The Strength Academy

Today we are talking all about protein and debunking some of the more pervasive protein myths out there. Listen in to learn how much protein you need, what it is going to do for you, and what matters the most according to the research that exists. We also share some of our favorite protein snacks!     Join us in Miami for out Iron and Stone Tour: https://sites.google.com/sistersofironapparel.com/ironandstonetour/home SPECIAL OFFERS FOR PODCAST LISTENERS:   Courage and Grace Use code STRENGTH at https://www.cgbodycare.com/ for 15% off your first order    To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

Most lifters don’t think about pelvic floor health until there is a problem and even then there are a lot of misconceptions. Joining the show today is an expert on the pelvic floor, Dr. Jocelyn Wallace, DPT. Listen in as she talks about the work she does as a pelvic floor specialist, the basics of how the pelvic floor is meant to function, signs of dysfunction, what lifters should know, and what good pelvic floor rehab looks like.   Join us in Miami for out Iron and Stone Tour: https://sites.google.com/sistersofironapparel.com/ironandstonetour/home     Follow Dr. Jocelyn Wallace Instagram @drjocelynwallace https://www.instagram.com/drjocelynwallace/  Resources Mentioned Knix leak proof underwear https://knix.com/ Pelvic Global directory https://pelvicguru.com/      SPECIAL OFFERS FOR PODCAST LISTENERS:   Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10   Courage and Grace Use code STRENGTH at https://www.cgbodycare.com/ for 15% off your first order    To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Joining the show today are two very special guests, Jenn Rotsinger and Michael De La Pava. Jenn and Michael are both presenters at our upcoming Iron and Stone Tour. Get to know them both a little better and hear what they’ve seen as the biggest mistakes lifters make. We also get into the psychology of lifting, training techniques for overcoming mistakes and bad habits, and what we are most excited about for the Iron and Stone Tour and their seminars. Listen in!  Join us in Miami for out Iron and Stone Tour: https://sites.google.com/sistersofironapparel.com/ironandstonetour/home Follow Michael De La Pava:   Instagram @thebattleaxegym https://linktr.ee/thebattleaxegym  The Battle Axe Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-battle-axe-podcast/id1292387563    Follow Jenn Rotsinger:   Instagram @jrotsinger  https://www.instagram.com/jrotsinger/  SPECIAL OFFERS FOR PODCAST LISTENERS:   Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10   Courage and Grace Use code STRENGTH at https://www.cgbodycare.com/ for 15% off your first order    To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Join us in Miami for out Iron and Stone Tour: https://sites.google.com/sistersofironapparel.com/ironandstonetour/home Today’s guest on the podcast is Susie Aranda to talk about how she got into powerlifting, how her nutrition changed over the years, and the origins and current happening at her incredible company Sisters of Iron apparel.    Follow Sisters of Iron on Instagram @sisters_of_iron https://www.instagram.com/sisters_of_iron/  Special offer for podcast listeners:    Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10   Courage and Grace Use code STRENGTH at https://www.cgbodycare.com/ for 15% off your first order  To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Joining the podcast today is two time World Powerlifting Champion, Jen Millican. In this conversation Jen shares how she found the sport, how she balances life and family and lifting, and her reasons for taking a step back from powerlifting and what that experience has been like. This is an inspiring and relatable talk for anyone who loves powerlifting. Enjoy!    Follow Jen on Instagram @jenmillican https://www.instagram.com/jenmillican/  Special offer for podcast listeners on Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10   To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Connect with Chad:  Instagram @chadaichs https://www.instagram.com/chadaichs/  Courage Barbell YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CourageBarbell  Elite FTS https://www.elitefts.com/author/chad-aichs/  Special offer for podcast listeners on Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10   To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Joining the show today is Michelle MacDonald, better known as @yourhealthyhedonista. Michelle is a lifelong athlete, a renowned transformation and contest prep coach, WBFF Bikini Pro, professional chef, yogi and fitness model. Listen in as Michelle talks all about her fascinating background and how she got into powerlifting, genetics and physique, how she works with her clients, and her new book, Flex Your Age.  Connect with Michelle:  Follow Michelle on Instagram: @yourhealthyhedonista https://www.instagram.com/yourhealthyhedonista/  Michelle’s website: https://yourhealthyhedonista.com/  The Wonder Women Intelligent Coach for Women https://thewonderwomen.com/  Follow Michelle’s mom, Joan on Instagram @trainwithjoan https://www.instagram.com/trainwithjoan/    Special offer for podcast listeners on Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10   To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Today we are talking about everyone’s favorite substance, caffeine. Jen and Kristin discuss some of the effects of caffeine that you might not be aware of, including its effects as an ergogenic aid, or a substance that can enhance physical performance. Listen in to hear about some of the research that’s out there and what it means for powerlifters.  To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

The man, the myth, the pirate! Our guest on this episode is World Powerlifting Announcer and USA Powerlifting State Referee, Geno Powerlifting. Listen in as we chat about how he got into the sport, what he was doing before he became the “pirate of powerlifting,” and some of his most iconic stories and favorite announcing moments.    Follow Geno Powerlifting on Instagram @genopowerlifting    To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 12

How do you approach your warm ups? Wondering if you’re doing it right and how much is really necessary?   Listen in as Jen and Kristin talk about the purpose of warm ups, what you should be doing to prepare your body for heavy lifting, how to know if you’re warmed up, and what they do in their warm-up routine.   To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram