Empowering Women Through Fitness with Olivia Oneid

In this episode, our guest Olivia Oneid, explores her journey in the fitness industry, her coaching philosophy, and the importance of empowerment in women's fitness.

Olivia shares her experiences as an athlete, the significance of training intensity, and the challenges of preparing for bodybuilding competitions.

The discussion also delves into the complexities of coaching female athletes, particularly in relation to body composition, health, and performance. They discuss the importance of understanding the differences between stage leanness and sustainable health, the unique physiological considerations when coaching women, and the impact of the menstrual cycle on training. The conversation also highlights the significance of functional health, the risks associated with performance-enhancing drugs, and the necessity of maintaining fundamental training and nutrition practices for optimal results.

Olivia also shares her journey of embracing authenticity and strength, navigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and the profound impact bodybuilding has had on her life.

We hope you enjoy this episode with Olivia Oneid.

Chapters

01:54 Empowerment and Identity in Coaching

04:01 Olivia's Athletic Journey

06:56 The Importance of Training Intensity

10:05 Coaching Strategies for Client Success

14:10 Setting Expectations with Clients

18:01 The Path to Professional Bodybuilding

21:03 Behaviors of a Pro Bodybuilder

24:00 Managing Prep Challenges

30:02 Final Thoughts on Bodybuilding and Coaching

34:02 Challenging Perceptions of Health and Body Composition

38:57 Coaching Female Athletes: Unique Considerations

44:03 Managing Training Around the Menstrual Cycle

50:02 Functional Health and Hormonal Issues in Female Athletes

55:50 Navigating Performance-Enhancing Drugs for Women

01:02:10 The Importance of Fundamentals in Training and Nutrition

01:11:53 Embracing Authenticity and Strength

01:15:01 Navigating Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome

01:17:02 The Impact of Bodybuilding on Life

01:19:31 Feeling Safe and Vulnerable in Society

01:25:18 Rapid Fire Insights and Personal Reflections