Your Gym Crush

We are constantly bombarded with health & wellness information all over social media, much of it either very exaggerated, misleading, or conflicting. Fitness influencers can be very relatable, fun, and offer great ideas/inspiration. However, many people profit off of their looks at the cost of exploiting people's insecurities. What makes someone qualified to give out diet/exercise information? At what point does information go from helpful to harmful? What are some tips when searching out reputable people to follow? Take a listen to find out!

We're baaaaack! We've got a fun episode this week talking about gym pet peeve submissions from you all. Everyone has a pet peeve, some are kind of specific & others are just common courtesy. Everyone also probably has done/regularly does something that annoys other gym goers. At the end of the day, your gym time is for you & you will never please everyone. So, f*ck what anyone else thinks, do what makes you feel confident, & get the most out of your time there!

We've allllll made this excuse before: “I don't have time”, often in reference to exercise, but also in a variety of aspects of life. A better way to phrase this is, “I'm not making this a priority at the moment.” We all have 24 hours in a day, no matter how different each of our 24 hours may look. We're not magically going to find extra hours in our days, so how do you make the time? Listen in this week as we take a closer look at how we're spending our days, what we're choosing to prioritize, and how we can prioritize activities that align with our goals.

Movement is a privilege! We harp a lot on the importance of exercise and try to provide inspiration, education, and motivation to move your body. But, it's not always that easy. This episode we wanted to recognize challenges many people face when it comes to movement, including, physical, financial, and environmental barriers. Whether you are someone who experiences one of these barriers or know someone who does, this episode will put the privilege of exercise into perspective and encourage you to move your body in whatever capacity you're capable of :)

Toss ya scales! This week we're talking about ways to measure progress that have nothing to do with how much you weigh. But before we just toss scales out the window, we'll talk about why the scale may fluctuate day to day (hint: it usually has nothing to do with fat loss/gain). Luckily, there are a plethora of other ways we can measure progress, which we dive into and share some of your amazing ideas and goals. If you're looking for ideas on how to move away from scale-based motivation and goals, take a listen!

Two episodes in one week?? Who do we think we are? In the second part of our Crushin' series, we talk about our (long) journey of the single life and how we came to appreciate our time alone. We also chat about working out with a partner and how to best encourage them in their fitness journey. Last but certainly not least, we talk about flirting at the gym and end with a veryyyy special gym crush of the week ;)

Surprise!!! Our Valentine's Day gift to you is that you get to hear the first part of our weekly episode today! You'll hear about our relationship history (spoiler: it's brief), our experience with dating apps, what it was like to be single during a pandemic, & how we feel about Valentine's Day itself. Since we had a lot of questions and apparently a lot to say about this topic, ya'll get a bonus episode! Part 2 will be released as usual this Wednesday :)

Have you ever wanted to put together your own workout but didn't know where to start? You're in luck! We answered all of your questions and more about programming your own workouts. We talk about how many days per week you should lift, how to select exercises, picking a set/rep scheme, how much weight you should be lifting, and exercise progression. This is a dense episode so get your thinking caps on! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any additional questions, we're here to help!

This week we're talking about the benefits (hint: they go beyond aesthetics!) & common misconceptions of resistance training. If we didn't sell weightlifting enough in the last episode, you should be revved up to lift some freaking weights after this one! If you're thinking, “Ok, I'm ready to do this but where do I go from here?”. Fret not, we'll cover all of your questions and programming basics next week in Part 3: Programming!

Incoming BRAIN GAINS in this week's episode! We're talking about biological differences between males/females when it comes to lifting. From structural to hormonal and all the way down to the muscle fiber itself. Do males and females have different adaptations to resistance training? Should we be training differently? No exercise science background needed, we did all the legwork for you

Gymship (noun): a relationship between friends, started at the gym. We love a healthy bond over fitness! If you're like us, one of your favorite parts about belonging to a gym is the community. We've been blessed to be a part of the best communities out there and want to share some of our experiences. If you haven't felt this yet with your community, you're not alone! We share our stories on how we got to that place of community and a couple people that impacted us along the way. For more ideas on how to get involved in your fitness space, check out our You Belong episode ;)

How are we feeling one week into the new year?? If you're trying something new, you might be feeling like you don't quite fit in yet with your new crowd. Totally normal, but you deserve to be in that space just as much as anyone else! On the flip, if you've already found your people, how can you be more welcoming to new members? In this episode we offer up validation as to why you belong, ways to improve your sense of belonging & TAKE UP THE DAMN SPACE!

NEW YEAR, NEW CRUSH! Or same crush? We're not here to tell you what to do. Whether you're trying to start a new habit all together or make progress in something you're already doing, setting a goal is a great place to start (bonus points for also having a plan to get there). So how do you make a goal that won't leave you disappointed in 3 weeks? Take a listen ;)

Welcome to Your Gym Crush! We're hitting it off with the most important crush of them all, YOU! Well...us in this case. Andy and Kendall here telling you a little bit about the voices behind the mic. Everyone has a fitness journey and we're excited to talk about ours before we dive into navigating your relationship with fitness and all things crushes. Check us out on Instagram @yourgymcrushpodcast