The Strength Academy

Auxiliary, accessory, oh my! In today’s episode, we discuss the difference between the two, how often you should be switching things up, muscle confusion, and why all of this is important for competition day. Enjoy!   Sign up for the Female Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our weekly seminars/podcast recordings: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/product-category/membership/   Check out our nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN.  Intuitive Athlete Nutrition Coaching - Online intuitive eating nutrition coaching for female strength athletes. Coached by Dr. Mary Morton, PhD, CISSN.   Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron   Join our women’s only Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/femalestrengthacademy  

Believe it or not, 2020 likely won’t be the only time you’re finding yourself starting again. Starting again can be a little discouraging. We compare ourselves to where we were before we had to take a break, and that can lead into a slippery slope of questioning if you’ll ever be that strong & dedicated again. In today’s episode we talk about how you’re likely in a better position than you think you are, comparison, and the science behind taking time off from training.   Sign up for the Female Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our weekly seminars/podcast recordings: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/product-category/membership/   Check out our nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN.  Intuitive Athlete Nutrition Coaching - Online intuitive eating nutrition coaching for female strength athletes. Coached by Dr. Mary Morton, PhD, CISSN.   Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron   Join our women’s only Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/femalestrengthacademy  

Extreme weight loss in athletes looks a little different than what you’re probably imagining, but it has the potential to do similar damage. Today we talk about how un-extreme extreme weight loss can be, what to do instead and why it is so important to consider your longevity in lifting when making any dieting decision.   Sign up for the Female Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our weekly seminars/podcast recordings: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/product-category/membership/   Check out our nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN.  Intuitive Athlete Nutrition Coaching - Online intuitive eating nutrition coaching for female strength athletes. Coached by Dr. Mary Morton, PhD, CISSN.   Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron   Join our women’s only Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/femalestrengthacademy  

Muscle soreness isn’t anything new to any of us, but some of us might be experiencing it more often than we would like. So that begs the question, is muscle soreness an indicator of training efficacy? Or is there something else at play?   Sign up for the Female Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our weekly seminars/podcast recordings: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/product-category/membership/   Check out our nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN.  Intuitive Athlete Nutrition Coaching - Online intuitive eating nutrition coaching for female strength athletes. Coached by Dr. Mary Morton, PhD, CISSN.   Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron   Join our women’s only Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/femalestrengthacademy  

Recovery isn’t just about ice baths and massages, in fact true recovery doesn’t have much to do with either of those things. In today’s episode we talk about recovery & how you can manage so you can dominate your training.   Sign up for the Female Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our weekly seminars/podcast recordings: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/product-category/membership/   Check out our nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN.  Intuitive Athlete Nutrition Coaching - Online intuitive eating nutrition coaching for female strength athletes. Coached by Dr. Mary Morton, PhD, CISSN.   Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron   Join our women’s only Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/femalestrengthacademy  

Today we talk all about metabolism! We discuss what your metabolism is, how cutting affects it, how to repair it, and why quick, hard cuts to make weight for a meet get more difficult with each attempt. Enjoy!   Sign up for the Female Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our weekly seminars/podcast recordings: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/product-category/membership/   Check out our nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN.  Intuitive Athlete Nutrition Coaching - Online intuitive eating nutrition coaching for female strength athletes. Coached by Dr. Mary Morton, PhD, CISSN.   Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron   Join our women’s only Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/femalestrengthacademy

2020 aside, you’ve likely been caught up in comparison-itis and have based your value as a person on a number (either a number on the bar or on the scale). Now throw 2020 into the mix and we’ve got quite a conundrum on our hands. Well, in today’s episode, we talk about not putting your worth, as a person, in the weight on the bar or a number on the scale. We talk about work ethic and letting that being your guiding light. Enjoy!   Sign up for the Female Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our weekly seminars/podcast recordings: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/product-category/membership/   Check out our nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN. https://www.fiercelyfueled.com/purchase.html Intuitive Athlete Nutrition Coaching - Online intuitive eating nutrition coaching for female strength athletes. Coached by Dr. Mary Morton, PhD, CISSN.   Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron   Join our women’s only Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/femalestrengthacademy  

Ever wake up 5lbs heavier than you were yesterday and wonder ‘what on earth is going on?!’ Well have no fear, we are here to break it down for you! On today’s episode, we discuss body weight fluctuations, why you didn’t actually gain 5lbs overnight, and some deeper discussions about body weight and self-worth. Enjoy!   Sign up for the Female Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our weekly seminars/podcast recordings: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/product-category/membership/   Check out our nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN. Intuitive Athlete Nutrition Coaching - Online intuitive eating nutrition coaching for female strength athletes. Coached by Dr. Mary Morton, PhD, CISSN.   Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron   Join our women’s only Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/femalestrengthacademy  

Are you setting yourself up for success in training? If you aren’t implementing pre & post-training nutrition, you are likely cutting your potential short in the gym & in your recovery. Today we discuss the ins and outs of pre and post-training nutrition, what you should do, and share our successes following these principles.   Sign up for the Female Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our weekly seminars/podcast recordings: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/product-category/membership/   Check out our nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN. Intuitive Athlete Nutrition Coaching - Online intuitive eating nutrition coaching for female strength athletes. Coached by Dr. Mary Morton, PhD, CISSN.   Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron   Join our women’s only Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/femalestrengthacademy  

You’ve likely heard about RPE training or have seen posts about AMRAPs. Have you ever stopped to wonder what that means or why coaches program it or how to incorporate into your training? Well, then this episode is for you! In today’s episode, we discuss autoregulation in training, what it means, how it can apply to you, and why it is a great tool to help increase your longevity in the sport!   Sign up for the Female Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our weekly seminars/podcast recordings: https://femalestrengthacademy.com/product-category/membership/   Check out our nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN. Intuitive Athlete Nutrition Coaching - Online intuitive eating nutrition coaching for female strength athletes. Coached by Dr. Mary Morton, PhD, CISSN.   Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron   Join our women’s only Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/femalestrengthacademy