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The Barbell Mamas podcast aims to be the go-to resource for women trying to conceive, who are pregnant or postpartum that love moving their bodies. The times are changing and moms have athletic goals, want to exercise at high-intensity or lift heavy weights, and want to be able to continue with their exercise routines during pregnancy, after baby and with healthcare providers that support them along the way. In this podcast, we are going to bring you up-to-date health and fitness information ...
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OVER 25,000,000 DOWNLOADS AND COUNTING! If you want to know how to build muscle, lose fat, and be healthier, happier, and wiser...faster than you ever thought possible...then this podcast is for you. Hosted by the bestselling author and entrepreneur, Mike Matthews, each episode gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever. Find out more at www.legionathletics.com
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What’s the secret to building a successful business that lasts? How do you overcome the common challenges that entrepreneurs face? And what steps can you take to ensure your business continues to grow and thrive? In this episode, I sit down with Adam Schafer, a prominent figure in the fitness industry with more than 15 years of experience. Starting…
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Pregnancy is, for many, the first time you see a medical person on a regular basis. Many mamas in the CrossFit space feel frustrated when they’re told many myths and misconceptions about lifting and CrossFit during pregnancy. But this is changing. Elena is a midwife and owner of Wise Mamas. She’s also a cross fitter herself. In todays episode we ex…
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In this episode, I talk with Martin, who achieved remarkable results with Legion’s body transformation coaching service. Martin had always been interested in fitness but struggled with gaining weight and building muscle. Running his own business made it challenging to find time for consistent workouts. Years ago, he discovered my book Bigger Leaner…
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As CrossFit and lifting in pregnancy becomes more popular, new thoughts and insights into the effects of these types of exercise are popping up. Recently, we’ve heard that lifting can cause c sections, being TOO strong in your belly can lead to preterm delivery or breech births and so much more. As always, the answer is a bit more nuanced and Chris…
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What does it really mean to raise confident and independent kids? How can parents instill strong values while making learning engaging and fun? And what practical steps can you take to prepare your children for a successful future? In this episode, I chat with Scott Donnell, a serial entrepreneur and expert in family financial education. Scott shar…
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Advice around exercise and miscarriage is really unclear. Some people say wait a week and then resume. Others say it’s the same as being postpartum. As with anything the answer lies somewhere in the middle. Christina breaks it down in this week’s episode ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on a…
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In this episode, I discuss how fit women can fix amenorrhea, whether high-rep sets are good for cardio, the challenges of staying muscular at 40+, and lots more. As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories. If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure yo…
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And not for good reasons Our community has been rocked. People are sad, angry, traumatized and stressed about the events this past weekend. The passing of Lazar Dukic was the main focus of this weekends competition and there are still so many unanswered questions. Christina briefly speaks tribute then speaks to 2 incredible mamas performances this …
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Should pregnant women lift weights? If so, how can they do it safely? How soon after delivery can they start training again? Can strength training improve postpartum recovery? Dr. Christina Prevett PT, PhD, is the founder of Barbell Mamas and has spent years studying how strength training can benefit pregnant women. Her work challenges many common …
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It has been a WILD ride these last couple of weeks with the Olympic games. Female athletes aretaking the games by STORM We have had not one but TWO pregnant athletes, a new breastfeeding space for lactating mamas and a LOT of commentary on women’s bodies. For the good, the bad and the ugly, boundaries are being pushed in this space and we are HERE …
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How are peptides shaping the future of fat loss and fitness? How do they impact weight management and overall health? How do they work, and what are the risks and side effects? In this episode, I sit down with Sal Di Stefano, renowned fitness coach and co-host of the Mind Pump Podcast, to delve into the world of peptides. In case you’re not familia…
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Prioritizing fitness in the messy middle of life when you have littles can be really tough. Especially this can be hard if you aren’t sleeping, are Early postpartum or feel overwhelmed with balancing work/parenting / life and fitness Todays episode Christina and nick share their successes and struggles and how dads can help mom prioritize her fitnr…
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What’s the best way to boost your endurance without overtraining or getting injured? Should you try to “hack” your physiology with hard intervals, Tabata workouts, and HIIT? Should you mimic the training methods of famous athletes? Or something else entirely? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Stephen Seiler, an exercise physiologist renowned for his…
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Can you START exercising whether cardio or strength training during pregnancy? YES! There are lots of questions about if and when to start a brand new program while pregnant. Whether you’re new to exercise or trying to get back to exercising when pregnant… this episode is for you! ____________________________________________________________________…
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In this episode, I discuss the potential benefits of minicuts, the best alternatives to the squat and deadlift, how to overcome the fear of rejection, and lots more. As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories. If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sur…
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We talk about all the things that can go “wrong” during pregnancy and postpartum. But what about the normal things we should expect to feel after baby? It is so hard being a new mom because all of the feelings after having a baby are new. So often we ask “is this how I’m supposed to feel” and we don’t do a great job in medicine of mapping that out …
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What does it really mean to “be happy?” How do fitness, faith, relationships, and daily routines contribute to a fulfilling life? And what practical steps can you take to enhance your emotional well-being? In this episode, I chat with Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, bestselling author, renowned social scientist, and expert on the science of hap…
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You find out you’re pregnant and then your body is feeling weird. You’re always out of breath and swollen and tired. What the heck?! We learn so much about how baby is developing but not nearly enough about what is happening to YOUR body. That ends now. Christina breaks it down in todays episode. ____________________________________________________…
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What are the top ten “biomarkers” that can help you predict how long and healthy your life will be? And how can you track and improve these to increase your chances of a healthier, longer life? In this episode, I chat with Simon Hill, a physiotherapist, nutrition scientist, podcaster, and author of The Proof is in the Plants. We discuss his "Living…
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When you are pregnant, there are many reasons why you might end up with a C-section. In the United States, almost 1/3 (about 30%) of birth result from a cesarean section. For that reason, EVERYONE whether you're planning a home birth, vaginal birth with medication or without, sometimes things so NOT go according to plan. In this episode, we break d…
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In this episode, I discuss whether you should prioritize sleep or training when sleep-deprived, shoulder impingement fixes, strategies to make stubborn muscles grow, and lots more. As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories. If you have a question you're dying to have ans…
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Knowing when to modify exercise can be really confusing for pregnant mamas. The hardest part is that the answer is different for everyone. In today’s episode, Cristina goes through different types of exercise and considerations for if and when to modify these exercises during pregnancy. Below are the links for her two research studies and thank you…
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In this episode, I talk with Shaun, who achieved remarkable results with Legion’s body transformation coaching service. Shaun had struggled with his weight for over a decade. But at 270 pounds, he faced a health scare that prompted him to make a serious change. After failing to lose weight on several popular diets, Shaun discovered Bigger Leaner St…
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When you’re training for a goal there’s a different intensity than when you’re recreationally exercising Having little ones is also in the messy middle of your life The crazy chaotic beautiful middle It’s when there are so many pulls at your life it can be hard to focus on an athlete schedule. And that’s okay! Christina talks about the aspects that…
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Is artificial intelligence a quantum leap forward for humanity? The key to world peace, the cure for disease and aging, and the springboard to the abundant, leisure-filled future depicted in science fiction novels? Or is it the death knell for humanity as they know it? Or something in between? In this episode, I talk with Cal Newport, a renowned co…
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