Podcast appearances and mentions of alyssa ritchey

This week I got the chance to catch up with Pan American Games Gold Medalist Olympic Weightlifter Alyssa Ritchey. I was so pumped to conduct this interview that we just kept on talking! Alyssa's weightlifting credentials are amazing: 2019 Pan American Championship 2019; 1st for snatch, Clean & jerk, and total Strongest athlete pound for pound in the history of the USA for the clean and jerk at 107kg made at Pan Americans in 2019 Pan American record holder for clean & jerk 12th at World Championships in 2018 4th at the Pan American Championships in 2018 7th at World Championship in 2017 Medalist at the 2017 Pan American Championships 3rd in total & 2nd in snatch 5th USA woman to ever clean & jerk double bodyweight in the history of the USA made Pan Americans in 2017 Alyssa is also a 4x Regional Crossfit Games competitor. In this interview Alyssa and I discussed: 1. Her childhood and how she got her start in athletics 2. Her introduction to Olympic Weightlifting 3. Competing in Crossfit 4. Qualifying for Crossfit Regionals 5. Making the transition to only Olympic Weightlifting 6. Qualifying for her first international Olympic Weightlifting Team 7. Traveling 8. Cutting weight 9. The USA Olympic Weightlifting International Team selection process

Cassidy McWherter: "Worth every single shot for our little miracle." Cassidy McWherter, a 6-time Crossfit Games athlete, a mother, and the owner of two gyms, Crossfit Waterside & Waterside Elite, joins BSP CEO, Alyssa Ritchey, to discuss how she and her wife went through the ups and the downs of IVF to have their baby boy plus: Who is Cassidy McWherter? How she met her Wife Aly. Who carried the baby? Why? Will there be another baby and who will carry. Whose eggs will be used? Aly explains IUI versus IVF. Talk about the entire process of In-vitro. Finding out IVF worked. Nutrition & exercise during the process of IVF & her pregnancy. One Day | Our Personal Guide to IVF (https://cassidy-lance-mcwherter.myshopify.com/products/one-day-ebook) Where can everyone follow Cassidy McWherter’s, Aly’s, and Oakley’s Journey: Instagram: @cassidy_lancemcwherter (https://www.instagram.com/cassidy_lancemcwherter/) @aly_brooke22 (https://www.instagram.com/aly_brooke22/) @oakleybrooksmcwherter (https://www.instagram.com/oakleybrooksmcwherter/) @crossfitwaterside (https://www.instagram.com/crossfitwaterside/)   @watersideelite (https://www.instagram.com/watersideelite/) Gym contact: Cassidy@crossfitwaterside.com  This episode is Sponsored by Chili Pad (https://trk.chilitechnology.com/SH2z) use this link (https://trk.chilitechnology.com/SH2z) to save on all their chili systems and to help support this podcast. What topics on the podcasts would you like to hear more about? Let me know at: alyssaritchey15@gmail.com

0:45 Alyssa Ritchey, Team USA weightlifter 1:45 Weighing food incorrectly 5:00 Feeling better by eating better 8:05 Alyssa on giving up soda and fast food 9:38 How Alyssa got into sports 14:00 Let kids choose their own path in sports 18:15 Alyssa's school sports career 22:06 Alyssa's CrossFit experience 30:09 Alyssa beginning weight training 38:00 Ending her CrossFit career from exhaustion 39:30 Hashimoto's diagnosis 43:17 Diet and dealing with Hashimoto's 54:15 Getting regular bloodwork 57:11 Finding the right doctor 1:00:38 Deciding to drop a weight class 1:06:31 Competing at an elite level usually isn't healthy 1:11:30 Alyssa's podcast

Gretchen Mills: "It's okay to take your time to be selfish, your time for yourself is just as important as your time spent with your kids." Gretchen Mills, a mother of two, and a runner, joins BSP CEO, Alyssa Ritchey, to discuss how she handles her children decision making & the stress of being a young mother, her constant battle with her eating disorder, and other battles with her kids and herself, plus: Being a Mother How she got started in running Managing her frustrations after not setting a goal Struggling with the Death of Her Father Battling an eating disorder Letting Kids make their own decisions The importance of your identity and your alone time with your husband after having children Follow Her: IG: @mama_gmills (https://www.instagram.com/mama_gmills/) This episode is Sponsored by Chili Pad (https://trk.chilitechnology.com/SH2z) use this link (https://trk.chilitechnology.com/SH2z) to save on all their chili systems and to help support this podcast. What topics on the podcasts would you like to hear more about? Let me know at: alyssaritchey15@gmail.com

Kristi Brewer: “To me it comes down to what do you want more? I want weightlifting more than I want a social life, more than I want to watch tv--I haven't watched tv in 18 years. I want/need to lose 2lbs, more than I want that cake or cookie. It literally comes down to what you want more. Priorities.  My biggest pet peeve is when people say “I don't have time.” Do you want to know who doesn't have time?” I don't have time.  I train to be an elite athlete, I have an autistic child, I have another child in sports and social life, my husband is a medical doctor he works 7:30am-7:30pm….so when people say they don’t have time. It literally comes down to what you want. You will make time for the people and things you want.” [Advertisement] Stand up for what you want and become Fricken Strong in every area of life.  Check out my Fricken Strong Hats and Shirts. Part of the proceeds will be donated to a Human Trafficking Charity of my choice >> CLICK HERE (https://www.jupmodesupply.com/collections/alyssa-ritchey-frickin-strong) . Kristi Brewer, A mom of two girls, a wife, a teacher through a pandemic, a part time CPA, an elite weightlifter, an all around badA in life, joins BSP CEO, Alyssa Ritchey, to discuss how she handles Kalea's autism, training for weightlifitng, hustling her kids to practices, her diet, plus: Kristi’s story from pregnancy until present.  From corporate America to being a mom to becoming a world class athlete. How do you manage your emotions when your autistic daughter, Kalea, loses control? Kalea’s autism. Being an elite athlete and being a mom. Time blocking. Asking for help. How does being a supermom transfer to being an athlete on the stage? From Crossfit to weightlifting. Age stigma.  Body image. Diet regimen. Follow Kristi's Journey: IG: @k_mighty (https://www.instagram.com/k_mighty/?hl=en) Auya (https://auya.co) This episode is Sponsored by Renaissance Periodization (https://renaissanceperiodization.com/) use code alyssa10 to save on all their nutrition templates (https://renaissanceperiodization.com/rp-store?selected=diet-templates-menu_store) and their new diet app (https://www.rpdiet.app/home/) . What topics on the podcasts would you like to hear more about? Let me know at: alyssaritchey15@gmail.com

Chad Wesley Smith: “We are passionate about the Pursuit of Progress. Progress is never finished, we are never finished learning; never finished refining our methods; never finished progressing.” Chad Smith, an all around athlete from collegiate track & field to powerlifter & strongman to Jiu Jitsu and now he uses weight training to stay healthy.  Chad, the CEO of Juggernaut Training Systems, joins BSP CEO, Alyssa Ritchey, to discuss his journey as an athlete, a business owner, and a coach. His journey as an athlete Developing Juggernaut Training Systems Managing JTS through the current pandemic Athlete Development training protocol finding the right coach to work with athlete mindset Well rounded training program His weight loss journey & losing 100lbs //------------ Fricken Strong Shirts & Dad Hats https://www.alyssaritchey.com // be sure to click on the SHOP PAGE (https://www.jupmodesupply.com/collections/alyssa-ritchey-frickin-strong) // https://www.jupmodesupply.com/collections/alyssa-ritchey-frickin-strong Chad Smith Instagram: @chadwesleysmith (https://www.instagram.com/chadwesleysmith/?hl=en) Juggernaut Training System Website: https://www.jtsstrength.com Instagram: @juggernauttraining (https://www.instagram.com/juggernauttraining/?hl=en) Youtube: Juggernaut Training Systems (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEV58PJpZhoYN3L35_48Pg?view_as=subscriber) This episode is Sponsored by Renaissance Periodization (https://renaissanceperiodization.com/) use code alyssa10 to save on all their nutrition templates (https://renaissanceperiodization.com/rp-store?selected=diet-templates-menu_store) and their new diet app (https://www.rpdiet.app/home/) . What topics on the podcasts would you like to hear more about? Let me know at: alyssaritchey15@gmail.com

Lauren Goldenberg: "After I missed my first lift I decided to change my mindset. I am going to go out there and show them what a 56yr old woman that weighs 108lbs can do and I kept that mindset since…..I mean what do we have to lose at our age. We are out there to have fun, stay fit, and compete.” 58 year old, Lauren Goldenberg, has set the standard for the older aged women in the sport of weightlifting. In this episode Lauren joins BSP CEO, Alyssa Ritchey, to discuss how she has not let her age hold her back, plus: Athletic History Growing Up Competitive Mindset How her training volume changes as she ages How she keeps her body healthy with nutrition, supplements, and by using the proper recovery tactics Limitations she experiences as she ages How often she competes Follow Lauren Goldenberg: https://www.facebook.com/thefamilytraveler https://www.instagram.com/lauren904g/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thethefamilytraveler/ This episode is Sponsored by Renaissance Periodization (https://renaissanceperiodization.com/) use code alyssa10 to save on all their nutrition templates (https://renaissanceperiodization.com/rp-store?selected=diet-templates-menu_store) and their new diet app (https://www.rpdiet.app/home/) . What topics on the podcasts would you like to hear more about? Let me know at: alyssaritchey15@gmail.com

Kailan is a freelance writer and editor who works with brands and business owners to elevate their written content to attract the right audience, help them gain clients, and create the impact they desire in their field. She has a background in personal training, a former writer for Bodybuilding.com, and is a strength athlete herself.What We Talked About:Kailan's upcoming book with Alyssa Ritchey, and what she's learned since we last spoke.The importance of storytelling on social media - why your content and your captions need to be FOR your clients.How to build authority while still showing personality and vulnerability.Making social media SOCIAL - why connecting with, and learning about your audience is key.Getting past comparison and writer's block - how to overcome imposter syndrome as a fitness professional on social media.The do's and don'ts of using other people's content (don't freaking copy!)Writing for a sales page vs. writing captions, understanding the differences and making a great sales page that's concise yet powerful.Get In Touch With Kailan:Follow Kailan on InstagramCheck out Kailan's website

In this weeks Strength Chat it was awesome to talk about all things training, nutrition, competing and a whole host of other topics with former CrossFit athlete turned weightlifter, winning the 2019 Pan American Championships, Alyssa Ritchey. This episode was probably one of my favourites to record as Alyssa provided some awesome content and gave a real insight into the world of a top-level athlete. We chatted about her transition from competing in CrossFit to taking on weightlifting full time, maintaining her weight and having a team around her for an individual sport, as well as how to balance life and training. A great episode and really enjoyable chat. You can follow Alyssa via the following links; Instagram: @alyssaritchey1 Website: https://www.alyssaritchey.com/ You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links; Instagram: @coach_cuthbert Facebook: Coach Cuthbert Training Systems Website: http://www.coachcuthbert.co.uk/

Alyssa grew up on a farm raising cattle and chickens alongside her parents, older brother, and little sis. Athletics are in her blood as she spent most of her life as an athlete — from gymnastics to track and field, skateboarding to CrossFit, and most recently, weightlifting. She has excelled and pushed the limits in all of them.For the next few years, her sight is set on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she dreams of being one of the top four female weightlifters to make the team. She is “Bittystrong” at 4′ 10.5″ and competes at 49 kg bodyweight. In 2019, she was named the 5th woman in the history of the USA to lift over double bodyweight in the clean and jerk.Nothing can hold Alyssa back, and she believes that nothing should hold you back either. If you can dream it or think it, you can make it happen. She won’t stop grinding until she gets what she wants, and she will inspire you to believe the same for yourself through one of her weightlifting seminars, or simply sharing her journey in life and athletics on her Instagram.Beyond lifting weights, she enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and anything outside when it’s not too cold, and a good cup of coffee.What We Talked About:How Alyssa's childhood - from her coaches to her family and friends all played a part in fostering Alyssa's drive and athletic accomplishments.Alyssa's mindset and beliefs on sacrifice, developing an elite athlete mindset and learning true work ethic.The way that Alyssa's athletic career was impacted by being diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, and why she isn't letting that stop her.Why YOU should write your own story, stand up and be yourself - who you want to be... Rather than letting others decide who you are.Get In Touch With Alyssa:Follow Alyssa on InstagramListen to Alyssa's PodcastCheck out her website

Sam Dancer: “When we don't pay attention or abandon our body, we allow there to be space for something that doesn't belong, to reside in us.” Sam Dancer, A division one collegiate football athlete and track & field at Western Illinois University, and the owner of QTown Fitness, joins BSP CEO, Alyssa Ritchey, to discuss how he healed his Hashimoto's, and other physical and mental stressors and symptoms he was/is dealing with, plus: Looking healthy has nothing to do with internal health Exercise is not the end all Intuitive Eating Why faith is the antidote to stress Allowing yourself to feel your emotions This episode is Sponsored by Renaissance Periodization (https://renaissanceperiodization.com) use code alyssa10 to save on all their nutrition templates (https://renaissanceperiodization.com/rp-store?selected=diet-templates-menu_store) and their new diet app (https://www.rpdiet.app/home/) . What topics on the podcasts would you like to hear more about? Let me know at: alyssaritchey15@gmail.com

In this episode we feature Alyssa Ritchey. Alyssa grew up on a farm raising cattle and chickens alongside her parents, older brother, and little sis. Athletics are in her blood as she spent most of her life as an athlete — from gymnastics to track and field, skateboarding to CrossFit, and most recently, weightlifting. She has excelled and pushed the limits in all of them. Alyssa is a member of Team USA Weightlifting and competes on the International Team. In 2019, she was named the 5th woman in the history of the USA to lift over double bodyweight in the clean and jerk. Alyssa takes us through her athletic career, gives some great advice and fills us in on what her next adventure is going to be.   How to find Alyssa: https://www.alyssaritchey.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bittystrong-podcast-with-alyssa-ritchey/id1463206590  /podcast Alyssaritchey1  /instagram   Here's how to find us: Inspired.purpose.coaching  /instagram Inspired Purpose Coaching  /facebook inspiredpurposecoaching@gmail.com  /email   Penelope: Penelope.jones.coaching  /instagram Penelope Jones Coaching  /facebook www.penelopejonescoaching.com   Tara: www.selfloveandsuccess.com  Self.love.success  /instagram Tara Ann LePera  /facebook   Amy: Coach_broccoli  /instagram Redpandastrength  /instagram   Do Good Story:   https://www.instagram.com/p/CCgWxh4ABi-/?igshid=18v8xnk2emure

In the past months I have made many changes in my life, diet, and training that led to some massive numbers last Saturday at a local charity event. I was pretty shocked with my lifting. Rp Strength code: alyssa10 to receive discounts on templates and their diet app Juggernaut Training code: alyssa10 on all weightliftingAI programming! Follow me on IG @alyssaritchey1 Check out my website for upcoming retreats and seminars www.alyssaritchey.con

In this episode I discuss how I made the transition as a competitive crossfit/fitness athlete to become a full time Olympic bound, International level Weightlifter.   I also let you know how I survive as a low paid professional athlete and what I did to adjust my lifestyle so I could focus solely on training as a weightlifter. Here are a few main points I discuss: Difference between the sports  Training  Time Money  Commitment Coach and Program  Diet changes Rest between sets in CF verse WLing Competition setting  Here are the questions I was asked: Q1: I have a CF background and I think I would like to focus more on becoming a competitive weightlifter. I know you made that transition some time ago and I was wondering if you have any tips or advice for switching over? Q2: I want to be an elite weightlifter. I’ve been training for a year, I’m 26 y/o but now I know I want to really pursue this. I was just wondering your story and how you were able to set up your life around weightlifting. I want to give this my all but I don’t know how to really start that piece. I have a coach, I have decided to commit to this, the next step is just figuring out how to survive! Follow my journey on instagram @alyssaritchey1 (https://www.instagram.com/alyssaritchey1/) & Alyssa Ritchey (https://www.facebook.com/alyssaritchey1/) on Facebook Check out https://www.alyssaritchey.com to attend a weightlifting/adventure retreat with me!

Today on the podcast we have Alyssa Ritchey, a successful member of team USA for Olympic Weightlifting! Alyssa recently broke the Pan American Championship clean and jerk record in 2019. This girl is beyond bitty strong with the ability to clean and jerk double her body weight and has showcased that on a platform. We are so happy that she was able to come onto our show to chat about olympic weightlifting, Hashimoto Thyroiditis diagnosis and the struggle that many Olympic Weightlifters have with urinary incontinence. We loved connecting with Alyssa we think you will love this episode! How Alyssa became a successful Olympic Weightlifter (Video of 2019 Pan Am performance!) Domonique Moceanu Being Avril Lavigne in high school Bikini bodybuilding competition Crossfit for 3.5 years and quitting CrossFit because of immense fatigue and symptoms From CrossFit to Olympic Weightlifting! Being all in and making sacrifices or investments toward your goals Being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? Alyssa’s symptoms for Hashimotos Treating the person with the disease not the disease the person has Mark Hyman's podcast Becoming a mentally tough athlete Alyssa’s mindset on her confidence and her authenticity Being a great role model to young women You are a badass by Jen Sincero Keeping up with the Joneses but the joneses aren’t even happy!!! Girls with a little piddle problem Alyssa’s experience with seeing a pelvic floor DPT Interruption from Griffy! (Meghan’s dog likes to podcast with us) The human body is resilient “You should be confident in who you are in life or no one will take you seriously” Alyssa's IG Alyssa's Podcast- The BittyStrong Podcast ------------------------- Here is the link to join the 4 week Active While At Home Program If you have any specific questions, you can email moveyourbb@gmail.com or aleenakanner31@gmail.com or send a direct message on Instagram to @aleenakanner Our Information: MOVE YOUR BB Instagram Aleena's Instagram Aleena's Website Meghan's Instagram Meghan's Website Email: moveyourBB@gmail.com **The information on this podcast is intended to educate and inform. It is not meant to be a substitute of advice from your physician or medical provider.

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"You should never miss out on an adventure because you have to go alone." -Alyssa  This is my solo journey through Chiang Mai, Thailand where I trekked through the jungle, fed & bathed the elephants, stayed overnight in a local Karen Village, roasted coffee on the rooftop overlooking the Doi Ithanon mountains, tasted some of the best local foods, ate my first ant, got my first tattoo and so much more. My Itinerary for Chiang Mia: Sept 22, Monday Day 1:  ARRIVE IN Chiang Mia at 12:10pm Lunch- Rustic & Blue the farm shop// be sure to try chicken & waffles , grilled Caesar salad, warm quinoa salad, their green juice, & the açaí bowl. Coffee at Ristr8to (around corner from lunch) Nike store to buy shoes  Thai dinner on the river side at The Riverside Market- be sure to order the mango sticky rice and the pork ribs Lady boy show! - this was near the riverside market area. Sept 23, Tuesday Day 2:  Food and city tour 9:00am-12:00pm with Koppi - https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/231873?source=wl&adults=0&children=0&infants=0 Tattoo consultation at Black Candy Tattoo- 716 Sridonchai Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand 5pm- Workout at Crossfit Chiang Mia Transfer stuff to airbnb // Address: KanomJeen Wooden House; 119/18 T, Soi Chom Chan, Tambon Pa Daet, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100. (Tel.082-1837258 Pete) Dinner at beast burger- order the double decker worth it.  Sept 24 & 25, Wednesday Day 3 & 4: Jungle Trekking, stay in Karen village, elephant walk, & bamboo river float - https://www.pm-tours.com/jungle-trekking/exclusive-jungle-trekking-two-days Dinner at feast society-Order the jerk chicken plate & the carrot cake worth every bite fabulous dish  Sept 26th Thursday Day 5: 7am-2pm // Coffee farm tour of a local farmer, lunch & coffee at the farm- Mark Ritchie owner of Crossfit Chiang Mai hooked me up with the coffee tour  Rustic & blue  4:30pm tattoo at black candy & his mom, Linda, made me dinner (get tatted by Andy- the best) Sept 27th Friday Day 6: Exit Airbnb by 11am  Coffee at Akha Ama - try the single origin Sinthop  Breakfast at the Gallery Seescape - check out the clay cups beautiful & try the avocado toast, stay away from the banana fried French toast it made my queazy  Workout at CrossFit chiang Mia  Fly back at 5:00pm  Follow @alyssaritchey1 for more traveling adventures!

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Unser Gast in der heutigen Episode des Lift & Namasté Podcast ist Alyssa Ritchey! Alyssa ist Gewichtheberin aus den USA, Mitglied im Nationalteam und aktuell auf dem Weg sich für die Olympischen Spiele 2020 zu qualifizieren! Ganz besonders beeindruckt sie immer wieder mit ihren außergewöhnlichen Weight-cuts um in die 49Kg Gewichtsklasse zu passen während sie die meiste Zeit mit ca. 54Kg Körpergewicht trainiert! Viel Spaß mit dieser Episode! Check out Myperformancecoaching on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQlcpX5k-QVQk_Lf3uzxaxA?sub_confirmation=1 Trete der Myperformancecoaching Facebook Gruppe bei und bekomme mehrmals wöchentlich Input von Experten rund um die Themen Fitness, Ernährung, Mindset und Mobility! Die Gruppe findest du hier: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1271602839668800/ Mehr zu Lift & Namasté findet ihr unter: www.liftandnamaste.com https://www.instagram.com/liftandnamaste/ https://www.instagram.com/myperformancecoaching/

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Pan American champion, Pan American record holder, USA record holder, national champion, world team member... the list goes on and on. Alyssa Ritchey is one of the fastest progressing lifters on team USAW, making her attack for a position at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics more exciting than most as predicting numbers seems almost impossible. We did have a go at it though!Follow Alyssa Ritchey:https://www.instagram.com/alyssaritchey1/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6SPOcKENnK115TW1kG-0Ahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bittystrong-podcast-with-alyssa-ritchey/id1463206590Thumb Tapehttps://www.weightliftinghouse.com/products/tape/Check out the NEW news website -https://www.weightliftinghouse.comSupport us and receive programming and more podcasts -https://www.patreon.com/weightliftinghouseAmazon SupportSupport us by going through our Amazon link when you make a purchase! Just bookmark the link and shop as usual. http://www.weightliftinghouse.com/amazonFollow us -https://www.instagram.com/seb_ostrowicz/https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/https://www.instagram.com/weightlifting_house/

Pan American champion, Pan American record holder, USA record holder, national champion, world team member... the list goes on and on. Alyssa Ritchey is one of the fastest progressing lifters on team USAW, making her attack for a position at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics more exciting than most as predicting numbers seems almost impossible. We did have a go at it though!Follow Alyssa Ritchey:https://www.instagram.com/alyssaritchey1/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6SPOcKENnK115TW1kG-0Ahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bittystrong-podcast-with-alyssa-ritchey/id1463206590Thumb Tapehttps://www.weightliftinghouse.com/products/tape/Check out the NEW news website -https://www.weightliftinghouse.comSupport us and receive programming and more podcasts -https://www.patreon.com/weightliftinghouseAmazon SupportSupport us by going through our Amazon link when you make a purchase! Just bookmark the link and shop as usual. http://www.weightliftinghouse.com/amazonFollow us -https://www.instagram.com/seb_ostrowicz/https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/https://www.instagram.com/weightlifting_house/

Max Aita discusses changes that were made to Alyssa Ritchey's programming after  World Championships in 2018 and how the changes affected her most recent performances.  Max and Alyssa talk about the level of trust & commitment it takes from each of them in their coach-athlete relationship in order to be successful.  Max dives deep into how any coach can be successful in the backroom for at local, national, and international level weightlifting competition. Be sure to leave a rating to help my podcast GROW STRONG! For more information on how to get coaching from Max Aita check out: https://www.jtsstrength.com/online-coaching/weightlifting/ Follow Max: @max_aita (https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/?hl=en) on instagram For Incredible Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Strongman, SuperTotal content check out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEV58PJpZhoYN3L35_48Pg

To be the best of the best requires dedication, hard work, extreme self-confidence, natural abilities, and a touch of crazy. Today we sit down with one of USA’s top Olympic Weightlifters, Alyssa Ritchey, to discuss her herstory in sports, the mindset of an athlete, and nutrition. Keep your eye on this one, she will likely be one of our next Olympians. Where you can find Alyssa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssaritchey1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6SPOcKENnK115TW1kG-0A Bodybuilding.com Podcast ft. Alyssa Ritchey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-63-alyssa-ritchey-from-farm-to-weightlifting/id1159921915?i=1000436937407 Download our free 10 Week Strength Training Program: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/shop/training-programs/10-week-strength-training-program/ Check out Female Strength Academy – The only online resource created by and for female strength athletes: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/ Eat for Strength and Eat for Strength – Cut courses are now LIVE: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/nutrition-courses/ Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron Find us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/empoweredbyiron Join our women’s only Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/femalestrengthacademy Check out our sponsors: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching – Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander: http://www.fiercelyfueled.com/ Need to catch up on Empowered by Iron Episodes? Check out our latest episodes HERE

Today’s episode features Max Aita, head coach of Team Juggernaut weightlifting. Max has been involved in the sports of Weightlifting and Powerlifting as a coach and athlete for the better part of 2 decades.  Having trained under legendary coaches Ivan Abadjiev and Steve Gough for weightlifting and alongside the likes of Mark Bell for powerlifting, Max’s experience and knowledge is extensive. Max is a masterful coach who has studied Soviet training systems extensively, and has coached National Record holders in Weightlifting (such as Alyssa Ritchey who recently set the US record in the 49kg category in Olympic weightlifting) as well as All Time world record holders in Powerlifting. One of the things that I’ve always enjoyed is chatting training with coaches of various disciplines, in general physical preparation, track and field, baseball, swimming, and in this case, Olympic weightlifting.   A quote I like is “not being able to read the label while you are inside the bottle”, and by that I feel that by not talking with coaches processes outside our own particular field, we lose insights our own field may not have considered due to contextual restrictions and habituation.  By talking to expert coaches of all individual sport disciplines, we can better understand the global training process and Max is an incredible coach we can all learn from, regardless of our corner of the field. Although many coaches would look at a chat regarding Olympic lifting in terms of potential transfer to non-strength sport athletics (we do talk about this on the first 1/3 of the show), this episode is really about Max’s training process for Olympic weightlifters, his periodization, and how he approaches special and maximal strength.  For those familiar with this podcast, and/or, Soviet training methods, the Bondarchuk influence on Max’s system is significant, and concepts from Max’s training organization can be carried over to any sport process. On today’s episode, Max talks about Olympic lifting in context of training non-strength sport athletes, the use of the Olympic lifts (and any other non-primary sport movement) as a tool, what Max has learned from the Bulgarians and beyond, as well as the nuts and bolts of his own training design and sequencing. This podcast was recorded in person at Max’s Gym in Emeryville, California. Today’s episode is brought to you by SimpliFaster, supplier of high-end athletic development tools, such as the Freelap timing system, kBox, Sprint 1080, and more. Key Points Max’s description of the Bulgarian system The hardest training time period Max has gone through How Max would approach utilizing (or not utilizing) the Olympic lifts in a non-strength sport environment Exercise sequencing and selection for Olympic lifting and subsequent principles for training any athletes What Max has learned from training with the Bulgarians and what his training looks like currently What Max’s periodization for his Olympic lifting program looks like Max’s deconstruction and reconstruction of the Bulgarian system into his own training process The importance of rest and recovery in Max’s system Max’s thoughts on the squat-weight bias in the Western training world relative to other sport skills View episode #149 transcripts “Coaches biggest problems is that they construct a framework around their thinking, and then try to fit situations into their framework” “You (some elite athletes particularly) can get away with an enormous amount of unproductive work” “(In the aftermath of Bulgarian style weight training) Now my perspective is how can I do less, how can I maximize training to be the most effective it can possibly be” “Some people are trying to fix things all the time, but they are not even in the right (athletic) position” “If you just try to pull the bar as high as you can or go as heavy as possible,

Alyssa Ritchey is an Olympic Lifting Athlete. She recently won the Pan Am Championship and set a new American Record. In this episode we talk nutrition, training and mindset. She has an incredible determination that we can all learn from. She has a podcast that will be coming out soon so check that out. Her nutrition plan is through Renaissance Periodization. They are proven and get results. Check them out if you are looking to reach some body weight goals.  

Alyssa Ritchey started out as a hyperactive farm girl, then traveled through the gamut of sports including gymnastics, track and field, skateboarding, bikini, and CrossFit. Now she's a record-setting weightlifter with the Olympic team in her sights. She shares her story and her blow-by-blow account of her most triumphant lifts! Be sure to follow us on social media for daily fitness updates! Twitter | https://twitter.com/bodybuildingcom Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Bodybuildingcom Snapchat | https://www.snapchat.com/add/bodybuildingcom Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingcom/ Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/Bodybuildingcom/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/bodybuildingcomvideo Google+ | https://plus.google.com/+bodybuildingcom Spotify | http://spoti.fi/1NRebm0 Mobile Apps | http://bbcom.me/2d7tixc Bodybuilding.com | http://www.bodybuilding.com/podcast Also check out the Bodybuilding.com channel in the Apple News and Google News mobile apps.

An amazing episode! While Alyssa was at the gym doing some stuff for Uesaka we decided impromptu to do a podcast talking about everything from how she got started in the sport, why she decided to make the cut to 48kg, what her programming looks like, and everything in between! Thanks Alyssa for sitting down and chatting and look forward to another podcast in the future! Hope you all enjoy!

In this episode the jerks speak with Alyssa Ritchey at The Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH. Alyssa talks about how she lifted that day, plans for 2018 and how RP has helped her with her training.

48kg National Champion Weightlifter Alyssa Ritchey joins us to discuss her transition from weightlifting to CrossFit, dieting down to the 48kg class and more.

On this episode, Travis Mash took a break from coaching at the recent World Team Camp to interview some of the athletes there - Brian Reisenauer and Alyssa Ritchey.

Juggernaut Head Coach Max Aita is joined by weightlifters Alyssa Ritchey, Quiana Welch, Kristi Brewer, Kalynn Pepito and Janyce Okamoto for a special Q&A during their training camp in Park City, UT.

Team Juggernaut had a great performance at USAW Nationals including 3 National Champions (Mike Fox, Alyssa Ritchey and Colin Burns) plus 14 Medals won, both of which were the most of any club. In this episode of The JuggLife Podcast, Chad and Max recap the team's performance and give an overview of the event.