New Year…New Podcast Format!? HECK YES! Over the years, there have been a few evolutions of the Fitness Hacks Podcast as I work to provide better information and tips in ways that hopefully help more and more.
That’s why this year, I want to start a new format with more videos but also new segments. In the past I’ve focused a lot on mindset and motivation tips. And this is partly because mindset matters so much and I’m able to cover more on macros and workout tips on my YouTube and my blog.
But nothing is ever enough, RIGHT?! That’s why I wanted to create new segments that dive more into the questions, comments and concerns you all have. I want to go over macro hacks, meal prepping, recipes, workout and exercise tweaks, prehab tips and more.
I also want to invite GUESTS onto the show to share their expertise and help us all see another new perspective to keep moving forward. So as I plan out the episodes for this year, I’d first love to hear from all of you! Comment below about what you’d like to learn about and even who you’d like to hear from on the show! Here’s to a fabulous 2023 and season of the Fitness Hacks Podcast!
I would love to hear a lot more about reverse dieting – especially after menopause. I’d also love to deep dive into cardio. Pam keeps emphasizing to walk and cut back on running. The problem my brain can’t comprehend it no matter if I am doing what she says. I would love more and more and more about these two topics. Lol
I’d like to know more about exercise and food plans to balance with a busy day.
I’m still confused about how to best utilize the Macro Hacks program to best meet my needs. Nutrition is m biggest challenge, so anything related to macros would be awesome .
Sounds great ! I’d love to hear you debate with Greg Doucette : you are all about macros, he’s all about calories in/calories out. And you’re both deeply passionate about health and fitness. The debate would be so interesting ! !
More about your coaches. When you purchase a coaching package, what does a coaching session entail. How often do you touch base with your coach… Does the coach review your daily macro menu and make suggestions…???
More on supplements. I’ve had trouble purchasing RDS supplants. So for example if RDS is out of Creatine, what should I look for in another brand.
Who is best suited for a particular supplement. When taking a cocktail of supplements, how and when. A chart would be helpful.
Who should Not be taking a particular supplement due to medical conditions such as thyroid or high blood pressure…
What indications are there that one is properly metabolizing the protein in supplements vs meat. Supplements make macro monitoring easier but use up a lot of calories. So how can the trade off be accessed.
I would love to hear some suggestions on when you want to be good and your spouse wants to snack at night. Mine is definitely a “feeder” and wants company when he eats junk to make himself feel better about that choice.
Goals – I only have a toned weight measure look goal. I used to run but not feeling motivated to do that but can’t come up with another goal. I heard about ever whatever 29029 but that is $5000. I’ve done Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon. Trying to figure goals to strive for vs just being in shape.
Please offer some feedback on use of vital wheat gluten. I love baked goods and I like to include this in my options in addition to protein powder.
Happy New Year, Cori!
Your podcast has been my best companion during the past couple of years. I often play back some episodes over and over when I need motivation or a little nudge 😉
I’d love to hear more about the science of macros and how they affect body composition; how to get back on track after a setback; metabolic adaptation and reverse dieting.
As for guests, it would be awesome to listen to you interviewing someone like James Clear, author of Atomic Habits.
All the best!
I love the nerdy stuff you do. thank you for always including references. I love to read them. I like how you mention what the research says? Nutrition topics: Protein– such a big topic but so many questions: Bad for kidneys? Almond, cashew, oat milk bad for body & environment? Supplements? Ways to reduce inflammation for those with osteoarthritis. Movement patterns: how to stay mobile and strong as we age. Flexibility vs. mobility-how important? Collagen? Okay to add to hot liquids? Psychology of motivation, willpower, and what actually get results. Those are some quick topics off the top of my brain. Thank you!!
I am setting up a CPT business with in home visits, elderly at first, focus on building home/,out of gym fitness. You are a support for ME to get fit as well as learning more about fitness and strength. I am a retired RN so have a good foundation and am 63 so need to learn fast!
I love your energy though sometimes have to review what you say as it flies by quite fast (you talk too fast for me sometimes).
I will be listening to yr podcast in this new year!
More recipes!!!
Menopause weight gain and how to lose the weight.
Thank you for the opportunity to give suggestions!
I would like to learn more about prehab. Also, I like the idea of talking more about recipes. I feed a couple of hungry guys in my house who appreciate my desire to help them stay healthy but they don’t always appreciate how the healthy stuff tastes.
Thank you Cori 🙂
Hey M.F. I just talked to Pamela as well. She’ll be sharing more tips and I’m going to touch on this on my coaching call today too! 🙂 But love these topics to share more on!
Great idea! Some hacks to make prep simple!
I would highly recommend starting with the “Beginners” section of the book. You’ll find it in the table of contents. No matter the goal I love having clients start there.
OMG I love Greg Doucette!
Hi Diane. I have my Meet The Team Page if you want to learn more about anyone on my staff (https://redefiningstrength.com/meet-the-team/) and I select your coach personally. But in terms of how the actual coaching works, it depends. It’s custom, and when I say that, I mean that. While you do get certain videos and such that I think EVERYONE needs as part of it as bonus, because each person needs different resources and touch points, I really do believe in tailoring it to how you communicate. Daily messaging, calls as needed, meal plans, recipes, form videos…I have clients who do workouts with me and those who don’t. The key is getting to your goal and designing your program to address that!
Great ideas!
Interesting! Great subject to chat about even going into how lifestyle changes can impact old routines with others! I can tell you personally, I may plan in a snack for myself when I know Ryan is eating at another time or even enjoy a water with fruit or carbonated something to not feel like I’m missing out. But if it is the “being bad” too maybe even discussing with him his mindsets and making changes together can be key!
Trying to figure out and set new goals is a great topic!
That’s a very specific question 🙂
Thank you! And great ideas! Love those subjects to discuss!
Awesome!
Some great topics in there. Because this covers a few of them also wanted to share this – https://redefiningstrength.com/is-increasing-protein-why-every-diet-works/
Welcome to the best job in the world 😉
For sure a very important subject that will need multiple segments. Also wanted to share this too – https://redefiningstrength.com/4-tips-for-avoiding-the-dreaded-menopausal-weight-gain/
WOO HOO! For sure will cover both! So maybe some sneaky ways to hit your macros with a family!
Hi Cori; I’d like to have some vegan athletes on your podcast: Robert cheeke (who built 40 pounds of muscle WITHOUT any protein powder) as a plant based athlete is mesmerizing. He also promotes a macro split of 80carbs/10protein and 10% fat (how does he make that work?) I think he has some wisdom to share. Also; Samantha Shorkey: bikini model on her plant based diet and exercise. (she won the Swarzenegger bikini competition 2x). She promotes a lot of cardio in addition to weight training which confuses me as it contradicts what I heard you say as it could catabolize muscle.
I would love to learn about the terminology trainers use when designing workout plans. I can not even think of the words. I get lost. Also, more basic full body workouts. Thanks Cori
Hi Kendyra! So glad you were on that coaching call tonight. So fun getting to chat! And I’m so excited to see your continued process with coaching. And yes! Love having on other athletes and coaches with different perspectives, dietary preferences and training routines. Helps us all see the opportunity out there to create our unique lifestyle balance. And bodybuilding is definitely a sport with training cycles and different “extremes.” Athletes train in unique ways to achieve greatness in their sport. Getting stage lean isn’t a sustainable level of leanness and there is a difference between in season and out of season training. Those elite athletes will lose muscle while getting ready for a show, it’s why they do the bulk in the off season. They will then increase cardio prior to a show, knowing they will lose muscle. But it is with a strategy. So actually her routines are very “normal” for competitors and are in line with what I was describing about steady state cardio being catabolic, not contradictory. She does her cardio “knowing” this but also knowing it is needed for competition. Also her sessions aren’t extremely long even though more frequent as she peaks for comp. It’s key we also then realize that how we design our cardio vs our strength can change how things work together. Like my endurance athletes, to help them retain lean muscle, we design strength workouts in specific ways and adjust their nutrition so they can do high mileage and not just lose all of their strength and muscle. Also not all cardio is the same. But again, bodybuilding athletes train that way to reach, unmaintainable long-term, low levels of body fat to hit an elite level for shows. It’s why those two examples rocked their sports! They were comfortable being super uncomfortable and being super rigid and disciplined when needed. Also knowing the cycles over the year to”bulk” back up. Such an interesting sport! Anyway I will stop geeking out! I’ve loved training athletes though for shows but it is definitely different than getting lean for life. 🙂
Interesting topic! I’d be curious to hear terms that would be beneficial to dive into! Although I’m sure I can come up with some…maybe discussing specific training techniques even!
I would like to know what ratio of macros you should be on after six weeks of three macro rotations. What is a suggested maintenance macro ratio?
So it depends on what 6 week cycle you did and what goals you hit and then what your focus is during maintaining. If you did a 6 week cycle from my Macro Hacks, I highly recommend checking out the Maintenance Macros section of the program as it talks about different ways to transition and even maintain your results based on your balance!