#158 - Nichole Gallagher: The Kettlebell Queen

In the 158th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Kettlebell Instructor, Nichole Gallagher, will talk about how did Nichole get into strength and kettlebell training, the power of working on your aesthetics, and reminding women how strong they can be.

Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! 

In this chapter, you will discover:

(0:50) Introducing our special guest, Kettlebell Instructor, Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_

(1:20) Shout out to Rebecca Rouse @rebecca.rouse and Colleen Conlon @iamcolleenconlon

(3:30) How did Nichole get into strength and kettlebell training?

(4:20) Nichole enters Crossfit

(5:50) Nichole enters Olympic lifting, powerlifting, and kettlebells

(7:00) Nichole starts coaching

(7:30) Turn your passion into your income

(9:00) What about kettlebell training was impactful for Nichole the first time?

(12:50) Try different things

(13:10) Having a barbell background helped Nichole with kettlebell training

(14:20) Nichole is really strong

(15:00) “I like being the underestimated athlete” - Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_

(16:20) The power of working on your aesthetics

(17:00) “Leverage motivation” - Dr. Lisa Lewis @drlewisconsulting

(21:00) The power of speaking with enthusiasm

(21:10) The 90-year-old woman with arthritis and the peanut butter jar

(22:40) Who does Nichole primarily work with?

(23:10) “I really like reminding women that they can be as strong as I am” - Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_

(25:50) Strength is a skill

(28:00) About the perfect movement

(28:20) “Don’t focus on being perfect, focus on being better than your last rep” - Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_

(30:00) “If you aim for perfection, you’re gonna drive yourself crazy” - Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_

(31:50) The breakthrough is coming today

(33:30) The pros and cons of group training

(36:20) A powerful mind is a powerful body

(39:00) Choosing the right weights, improving your form, and improving your technique

(40:40) Shout out to Tim Almond and Derek Toshner @tnt_adventure_fit

(42:00) The study of Antonio Squillante @antonio_squillantecscs

(43:00) Train according to your intention

(45:00) “Show every bell love” - Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_

(47:10) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst

(48:10) Personal Nichole’s fav exercises and underestimated movements

(51:00) Shout out to Gray Cook @functionalmvmt

(52:00) The “broccoli” of Kettlebell training?

(52:40) Where to follow Nichole Gallagher @kettlebellqueen_ https://www.instagram.com/kettlebellqueen_/