The Strength Academy

Hiring a Coach: Why, When, & How - Episode 80 For most competitive athletes there comes a time when they want to bring their training up a few notches.  Hiring a coach is a great way to do that. Today we break down our thoughts on why you need a coach, when to hire one, and how to find one.  We also cover the sometimes awkward subject of switching coaches. We would LOVE to hear from you. Suggestions? Feedback? Stories? We want it all. Shoot us an email at EMPOWEREDBYIRON@GMAIL.COM and we might just share your story on our next episode. If you love Empowered by Iron, take 5 minutes and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. With your help, we can reach more people and spread our message of strength and empowerment. Check out our sponsor of this episode: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out their merch! Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron

Thoughts with Kristin & Mary: Weight Classes, Questions & More - Episode 79 This week we really wanted to sit down and just talk. Prepare yourself for opinions,  Q&A and some bantering. Enjoy! Check out our parent company Female Strength Academy - The only online resource created by and for female strength athletes. Eat for Strength and Eat for Strength - Cut courses are now LIVE! A Complete Guide to Intuitive Eating (Ebook) We would LOVE to hear from you. Suggestions? Feedback? Stories? We want it all. Shoot us an email at EMPOWEREDBYIRON@GMAIL.COM and we might just share your story on our next episode. If you love Empowered by Iron, take 5 minutes and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. With your help, we can reach more people and spread our message of strength and empowerment. Check out our sponsor of this episode: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out their merch! Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron

Protein: How Much Do You Really Need?  Today we do a deep dive into the last decade of sports nutrition research regarding protein intake in strength athletes.  Join us as we breakdown how much protein is enough, when and why you need it, protein quality, and how consuming more protein than you need can hinder your performance in training. Hint: It’s not as much as you think. We would LOVE to hear from you. Suggestions? Feedback? Stories? We want it all. Shoot us an email at EMPOWEREDBYIRON@GMAIL.COM and we might just share your story on our next episode. If you love Empowered by Iron, take 5 minutes and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. With your help, we can reach more people and spread our message of strength and empowerment. Check out our sponsor of this episode: Fear Her Fight Athletics : “We are an athletic lifestyle brand designed to allow athletes to harness their confidence from winning the platform to fighting the patriarchy. FHF appeals to those that support women's rights and believe there is room for everyone in the strength world.” Womxn’s Strength Summit : “A day for women to collaborate and grow in their fitness endeavors.” When: July 15th, 2018 Where: Northwest Strength & Conditioning in Lakewood, WA Buy Tickets HERE Or if you cannot attend this event, please consider donating to Fear Her Fight HERE Where you can find Fear Her Fight: Instagram: @fearherfightathletics Facebook: Fear Her Fight Athletics Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron Highlights: 1:45 - What is a protein? 6:15 - The optimal protein intake for strength athletes & why you shouldn’t eat more. 18:00 - Meal timing...in terms of protein. 25:00 - Protein quality and some bantering.

Smart Fit Girls: The Heroes We Wished We Had  As young girls, most of us battled with our own demons surrounding food, body image and community. In out adult years, most of us take step to rectify these broken relationships, but sometimes it takes years and we never are truly fixed. Chrissy Chard and Kellie Walters saw this scenario and asked the obvious question: Can we prevent young girls from ever having to go through what we all wish we didn’t? In today’s episode, we sit down with the two founders of Smart Fit Girls to discuss how SFG began, their own personal journeys and what is on the horizon for this incredible organization. By the end of this interview, you will agree with us that Chrissy and Kellie are the heroes we wished we had. Where you can reach Smart Fit Girls… Instagram: @smartfitgirls Facebook: facebook.com/smartfitgirlsinc Email: smartfitgirls@gmail.com Website: smartfitgirls.org Smart Fit Girls present a two-day EmPOWERlifting event! When: September 21st & 22nd. Where: Fort Collins, CO and Fort Collins, CO greater area. Where You Can Get More Information: empowerlifting.org   VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. Consider donating your time for this amazing cause. We would LOVE to hear from you. Suggestions? Feedback? Stories? We want it all. Shoot us an email at EMPOWEREDBYIRON@GMAIL.COM and we might just share your story on our next episode. If you love Empowered by Iron, take 5 minutes and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. With your help, we can reach more people and spread our message of strength and empowerment. Check out our sponsor of this episode: Fear Her Fight Athletics : “We are an athletic lifestyle brand designed to allow athletes to harness their confidence from winning the platform to fighting the patriarchy. FHF appeals to those that support women's rights and believe there is room for everyone in the strength world.” Womxn’s Strength Summit : “A day for women to collaborate and grow in their fitness endeavors.” When: July 15th, 2018 Where: Northwest Strength & Conditioning in Lakewood, WA Buy Tickets HERE Or if you cannot attend this event, please consider donating to Fear Her Fight HERE Where you can find Fear Her Fight: Instagram: @fearherfightathletics Facebook: Fear Her Fight Athletics Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron Highlights: 1:00 - Who is Smart Fit Girls? And what is it, exactly? 4:20 - Kellie and Chrissy’s story. How did Smart Fit Girls start? 13:00 - Empowerlifting event (www.empowerlifting.org) 20:00 - Their on-going research 22:45 - Teaching nutrition in Smart Fit Girls 28:00 - What Chrissy and Kellie know now that they wish they knew when they started...

Goals or Limits? - Episode 76 Have you ever gotten so close to some crazy big goals and suddenly realized you’re capable of more than you ever dreamed possible?  Today we discuss how your BIG goals could actually begin to be a limiting factor in your progress as an athlete. We also dive into the mental health aspect of training and discuss some fine lines between training as a healthy outlet vs an avoidance tactic. We would LOVE to hear from you. Suggestions? Feedback? Stories? We want it all. Shoot us an email at EMPOWEREDBYIRON@GMAIL.COM and we might just share your story on our next episode. If you love Empowered by Iron, take 5 minutes and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. With your help, we can reach more people and spread our message of strength and empowerment. Check out our sponsors: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out their merch! Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron HIGHLIGHTS: 00:30 - Are your goals limitation? 12:17 - Coping mechanism or is lifting an unhealthy avoidance technique

That's Not A Compliment... - Episode 75 Don’t you just LOVE when someone feels it is their duty to make comments about your body? Whether it’s a family member, a friend or some rando in the gym, people still believe that their thoughts or feelings about our bodies (positive or negative) somehow matter. Well they don’t. Join us today for some storytime and little bit of ranting on this particular subject. We would LOVE to hear your stories. Shoot us an email at EMPOWEREDBYIRON@GMAIL.COM and we might just share your story on our next episode. If you love Empowered by Iron, take 5 minutes and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. With your help, we can reach more people and spread our message of strength and empowerment. Check out our sponsors: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out their merch! Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron  

Stacy Burr: In Control & Unstoppable Today’s episode is a little different than our normal interview. This week Stacy ‘Bama’ Burr joins us to discuss what the f*ck has been going on with her lately, the Kern US Open in San Diego, CA on May 12th and some of her recent revelations about life, love and happiness. We always love having Stacy on the podcast. She is force to be reckoned with. Make sure you check out Stacy at the Kern US Open. The event will be live streamed. Check it out by clicking the link HERE Where you can find Bama: Personal Instagram: @bamaburr Training Company: @bamabricksquadtraining Website: www.bamabricksquad.com E A T  F O R  S T R E N G T H 16 week online guided course teaching you how to fuel your body and eat for strength $150 for the 16 weeks Access to a secret Facebook page with weekly lesson and challenges to help guide your journey Weekly broadcasts with Kristin and Mary regarding weekly topics Group discussions and direct access to Kristin and Mary through a secret app (to be announced in the FB Group Page) Questions? Email us at empoweredbyiron@gmail.com or direct message us on Instagram (@empoweredbyiron) Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out their merch!   Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron

Acceptance - Episode 73 You are never going to get where you want to go if you don’t first honor and accept where you currently are. In today’s episode, we discuss Kristin’s nutritional protocol for injury healing, and then we dive into the topic of acceptance (especially as it pertains to your athletic journey).   Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out their merch!   Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron Highlights 00:25 - Kristin’s protocol for injury healing. 24:20 - Accepting where you are so you can get where you want to be.  

Tricia King: Elite Powerlifer - Episode 72 Today’s guest has only competed in two powerlifting meets but is already making gigantic strides in the sport! Tricia has overcome a whole hell of a lot to get to where she is today.  Listen up for an insanely inspiring story about sobriety, cancer survivorship, and unbelievable strength. In our first block, Kristin shares her first powerlifting meet experience. How she modified training, how she fueled herself on meet day and her overall feels towards powerlifting. In our second block, Tricia King joins us to share her story of survival, sobriety and smashing all the weights. Where you can find Tricia: Instagram: @triciaking2 Email: triciaking2@gmail.com Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out their merch! Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron Highlights 00:25 - Kristin’s 1st Powerlifting Meet Recap 17:36 - Interview with THE Tricia King <3

Menstrual Cycle, Eating for Strength & A Project of Passion - Episode 71 Surprise! Bonus Episode! In this episode we discuss menstrual cycles, training and nutrition. Then we dive into how body recomp is going for your fearless co-hosts. And FINALLY, we have a surprise for you. You won’t want to miss this. Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out their merch! Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron Highlights 0:30 - Manipulating training and nutrition around your menstrual cycle. 29:00 - Body Recomp Updates from Kristin and Mary 54:10 - We’ve got a SURPRISE for you!