would hair woes stop you working out altogether or affect the intensity of your workout? Inspo of the week: Ernestine Shepherd - 84 year old bodybuilder! Need we say more? Stay connected - join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod

In this week's episode we discuss the ‘New Year, New me' mantra. Is it a motivator or a pathway to failure? Stay tuned for tips and tricks on how you can motivate yourself into 2021 and beyond.Inspo of the week: Our very own Nat! Marathon runner, mother and one of the kindest souls you will ever meet, Nat reminds us to be inspired by our own journeys as well as being inspired by others. Word!Stay connected - join the conversation!#RelativelyFitPod

A quick pick me up during what is a bit of a tough time for all, some outtakes and some LOLs. Happy holidays, lots of love! RF x

Recorded pre tier 3It's our final episode of the year! And what a year it has been! We reflect on 2020 from January through to December - the highs and the lows, the small wins and the big lessons and all the things we will hold on to for the new year ahead as well as the things we will let go of! Inspo of the week: Zandi Ndhlovu - South Africa's first black free diving instructor. Watch the short film about Zandi's story and the work she does with the Black Mermaid Foundation hereStay connected - join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod

We've created The Try-Outs as a way of experiencing fitness spaces and activities that are new to us - literally trying them out and reporting back to you!We recorded this episode towards the end of lockdown 2.0 so we took our Try-Out session online with Wukkout On Demand - a Caribbean dance fitness class featuring pre-recorded videos to follow along to!If you have any suggestions on what classes or activities we should try out next you know what to do...Stay connected - join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod

In one of our first episodes The Future of Fitness we discussed how lockdown affected how we think about and participate in workouts. Now we find ourselves in another lockdown. Has anything changed? What's everyone doing now? Are we putting more or less pressure on ourselves to stay fit?If this time has felt pretty testing - you are not alone! We share some of the ways that have helped us to stay motivated with not only fitness but with day to day life!Inspo of the week: Imani WilmotWatch the incredible short film about Imani, her story and the stories of the women that have surfed with her at her surf school here.Stay connected - Join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

This week we chat with Maya Tank as she shares her journey from running and commercial gym training to lifting heavy and competing in strongman competitions!We talk about weight training for women, being intimidated by the weights section in fitness spaces and overcoming the barriers and misconceptions that come from lifting heavy.Mentioned in the pod:19:33 - What attracted you to lifting?34:25 - Have you faced any negativity for what you do? 35:55 - Misconceptions of weightlifting for women47:03 - Are men intimidated by your strength?56:45 - Do you feel underrepresented as a woman and a woman of colour in your sport?1:02:15 - Do you have any words of encouragement for women that want to lift?Our Guest and Inspo of the week - @Moonface88Stay connected - Join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

We've created The Try-Outs as a way of experiencing fitness spaces and activities that are new to us - literally trying them out and reporting back to you! This week on the Try-Outs is adult gymnastics! We share our experience of the session, how it made us feel and whether or not we would go back!If you have any suggestions on what classes or activities we should try out next you know what to do...Stay connected - join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod

In this week's episode Nat gives a rundown of her virtual Virgin Money London Marathon journey, with thoughts on the virtual racing experience in gen - is virtual racing worth it?Stay connected - join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod

Everything you've ever wanted to know about pole dancing! Pole fitness vs pole dancing? Kiddies pole? First timers need to knows? Join Nat and Vinny this week as they address all of these questions and more! Stay connected - join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPodInspo of the week: @DalijahAmelia

If you hadn't guessed already we love to run! This week we share our tips and tricks for fresh runners complete with questions from followers, with answers from us!Mentioned in the Pod:Global Trail Running Day https://www.globaltrailday.comFly Girl Collective Run For The Culture https://flygirlcollective.co/runfortheculture/Manni O - Specialist Running Physiotherapist https://www.instagram.com/manni_o/ Q&A - 39:50Stay connected - join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPod

With Covid changing the way we live, it has also changed the way we work out. How do we see the fitness industry now? Is it all back to the gym or is the Zoom workout now king? Stay connected - join the conversation! @RelativelyFitPodInspo of the week: @StormSkater

Meet the creators! In today's episode, we meet sisters Vinny and Nat for an insight into what Relatively Fit is all about! Delve deep into each of their stories as to how and why fitness has become a pillar in their lifestyle and how it's shaped them as individuals.Stay connected - join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod

A quick hello from hosts Vinny and Nat, Sprinkling a little taste of what to expect from the Relatively Fit podcast!Stay connected - Join the conversation!@RelativelyFitPod@NatalieMartin.ns@VinnyNarelle