Results Not Typical

In this interview, Nikki chats with health coach Linsey Levy about why we need to take a more individualized approach to our health and nutrition. They discuss: The problem with following celebrity diets or looking at celebrities as authorities in nutrition and fitness Why the all or nothing approach or dramatic changes to one's are unsustainable and what works better Strategies to figure out what works for you in regards to nutrition How to move past your fear of eating certain foods or food groups. To connect with Linsey and learn more about her work: Visit her website linseylevy.com Follow her on Instagram @linseylevy Learn more about her group coaching program Satisfying Six Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Join the Total Package Membership site at gettotalpackage.com Finally, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on iTunes. You can also support the podcast, but sharing it with your friends or on social media.

In this bonus episode of Results Not Typical, Nikki and Pilates teacher Allison Skewes unpack why Gwyneth Paltrow's latest commentary about her quarantine diet was so problematic and the social implications of a New York Times article about a new weight loss drug. They discuss: Why we shouldn't normalize socially acceptable and celebrated examples of disordered eating Why you shouldn't fear carbs and why it's important to consider diet on an individual and nuanced level and not look to celebrities or pop culture for advice The classism and racist underpinnings in demonizing foods - particularly if they are more affordable Why a weight loss pill isn't a solution for weight bias Why the medical establishment needs to better education on weight bias, so people are properly tested and treated for health conditions regardless of their size Links Mentioned: NYT Weight Loss Drug Article Gwyneth Paltrow Article Andrew Huberman Podcast on Hunger Hormones To connect with Allison and learn more about her work: Visit her website askewpilates.com Follow her on Instagram @allison_skewes Connect with Nikki: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Finally, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on iTunes.

In this episode, Nikki chats with personal trainer Jenn Pilotti about what the current research says about cardio and how to best integrate it into your life. They discuss: How cardio can reduce or increase anxiety depending on the individual and the type of cardio performed The correlation between cardio and better cognition How to achieve the benefits of higher intensity cardio if you are unable to or dislike running or jumping Cardio myths, including that it will reduce / limit your muscle mass or inhibit your strength if you enjoy strength training How much cardio you need and what types of cardio you need to perform to experience the benefits of cardiovascular based exercise To connect with Jenn and learn more about her work: Visit her website jennpilotti.com Buy her book BodyMindMovement Sign up for a free online course with Jenn Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Join the Total Package Membership site at gettotalpackage.com Take class with Jenn in the Total Package On Demand Library (Note: You must be a Total Package member and logged into your account to take the classes on this page!) Finally, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to click here and scroll down to the bottom of the page to leave a rating and review for the podcast on the Apple Podcast App. You can also support the podcast, but sharing it with your friends or on social media. This helps other people find the podcast! :)

In this interview, Nikki chats with strength coach Travis Pollen, PhD and yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings about how to incorporate strength training into a yoga practice. They discuss: How strength training can make advanced yoga poses feel easier and may reduce the experience of pain and injury How much load or weight you need to lift to experience the full benefits of strength training How to get started strength training and balance it with a pre-existing movement practice, such as yoga Common strength training myths in the yoga space How to purchase their book + program Strength for Yoga: Visit strengthforyoga.com and use coupon code RESULTSNOTTYPICAL20 by May 14th to get $20 off! Connect with Jenni & Travis: Follow Jenni on Instagram @ jenni_rawlings Visit Jenni's website jennirawlings.com Follow Travis on Instagram @ fitness_pollenator Visit Travis's website travispollen.com Connect with Nikki: Join her list for free workouts at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on Instagram @ naablevy How to support the podcast: Visit the iTunes / apple podcast app, search for Results Not Typical and leave it a rating and review Share this podcast on social media or with your friends!

In this episode, Nikki chats with movement teacher Sarah Purcell about her experience being diagnosed with osteoporosis and how women can navigate fitness with this diagnosis: They discuss: What you need to know about bone density, bone quality, and the different test scores in relation to osteopenia and osteoporosis How to get started strength training safely and effectively if you have this diagnosis Why strength training is an important part of building and maintaining bone density to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis The role that Pilates and stability training can play in your fitness practice as a compliment to strength training if you have bone density issues What exercises you may want to include or avoid if low bone density is a concern for you To connect with Sarah and learn more about her work: Visit her website sarah-purcell.com Listen to her podcast Bone Boot Camp with Sarah Purcell Join her private FB group Osteoporosis Movement Community Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Join the Total Package Membership site at gettotalpackage.com Sign up for livestream classes with Sarah if you are already a Total Package member at gettotalpackage.com/live

In this episode, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher and educator Beth Sandlin about why it's important to take a trauma informed approach to Pilates and fitness. They discuss: How the lack of awareness around being trauma informed makes Pilates and fitness increases the barrier to entry for people trying or continuing with these methods If it's possible to be trauma informed in your marketing What it means to be trauma informed and the nuance required for having these conversations Considerations that teachers and trainers can make if they want to make their classes more inclusive How to advocate for yourself as a client in spaces that lack awareness around these topics To connect with Beth and learn more about her work: Visit her website trifectapilates.com Follow her on Instagram @trifectapilates To connect with Nikki + other links mentioned: Join her newsletter for free workouts and Pilates + fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Sign up for her 6 week foam rolling class series starting May 7, 2021 at https://withribbon.com/Nikki-Naab-Levy/Roll-%26-Reset/94513 Total Package Members, you can sign up for the foam rolling series at gettotalpackage.com/live Leave a rating and review for Results Not Typical at https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1451568875 (scroll to the bottom and look for the link that says write a review!) Follow Nikki on Instagram @naablevy

In this episode, Nikki chats with strength coach Isabelle Barter about the role of the nervous system in pain, injury prevention, and strength training. They discuss: Outdated beliefs around the role of posture in pain and physical performance How the nervous system is more complicated than "rest and digest" versus "fight or flight" When biomechanics matters during strength training and injury prevention How the nervous system influences strength and the experience pain The difference between adaptations to the nervous system versus muscles and tendons during exercise The different types of posture and how to train them. To connect with Isabelle and learn more about her work, visit strongerhuman.com or follow her on instagram @stronger_human

In this interview, Nikki chats with strength and mobility coach Jessie Rard from Twisted Fox Training about training with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility. They discuss: What EDS is and basic considerations for pain reduction and injury prevention if you have this diagnosis or you know that you are hypermobile Passive (stretching) versus active (strengthening) ranges of motion and how to assess for and close the gap between the two The importance of stability and strength training when you are hypermobile Why you can have hypermobility and still pursue athletic activities, including circus, martial arts, and more. Why you don't need to fear your range of motion if you are hypermobile or work with hypermobile individuals Connect or work with Jessie: Website: twistedfoxtraining.com Instagram: @twistedfoxtraining Patreon Exercise Library: Patreon.com/twistedfoxtraining

In this episode, Nikki chats with Travis Pollen, PhD Health & Rehabilitation Sciences about how to critically assess scientific and research claims in the social media and online space. They discuss: The limitations of research and how it doesn't always hold up when applied to real life The problem is cherry picking or only selecting a single study to site on why you are doing something rather than considering the larger body of evidence and how this can lead to misleading claims Why you can't believe everything you hear in the media or on Instagram, even when it comes from an authority Why most health and fitness advice is really boring and if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is Resources mentioned: Research review for health and fitness professionals and teachers: physio-network.com Free mentorship for improving communication skills between health / movement professionals and clients: The Level Up Initiative To connect with Travis, visit travispollen.com or follow him @fitness_pollenator on Instagram.

In this episode, Nikki chats with Wanjira Njenga about the process of menopause and how women can navigate fitness during the process. They discuss: How the hormonal changes related to menopause start much earlier than many women realize and why they may want to start preparing for these changes in their 30's What type of exercises and nutritional considerations women may want to make and their hormone levels shift What women can and cannot control during this process and why we want to control the controllables The value of strength training, pelvic floor work, and taking a moderate approach to fitness during this time To connect with Wanjira, visit her website studiowanjira.com or follow her on Instagram @studiowanjira.