The Strength Academy

Moving Forward: Giving Back - Episode 49 Where has time gone?! We’re coming up on our 1 year anniversary at Empowered by Iron!! Tune in for our exciting new mission going into this 2nd year and how YOU can help make a difference in the strength community.

Coping with the Monotony of Training - Episode 48 Training is a grind, it’s monotonous.  You have to be okay with the grind - it's not for everyone. In this episode we break down how to assess your goals and feelings about training, and turn them into a way to get through the grind or move on to better things.

Cultivating Gym Culture - Episode 47 How closely is your training environment tied to your success? In this episode we define good gym culture, what it is not, and how to cultivate your own.

Turn Your Setback into a Comeback - Episode 46 Injuries happen, but are you going to let them take you out completely? Today we talk about overcoming injuries, mental wins and choosing to turn your setback into a comeback.

Meal Prep: Do or Don't - Episode 45 Does the thought of meal prep make you anxious?  Maybe you’re doing it wrong!  Today we discuss various methods of meal prep to help fit your personality and schedule.  

Breaking Through Mental and Physical Sticking Points - Episode 44 Plateaus happen to everyone. Whether it’s in life or lifting, we all have sticking points (both mental and physical), we have to get through. In this episode, we talk about these barriers, discuss some tricks to overcome them, and share a little of our own personal sticking points.

Powerlifting Technique Remedies - Episode 43 We are always chasing personal records (PRs) , but at what cost? Many athletes throw technique out the window (intentionally or not) to achieve their goals, and tend to neglect the long term consequences of their technical mishaps. In this episode we discuss some common powerlifting technical errors and remedies to help correct these issues. We want you to be able to lift healthy for a long, long time! To inquire about Powerlifting Coaching, email Mary at barebonestraining@gmail.com For nutrition, email Kristin at fiercelyfueled@gmail.com

Living a Proactive Life - Episode 42 There are times in life where you have to make some tough decisions. Taking a proactive approach rather than a reactive one will benefit you in the long run. Don’t let a someone else make your decision for you. Plan and take action...be the eye of your own storm. In this episode we share the exciting (and scary) proactive decision we have made. Change is scary, but we’re ready!! Carolina Fitness Equipment in Charlotte Follow Chris Gulley: @relentless_fitness_cjg  Follow Bare Bones Barbell: @barebonesbarbell

Compete as you train, train as you compete - Episode 41 What do you do when you step up to the bar? Do you stomp your feet? Slap your legs? Yell? Or are you cool, calm and collected? Today we talk about different types of lifters, how we lift and what is wrong with you if you aren’t yelling to the skies before every lift. Hint: if you aren't outwardly aggressive or angry, it doesn't mean you aren't a force to be reckoned with in the platform. You do you, girl. 

Bend But Don't Break: Lifting & Relationships - Episode 40 Opposites attract, right? But what do you do when your significant other isn’t into the fitnasss as much as you are? In this episode we discuss our relationships, what we do to maintain the peace and some amateur advice for navigating relationships and lifting.