Podcasts about coach ola

IN this episode we talk to Coach Tom Causey who recently finished his first season as a head coach in Georgia. Coach Causey came to Georgia after a very successful career in Alabama at Pelham High School and Demopolis where he won a state Championship.

Join Coach Ola and I as we discuss her brand, BeFit4Akhirah (which I am an ambassador for!), the concept of being active with a purpose, how fitness and Islam are connected, bridging the fitness gap in the Muslim community, and where to begin with your own fitness journey! If you liked this, check out Coach Ola on Instagram @BeFit4Akhirah and sign up for some of her classes, join her private Facebook group for monthly fitness challenges you can participate in, listen to her podcast Purposeful Fitness With Coach Ola, and check out the BeFit4Akhirah store!

Join Amina as she interviews, Ola Alghazzouli, a swim instructor and functional fitness specialist who runs her own business called BeFit4Akhirah and is the host of the podcast, Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola. Ola gives away important tips about running your own business and what inspired her to start BeFit4Akhirah and why it is important for her to take a faith-based approach to fitness. To learn more about Ola's work, you can visit BeFit4Akhirah.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-way-there/message

Introduction   In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola, Jeri, and Khadijah will discuss the reality and struggles of triathlon racing and swimming for the Muslim woman and athlete. The perspectives shared are quite interesting and unique so please enjoy this podcast with us.   Summary and Key Takeaways   Overall, there are many potential struggles a Muslim athlete may have to face but there is definitely hope. Their stories can help motivate and inspire you to become an athlete and participate in a triathlon. They have overcome these hurdles and it is truly exceptional and exciting to learn how. With focus and determination, so much good is possible.   Here are some key takeaways:   ~Struggles as a Muslim athlete are shared as well as stories of success and overcoming them.   ~Racism as an athlete is touched upon as well as what we can do to help remedy it and protect ourselves from its many negative effects.   ~How they prepared/trained for their triathlon journey.     Conclusion   Thank you for joining us for this interesting presentation! We hope that you’ve enjoyed it as much as we have. Wishing you confidence, happiness, and success on your journey ahead!   Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah!   Questions?  Email befit4akhirah@gmail.com   Be sure to join the Purposeful Fitness Facebook group for support, chances to win prizes, workout calendars, and more!

Listen in as Ola and I talk about her journey of overcoming an eating disorder and battling depression to finding a healthy balance in life that now inspires many women to explore fitness with a purpose.Ola is a certified personal trainer and functional fitness specialist as well as a swim Instructor. She's behind the fitness brand BeFit4Akhirah where her mission is to inspire and motivate women to getting active, staying fit, and being strong with a purpose.⁠Connect with Ola here:Website: www.befit4akhirah.comFB/IG/Twitter/LinkedIn: @BeFit4AkhirahConnect with me here:Website: www.zahrapedersen.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersenInstagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersenClubhouse: @zahrapedersen

Introduction   In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola, Naadhirah, and Nipal will discuss the struggle of swimming for the muslim woman living in Africa.   Summary and Key Takeaways   Overall, this discussion delves into detail regarding what it's like to be a Muslim female swimmer in Africa. Please join us for this interesting discussion.   Here are some key takeaways: ~How did Fr3kls Aquatic begin? ~What problems and struggles might women in Africa experience as a Muslim swimmer? ~How can we support Muslim women in the middle east to become swimmers?   Conclusion   Thank you for joining us for this interesting presentation! We hope that you’ve enjoyed it as much as we have. Wishing you confidence, happiness, and success on your journey ahead!   Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah!   Questions?  Email befit4akhirah@gmail.com   Be sure to join the Purposeful Fitness Facebook group for support, chances to win prizes, workout calendars, and more!

Introduction   In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola and Abbie Fish will discuss how swimsuits can impact our mental health. This is an important topic for the modern day athlete as well as everyone else so be sure to tune in for the details!   Summary and Key Takeaways   Overall, this discussion delves into detail regarding swimsuits' impact on our individual mental health.   Here are some key takeaways:   ~Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin, and Allison Schmitt were discussed as well as swimmings' impact on their mental health.   ~Sleep is critical for mental health! Coach Ola and Abbie Fish discuss the importance of a sometimes neglected habit.   ~Stress management is another important factor that is delved into and we cannot afford to overlook it.   ~Swimsuits can have a negative effect on many people and this may lead to them feeling insecure about their own bodies and comparing themselves to others. This subject is also investigated.   Conclusion   Thank you for joining us for this interesting presentation! We hope that you’ve enjoyed it as much as we have. Wishing you confidence, happiness, and success on your journey ahead!   Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah!   Questions?  Email befit4akhirah@gmail.com   Be sure to join the Purposeful Fitness Facebook group for support, chances to win prizes, workout calendars, and more!

Introduction   In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola and Nura will discuss the importance of Muslim communities speaking up about swimming for future generations. Please join us on this interesting talk and learn why swimming should be a topic of discussion for Muslims.   Summary and Key Takeaways   Overall, this discussion delves into detail regarding the importance of swimming and why it should be discussed with Muslims. Also, the appropriate ages to begin speaking to children regarding swimming.   Here are some key takeaways:   ~At what age should children first be introduced to and spoken with about swimming? The Red Cross had mentioned that babies as early as 6 months could be taught. Muslims are also recommended to learn swimming due to the fact that it may be considered a sunnah.   ~The hazards of leaving children alone in the water are immense. The parents should have knowledge of swimming because children can drown in the time it takes to respond to a text. Children should always be taught to ask permission before entering the water.   ~Aquaphobia was also mentioned as well as some strategies to deal with this fear.   Conclusion   Thank you for joining us for this interesting presentation! We hope that you’ve enjoyed it as much as we have. Swimming is important and should definitely be discussed within the Muslim communities!   Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah!   Questions?  Email befit4akhirah@gmail.com   Be sure to join the Purposeful Fitness Facebook group for support, chances to win prizes, workout calendars, and more!

Introduction   In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola and Shereen will discuss the history of the burkini. Please join us on this interesting talk and learn about the origins of the burkini and where it actually came from.   Summary and Key Takeaways   Overall, this discussion delves into detail regarding modest swimwear, where burkini originally came from, and the limitations that can come with modest fashion choices. It is important we recognize these key issues so we can make efforts to change how the world views modest swimmers.   Here are some key takeaways:   ~The Christian/Jewish/Mormon groups actually were the first at popularizing modest swimwear.   ~Burkini is actually a trademark term from a company and not just a style of bathing suit.   ~Muslim teens may have felt limited fashion-wise due to the prior limited styles of modest swimwear.   ~The design and fabrication of a swimsuit is also discussed.   ~How did Splashgear come to be?   Conclusion   Thank you for joining us for this interesting presentation! We hope that you’ve enjoyed it as much as we have. Modest swimwear can be both stylish and comfortable and waves are being made to improve on that front.    Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah!   Questions?  Email befit4akhirah@gmail.com   Be sure to join the Purposeful Fitness Facebook group for support, chances to win prizes, workout calendars, and more!

Introduction   In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola, Carly, and Shanay will dive deep into water safety. They will also discuss how muslim mothers can incorporate swimming into their lives. Tune in for this interesting talk, with your favorite drink, and enjoy!   Summary and Key Takeaways   Overall, there are many hurdles to being a muslim woman especially living in the Western world. With our knowledge and efforts we want to make it easier for muslim ladies to swim and feel comfortable and happy doing so. Mothers are also included in this goal! Water safety is of critical importance for everyone as well.   Here are some key takeaways:   ~Community centers could consider giving muslim ladies exclusive pool time.   ~The CDC reports that ages 1-4 are the highest risk so water safety should be prioritized.    ~Learning how to swim is a recommended sunnah!   ~Even if lifeguards are present you should always be near your children.   ~Children should always be taught to ask permission to go to the pool/water.   ~Life-vests should be strongly considered for all youth and adults unable to swim.   ~Always swim with a buddy!   ~Four-sided fencing should be placed around all bodies of water near your home especially if you have children. (ex: pools/hot tubs/koi fish ponds etc.)   ~Get proper swim classes/education from instructors like Coach Ola! You could also take Coach Ola’s swimming course by clicking here.   Conclusion   Thank you for joining us! Remember to stay safe while swimming. The fact that swimming is a sunnah should prove to be motivational to us all. Overall, consider getting swimming classes or taking a swimming course to stay as safe as possible. Have a lovely week ahead!   Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah!   Questions?  Email befit4akhirah@gmail.com Be sure to join the Purposeful Fitness Facebook group for support, chances to win prizes, workout calendars, and more!

Fabio Comana is the director of continuing education for NASM®, and a faculty member at San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego. He was the original developer of ACE’s Integrated Fitness Training™ (IFT™) model and led development on their personal trainer educational workshops. Fabio has a wealth of experience from working as a collegiate head coach, strength and conditioning coach, and club manager for Club One. Certifications: ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA.    In our interview, we dived in-depth around these topics: The three pillars of training. The importance of myofascial tissue for dryland training programs. The lower extremities movement mechanics  And of course so much more.    We also would love to invite you to our social media campaign: #Swim4Akhirah and join us in our virtual webinars. To learn more about them, please visit www.linktree.com/befit4akhirah and make sure to follow along on social media @befit4akhirah   Come and join our private FB community: Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola. Click here to join us!   Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4akhirah!

Director of Coaching for USTA Player Development, Ola Malmqvist, joined the podcast team to discuss his journey from growing up in Sweden and falling in love with tennis to playing at the University of Georgia, and his development as a professional tennis coach. Coach Ola goes into detail on examples of how the USTA PD Coaching and Teaching Philosophy is simple, yet comprehensive, and effective. Furthermore, we discuss what qualities make a good practice and how a great coach creates an environment where the player is engaged, getting better and having fun. Many great ideas about how to improve your coaching, especially by creating clear coach-player boundaries www.playerdevelopment.usta.com Instagram: @teamusatennis / @johnny_parkes Twitter: @larrylauer / @johnnyparkes1

Have you ever tried to go on plant-based or didn't know the benefits of it? Join me today with my guest, Sara Zayed who is an advocate on the plant-based diet lifestyle. Sara Zayed is the founder of Posifitivy, a health, fitness, and lifestyle medicine blog geared towards young women. She graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Rutgers University in 2016 but was always drawn to health and fitness, taking a variety of science classes, exercising regularly, and exploring nutrition. She started Posifitivy on Instagram in 2015, and while working full-time as a software engineer after graduating, she acquired the Plant-Based Nutrition certificate from Cornell University and became an ACSM certified personal trainer. She has written for Healthline and was featured in Women's Health Magazine in 2019. Currently, she works at Ethos Health (the first farm-based medical practice in the country) as a medical assistant and will be starting medical school in summer 2020. In today's episode, we talked about the following main points: What made Sara choose the plant-based lifestyle? How to keep up with the plant-based lifestyle during the COVID-19 epidemic and how it's actually helpful too? The obstacles that both Sara and Ola faced within the Arab and Muslim communities promoting their work and ideas into the world. And much more! Make sure to screenshot this episode and tag both Sara and Coach Ola on social media (IG): Sara Zayed IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarajzayed/ Coach Ola IG: www.instagram.com/befit4akhirah Sara's current blog can be found at https://www.posifitivy.com/ Also, to learn more and to sign up for the Ramadan program: https://bit.ly/2UGWzk5

We're in tough times during the COVID-19 epidemic, and we're living in times of uncertainty.  Finding hope and staying grounded can be so hard now, and it's really important for us to come together and stay focused. In this episode, I talked about the following objectives and points What is an abundant mindset and what is a scarcity mindset? How to get an abundant mindset during times like now? What is faith? What is spirituality? Why being active is important to hold on to an abundant mindset and hold onto faith? In here, I've used these blog posts as points of references: ~ Mastering the abundance mindset (and changing your money blueprint) ~ 10 Steps to Develop an Abundance Mindset I highly recommend you take the personality test to get to know yourself:Free Personality Test   Remember to join the Facebook community at: Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola group!

Are you ready to finish 2019 off strong and be ready to start 2020 on a positive note? IF YES, then this the episode you must listen to! In today's episode, I have answered questions from my audience on IG & FB on what is the most they struggle with when it comes to goal setting and having a vision. I also talked about what I have learned and how important it is to keep it simple to not overcomplicate our goals. I am a huge fan of Productive Muslim when it comes to goal setting. Check their newest blog about this topic too: How To Set Goals Like a Gardener?  The blog that I had published will be reshared as I am currently working on my website's blog section. Here's what you will learn from the episode: How to manage your goals to keep them realistic How to get back into your fitness lifestyle realistically Why it is important to get an accountability partner And much more!  Don't forget to subscribe to the show and share with family/friends!  

Thanksgiving season is at last here, and the holiday season is kicking in! With this time of the year, I reflected and remembered to be thankful for myself, yes, myself! In this episode, I talked about: why it is important to be thankful for ourselves. how to be thankful for ourselves. tips on how to stay healthy during Thanksgiving dinner. And so much more motivation!  You definitely do not want to miss this episode out! Don't forget to subscribe to the show and share it with friends and family this holiday season! :D The YouTube video I mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg89tinkq2M&t=10s And the blog post I was referring to can be found here as well: https://befit4akhira.wordpress.com/2016/11/28/concept-of-thankfulness-in-islam/ Don't forget to leave a 5-star review on iTunes and let me know what you want to hear more of, how you're finding this podcast so far, and anything you want to share!  Thank you for your support! ~Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah~

Fall season, as well as Spring, are the greatest times of the year to go on a hike! And hiking should be fun experience for all. In my interview with Faizan, we discussed how hiking can be helpful for our health as well as can be added to our fitness journeys.  Faizan is an outdoors enthusiast who has been creating opportunities for people to explore nature and learn outdoor skills. He is an outings leader with the Sierra Club, national environmental advocacy and outdoors organization and recently founded Outdoor Muslims, a local organization in the DC area with the goal of creating a community of Muslims and allies who enjoy exploring the outdoors together. In this interview, we covered the following topics: How nature therapy is important for our health. How Outdoor Muslims got started and why. How Islam and sunnah promote nature therapy. What to know and prepare in advance before going on a hike or camping trip. The best times/seasons of the year for a hike And much more! To learn more about Outdoor Muslims, visit www.outdoormuslims.org Don't forget to tag us along on your social media with the beautiful nature pictures that you take on your hikes ;) Coach Ola on social media @BeFit4Akhirah and Faizan on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/thehikersjournal/ (The Hikers Journal)  

Being purposeful in life is very important! Especially when it comes to our fitness journey! But how can you be purposeful in your workouts and your weight loss journey...? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Well, my friends, join me in this episode as I share with you: Exactly why I signed up for the VA Beach Half-Marathon. How my training went. What happened during the race and afterward. How to build a purpose in your fitness journey This podcast episode is also in a blog post, which you can find here: The reason why I signed up for the VA Beach half marathon & lessons that I learned Here is the YouTube video on why I canceled my retreat: Was it a failure? The song at the beginning is from https://soundcloud.com/datweekaz/da-tweekaz-moana-how-far-ill-go-free-track  The nasheed at the end is Allah knows by https://soundcloud.com/rocky-balboa-8181/allah-knows-1 Do not forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google Music Play, and podcast app player.  You can screenshot this episode and share it on social media and tag me along ;) @BeFit4Akhirah on Instagram/Facebook.    

Have you fallen off the track with your fitness journey? Are you feeling guilty for eating that bowl of ice cream with chocolate syrup? Do you find it frustrating to keep losing your way on staying consistent? If so, then this the episode you want to listen to! In today's episode, I talked about the following topics: Why I took time off from releasing any new episode and my reasons behind it. How I got back on track with my fitness journey. Why giving up is not an option. How to find purpose in your fitness journey. Tips on how to get back on track with your fitness journey. The reality of being a fitness professional and entrepreneur.  and of course, much more! The links I've mentioned in this episode are the following here: St. Jude fundraiser for kids with cancer www.befit4akhirah.com Don't forget to subscribe, share, and reach out to me if you have any questions.  Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.

Are you tired of the fitness and nutrition industries telling you what you should look like or what you should eat? Isn't it true that we're constantly bombarded with billboard images, Google images, and messages all around us showing us how a fit woman look like? Does it really have to be all about that aesthetic looks or is there more to it than outside looks? Join my guest today, Steph Gaudreau who is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, author of The Core 4, blogger, coach, podcaster, and the creator of the former Stupid Easy Paleo. Steph Gaudreau’s mission is to help women create bigger, bolder, fiercer lives — by building health from the inside out.  In today's episode, we discussed the following topics: how to appreciate and love your body. what does it mean with mind your own plate? ways to enjoy eating outside without the guilt and shame feelings around weight. The Core 4 Program and much more! To learn more about Steph's programs and stay connected with her, please visit her at https://www.stephgaudreau.com/ and to pre-order her book, you can visit https://www.stephgaudreau.com/core-4-preorder If you have any questions about your fitness journey or goals, you can also reach Coach Ola at www.befit4akhirah.com or stay connected on social media @BeFit4Akhirah Don't forget to screenshot this episode and tag Steph and Coach Ola on your social media sharing one biggest takeaway from this episode. Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.

If you are a parent or a coach who works with kids, this episode is for you! In today's episode, we have with us Nura from _ichallenger on Instagram who is a PE teacher and a swim instructor. She works with young children and has great experience in getting them active and staying healthy. And since we're getting into summer next week, this will be the perfect time to get kids active! And if you're into swimming, this episode will also leave you inspired to get into the pool this summer with your kids! :)  Today's episode discussed the following topics: The importance of keeping kids active throughout life. The importance of being a role model for our kids. Ways to get kids active. And much more!   You can find Nura on Instagram at _ichallenger. Her YouTube channel is at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUsbESlS1mUp-2veiEc1iew As a friendly note:  I would love from you to leave us a review on iTunes letting us know how the show has been so far for you, and what future episodes would you like to see or topics to bring on!  Thank you so much for tuning in. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and share with family and friends. You can connect with Coach Ola on social media at BeFit4Akhirah. Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.

Welcome to today's episode. I would like to wish to all Muslims around Eid Mubarak as today as this episode is being released is the second day of Eid Al Fitr, a holiday that is celebrated after Ramadan. Today's guest is Pete Holman who I had the honor to meet in person at 2019 IDEA East Conference! Pete is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Physical Therapist specializing in biomechanics, sports performance and outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy. He has worked with NFL champion Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis and Hall of Fame blind side tackle from the New Orleans Saints Willie Roaf, world champion ski racer Chris Davenport, X-Games Gold medalist Mike Schultz, and MMA fighters Brendan Schaub, Shane Carwin, and Elliot Marshal.His company, Aspen Core Fitness, and product RIPCORE-FX, was acquired by industry-leading functional fitness training company TRX. I developed and launched RipTraining education and programming worldwide with the help of some brilliant minds at TRX. Although he is no longer at TRX, he continues to travel the world presenting on core performance, foundational movement training, and sports medicine. He also, consults on startup products beginning their launch into the fitness industry. Competitively, he was a US National TaeKwon-Do champion and team captain for the US National TaeKwon-Do Team. He holds an I.S.K.A. super cruiserweight freestyle kickboxing title from Colorado and was a two time Bas Rutten "tough-man" champion. He grew up in Colorado Skiing, Snowboarding, Biking, and trail running but owe most of my athleticism to my first love: Soccer. His focus as a professional educator is on improving human movement and motivating others to bring out the best in themselves. In today's episode, we discussed the following topics: The different types of martial arts techniques and the importance of self-defense. What is the difference between corrective exercise and functional training. How they're both overlapped and important for our training. How to organize our spine during our workouts, and what it actually means. And much more! To follow Pete on social media, you can find him on Instagram at Peteholman1 and Facebook at Pete Holman. You can check his TRX Rip factor at TRX website and his newest product at Nautilus Glute Drive Thank you for tuning in with us. Do not forget to subscribe to the show and share with loved ones. You can find Coach Ola on social media at BeFit4Akhirah. You can always screenshot this episode and tag both Coach Ola and Pete on your posts and stories! Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.

We are in the last 10 days of Ramadan and almost into Eid! We may be feeling tired, exhausted, and excited for Eid at the same time! So how can we maintain our energy during the last days and pick up our routine afterward? Today's guest is Maarten who is a vitality coach who focuses on creating mentally, spiritually, socially and physically stronger and resilient Muslims with his company Muslim Fit. With his background as a nurse anesthetist, he sees the importance of a scientific and evidence-based approach and he wants to bring balance in a health industry filled with gurus and pseudoscientific work. In today's episode, we discussed the following topics: What motivated Maarten to create Muslim Fit. How his conversion to Islam motivated him to dress modestly, and why he thinks it's also as important for men as it's for women in Islam! How to get active during Ramadan and pick up the momentum afterward. Why eating healthy matters during the last 10 days is crucial! How to sleep right during the last days. And much more! You can follow up with Maarten on social media @MuslimFit www.instagram.com/muslimfit https://www.facebook.com/MuslimFit/ Remember, you can stay updated with Coach Ola also on social media @BeFit4Akhirah Don't forget to screenshot this episode and tag Maarten and Ola on social media sharing with us your biggest takeaway. Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.    

Dr. Jen joins us to talk more about how to regain our mobility during Ramadan. She is a physical therapist and an influencer, as well as helps millions of people around the world regain their mobility through her The Optimal Body and The Mobility Method programs. In this episode, we discussed the following topics: The difference between mobility and flexibility. How the 5 daily prayers in Islam help us stay mobile throughout life. The best core exercises to do. The importance of foam rolling.  Dr. Jen recommends the following foam rollers: Interlli Roll Tune up fitness balls ***These links are non-sponsored by Dr. Jen or Coach Ola.***  You can keep up with Dr. Jen on Instagram and Facebook at DocJen.  Her website can be found at https://www.docjenfit.com/ The following links will take you to her social media handles: https://www.instagram.com/docjenfit/ https://www.facebook.com/docjenfit/ Now let's get up and stay active for a healthier and purposeful lifestyle! Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.

In less than a month, Muslims around the world will be celebrating Ramadan. Today's guest is a wife and a mother of two boys as well as fitness professional who understands how difficult it can be during Ramadan. This is why in this episode, Coach Ola and Zahra discuss the importance of setting goals for Ramadan and taking time to evaluate our nutrition to see how we can improve for and during Ramadan. The following topics are discussed in this episode: How to set realistic goals for Ramadan. How to manage to eat healthy during Ramadan How to take time during Ramadan to be with the kids and why it's important. How to be an example to your kids during Ramadan and show them what Ramadan is all about.    Zahra Govani is a former teacher. (English and Spanish). Her new passion and interest are in health, fitness and personal development. To follow her on Instagram: @__healthywealthy__ https://www.instagram.com/__healthywealthy__/ Her website can be found here too: https://www.healthywealthy.se/

Coach Ola is a ACE certified personal trainer and fitness specialist. Ola shares with how she went through hard times and got through mental health problems while trying to fit in to the community starting when she moved from Syria to the US. She explains how she overcame those issues and shares valuable tips on self help, exercise and talks to us about her  fitness program that helps bring purpose to life. She also touches on her Ramadan Challenge.   Coach Ola is graduated from George Mason University with B.S in Biology and Health Promotion minor. She is a host of her podcast show Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola. She started BeFit4Akhirah as an initiative in 2014 and officially launched her first ever program in 2018 with Ramadan Prep package. She is passionate about bridging the gap between faith and fitness from an Islamic perspective, and she is looking to bring more awareness on how we can be fit for akhirah through fitness and living a healthy lifestyle with a purpose! Her favorite hobbies and workouts are swimming and being outdoors. She has coached soccer to the youth in the past, and she hopes she can continue in helping youth and teenagers stay strong in faith through sports and fitness.    In this Episode   Ola’s difficult time fitting in when she moved to the US from Syria and how she changed her mind set. Ola shares her Mental Health journey and how caused downhill in her life and how she Found strength and the importance of sharing and talking about mental health issues Ola’s way of dealing with depression and anxiety with healthy eating and working out Finding what you enjoy doing and work through to make you feel better Simple things that can keep us active and working out Ola’s platform BeFit4Akhira to help Muslim and non Muslim people to see a purpose through fitness and training Ola’s podcast Ola: Purposeful Fitness With Coach Ola The 4 week Ramadan Challenge Ola Shares her Ramadan Exercise and Eating habits Contact Ola Podcast - https://purposefulfitness.podbean.com/ Website - https://www.befit4akhirah.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BeFit4Akhirah/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/befit4akhirah Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/befit4akhirah/   Full Episode Show notes Transcription here https://bit.ly/2UctmQA

As a personal trainer, functional fitness specialist, and a fitness professional, I believe it is important to work on our spiritual transformation as much as it is important to focus on our physical and mental transformation.  In this brief episode, I shared my own hijab journey and how I got to wear it. I shared the struggles I had at first and the struggles I went afterward. I also announced special announcement in the beginning, so make sure to tune in to find out what it is about :) For the blog post I mentioned, you can read it here: http://www.igotitcovered.org/2011/12/30/perfect-your-5/ Perfect your 5 Don't forget to visit my website www.befit4akhirah.com to stay up to date with the launch of the challenge! :) It is Rajab after all, and we are less than 2 months away from Ramadan! So let's get ready to transform ourselves mentally, spiritually, and physically!    Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.

Ramadan is around the corner, and you may be wondering where to buy new hijab or even a new Eid gift for someone? Look no further! Today's guest, Sana Mahmood is the CEO and founder of Veiled.Beaut, a hijab company that donates 10% of every purchase for a great cause! Today's episode, we covered the following topics: how Sana started her company Inspirational tips for anyone who is looking to start their own business! why it is important to shop with a purpose our experience with Helping Hand for Relief and Development And of course, much more! To stay connected with Sana, please feel free to email her at sana@veiledbeaut.com and check her company's social media at veild.beaut on Instagram and Facebook! Visit https://veiledbeaut.com/ to shop for new hijab today!  If you are looking for an easy to follow guide to help you be prepared for Ramadan mentally, spiritually, and physically, click on the link below to grab your FREE ebook today! How to warm up for Ramadan Stay updated with Coach Ola on Instagram and Facebook at BeFit4Akhirah on Instagram and Facebook!  

Mental health matters! This episode, we have Zainab Jackson who is a state licensed Psychotherapist and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She is a published author on numerous peer-reviewed journals that address trauma and resilience. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Johns Hopkins University. Zainab has extensive experience in providing therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has worked at multiple outpatient mental health clinics in the Washington metropolitan area. Since then Zainab has co-founded her own private practice, Jackson Wellness Group, with the aim to provide mental health services to underserved communities. She uses a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques and specializes in mood disorders, behavioral disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma, and relationship problems. Her holistic approach to wellness focuses on improving overall mind, body, and spiritual health.   This episode, we covered the following topics: Why and how it is important to assess our relationship with our mental state/mind? how does Islam promote taking care of our mind? What is the law of attraction, and how we can attract ourselves to positive things through 99 Names of Allah swt! And of course much more helpful tips, tricks, and gems! Do not forget to grab your FREE Ramadan 2019 Prep Guide that is put together by Coach Ola. Click on the link below to get started warming up mentally, spiritually, and physically! How to Warm Up for Ramadan with Coach Ola at BeFit4Akhirah To stay updated and follow Zainab Jackson, you can find her on Instagram at Jackson_wellness_group and on Facebook at Jackson Wellness Group Her website can be found at https://www.jwgtherapy.com/ Remember, Coach Ola and Zainab are here for you if you ever need anyone to reach out to!  Mental health matters, and taking care of your mind, as well as mental wellbeing, is super crucial! Take time to reach out to someone when needed and seek professional help! Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.   

Lindsey Nicole Faraj is a mother of two and Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist with a passion in helping busy Moms transition themselves and their families into realistic healthy eating and lifestyle habits. In this episode, we talked about the following topics: how is our relationship with our nutrition? which food is great for the gut and why is it important to take care of it. how to help busy moms balance life out with their nutrition intake And much more! Surprise news is that Lindsey and Coach Ola are coming together in 2019 to bring a special project for Ramadan 2019, in shaa Allah! Lindsey mentioned WHFoods.org as a great source for mothers, especially with picky eaters! To check out the gut-friendly oat yogurt for breakfast that she mentioned, click here: Gut-friendly oat yogurt for breakfast! To read about the article and topic that we talked about, click on the link here: Soak Those Oats: Fermented Oatmeal is Better Than Your Oatmeal Are you ready to have the most energized Ramadan ever!? Do not forget to grab FREE guide to prepare for Ramadan 2019!  To stay connected with Lindsey on social media, find her at: the.sensible.nutritionist on Instagram and Facebook! Her website is at: https://tsnutritionist.com/ Do not forget to share this podcast with family and friends  Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah

Since we are getting closer to Ramadan, and we are currently in February, the month of Valentine, Coach Ola wanted to focus on relationships from a holistic approach. Therefore, in this episode, we focused on our relationship with Allah swt and Quran because they are both important to have a spiritual healthy body and mind.  Our guest today is Dr. Yamina Bouguenaya. She is originally from Algeria, after completing her Ph.D. in Quantum Physics in England, Dr. Bouguenaya lived in Turkey for more than a decade before moving to the United States. By then, her interest had shifted from the world of physics to the vast and much more illuminating inner world of the self and Islamic spirituality. This interest led her to pursue intensive training in the Islamic sciences under various renowned Muslim scholars. She did doctoral work in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Indiana University and is fluent in Arabic, French, English and Turkish. Dr. Bouguenaya has published extensively in several of those languages on Islam, especially on Quranic Studies, Islamic theology, and the Islamic philosophy of science. She taught Arabic and Islamic studies in different universities in the US, her last university position being an Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at Carthage College before she dedicated herself to full-time non-profit work. She offers extensive spiritual counseling and coaching, workshops, classes, and retreats. She is currently the director of a non-profit Quranic spirituality organization called Receiving Nur. In this episode, we focused on the following topics: Reflection-why it's important to focus on it.  Awareness-why it's important to be aware of our life internally and externally.  heedlessness-how we can relapse into it.  Breathing-how it helps to clear mind, body, and soul. and much more! To learn more about Receiving Nur, please click on the link here: https://www.receivingnur.org/ You can also find their YouTube channel at Receiving Nur on YouTube  Feel free to email with any questions to Receiving Nur team: info@receivingnur.org  *Note: The nasheed at the end of the episode is called: Allah Knows by Zain Bhikha, and it was downloaded FREE ROYALTY music found at soundclound.com . The background nasheed in the background for the intro and outro of each episode is from Merciful Servant which was also royalty-free found at soundcloud.com   Do not forget to subscribe and share our podcast with family and friends. Team BeFit4Akhirah is working on putting our podcast episodes up on a blog. Right now we are currently doing our best to stay consistent with our show.  Thank you so much for your support. Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.

Since we are in February, the first episode of this month will talk about the importance of focusing on our relationship with ourselves first foremost.  In this episode, Coach Naila and Coach Ola discuss why it is important to love ourselves first foremost before finding love from someone else.  Naila is a Health Coach, who mentors women to achieve their best body and empowered self. She helps her clients achieve huge mindset shifts with their relationship to food, exercise, and their body image. She helps women achieve clarity to clear the clutter of self-sabotage, binge-eating and feeling ugly at their mirror reflection - To instead learn to love and respect themselves, with incredible exercise and food coaching. Naila mentors her clients to not just look amazing, but feel amazing and develop themselves as an empowered woman. The following topics were discussed: how loving ourselves can help us move forward in taking care of our mind, body, and soul. why it's important to work on self-development. The law of attraction from Islamic perspective.  Allah swt loves us; therefore, we need to take care and love ourselves! And much more. To follow Coach Naila on Instagram, you can find her at coach.naila Her YouTube channel: Naila's Health Mastery and on Facebook: Naila Ahmed Thank you for tuning in with us today. Please don't forget to share this podcast with family and friends.

Sara Mudallal is a parkour athlete, has a second-degree black belt, was the first hijabi to compete on American Ninja Warrior, and got featured on Women Health Magazine! In this episode, we discussed the following topics: When and how did she get into parkour sport? Some of the early challenges she faced when she started the sport. Her typical workout style and lifestyle How she got into meal prepping Future goals into parkour world. And much more! Sara and Coach Ola both agree that it is important to live an active fit lifestyle as well as enjoy what you do. Because as soon as you enjoy what you do, especially when it comes to fitness journey, you will want to do more of it without second thoughts. To follow Sara on social media and her parkour journey, you can find her @Sara Mudallal on all social media platforms: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube: Sara Mudallal My team and I are currently working on putting all of the show notes into our blog post on our website! Thank you for your patience with us as we are starting on our new podcast journey together!  

In this episode, I, Coach Ola dive in deeper into my personal life background story that is related to why I am so passionate about mental, spiritual, and physical health.    This episode was very hard to record because it was so hard to speak about my background story, but I feel it is important to speak up about my struggles because they are still a reality among so many communities and so many souls are struggling in silence.   I, Coach Ola, want to be the voice that shares the struggles to let others know that they are not alone, and they do not need to be alone either.    This is just part one of my background story which is related to how my business's name BeFit4Akhirah came all about.    The points I covered are: Body image issues and at what age it started. Joining sports teams in high school. Getting rejected from a 4-year university and attending community college. Finding joy in fitness and weight lifting. Transferring to a 4-year university. Anxiety attacks. Suicidal thoughts. And much more.    If you have benefited from this episode one way or other, I ask that you help me in spreading this message to other people by sharing with family or friends. Let's spread awareness about these misconceptions and stigma topics that are a lot of people are still struggling with and are afraid to speak up about it.   Also, do not forget to grab your free ebook on how to jump start your fitness journey to keep it for a lifetime. How to jumpstart your fitness journey and keep it for life   Thank you so much for tunning in.    With love and respect, Coach Ola at BeFit4Akhirah   *nasheed in the intro and outro are from soundcloud royalty-free music and artist's name is Servant of Allah.   

Welcome to the Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola podcast. In this episode, we will hear a trailer of what this podcast will be about, when is the launch date, and what will the first three episodes be all about. Make sure to grab your FREE guide on how to jumpstart your fitness journey that you can keep for a lifetime.  In the guide, I have made it easy to read and follow through with helpful tips and tricks to maintain your fitness journey for a lifetime.  Please click on the link below to grab your copy today: How to Jumpstart Your Fitness Journey and Keep it for Lifetime I am super excited to have you here on this show, and I promise that we will bring you awesome episodes and much more.    Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.