You've heard us promote the benefits of lifting, you looked up the Starting Strength method and now you're ready to begin, but where do you start? Inna and Raina take a trip down memory lane to a time when their gym was all fitness-class based. They recall how Inna discovered the Starting Strength seminar which changed the course of Inna's career and impacted their own fitness in a big way. In this episode you will learn what the first step should be in your strength journey, how to begin liftin...
Oct 28, 2020•29 min
Self-improvement :the act or process of improving oneself by one's own actions. A simple definition for quite a complex task made even more challenging by a pandemic. Inna and Raina tackle the issue of self-improvement and discuss how vital our fitness regiment has become in light of heightened health concerns. As many of us struggle to rebuild our workout routines, just as many of us struggle to rebuild the social structure they've lost when gyms closed. Listen to this podcast as Inna tells you...
Oct 22, 2020•18 min
Phat Buddha is much more than just a wardrobe for working out. It's a fashion-forward, seamless-focused brand designed for your body, and a one-size fits all activewear brand. Founder Alissa Benishai has evolved Phat Buddha into more than just a fitness apparel brand, pivoting during the pandemic and collaborating with other big brands to help communities all over the world get back on their feet. We had the pleasure of chatting, not just with Alissa, but her mom too. From work-life to celebrity...
Oct 18, 2020•51 min
In this episode, "Overheard at the Gym" tackles Raina's pet peeve, poor bench press spotting skills. Have you ever had a spotter take the bar from you as you fought for the last rep? How mad did it make you?! Listen in as Raina discusses this hot topic at the end of the episode. Inna and Raina catch you up on trending fitness news and tackle your Q&A, but why is Inna so distracted during this episode? There's a dog in the recording studio! - Where do you purchase fitness equipment? - What co...
Oct 08, 2020•25 min
How do you know what's right for you when choosing a goal? Inna suggest that you consider starting with your health first and doing a "self-check in." Inna talks about how her work was negatively impacted by chronic pain while trying to build a fitness business. To hell with, "no pain-no gain," the world has changed and we need to do better with self care. At a time when soreness was a measurement for success in the gym, Inna was in search of a different way to do things and found her answer in ...
Oct 02, 2020•18 min
This episode is packed with trending news on TikTok, Facebook, Apple and Straight Talk advice from Inna on your Q & A submissions: Is walking real exercise? What is the most efficient calorie burn? Which barbell lift is Inna's favorite? What’s Raina's favorite fitness app and gym right now? - Hint, she can't stop dancing. Starting Strength Gyms are hiring! They have openings for SS coaches available now, at new locations all over the country with Starting Strength Portland coming soon. It's ...
Sep 24, 2020•22 min
Bloopers kick off this episode and we decided to leave them in because everybody could use a good laugh sometimes. If you're a personal brand this episode is for you. "How you feel about your body will directly impact how you come across on camera." We always recommend that our clients address nutrition and exercise before they tackle brand image. If you look good, you'll feel good and health is a top priority for business success. We discuss the most efficient way to get fit and how to make tim...
Sep 10, 2020•43 min
Whether you are raising children, running a business or managing a brand, tough love is sometimes a part of the process. Inna and Raina talk about how they have used tough love to help bring out the best in their clients and themselves. From fitness to fashion, image is everything because when you look good you feel good. Do you have a hard time taking feedback? Are you resistant to change? This podcast will help you understand how to interpret tough love without being defensive and learn how to...
Sep 02, 2020•24 min
Gyms are open in N.Y., or are they? Between limiting gyms to 33% occupancy, mandatory regulations, best practices established by the state and the growing expense of cleaning supplies how will gyms survive? Outdoor classes seem to be the hottest fitness trend right now, and most gyms are maintaining those classes in addition to indoor workouts. NYFC continues to lead the fight to get gyms up and running all over the state, the New York Fitness Coalition unites gyms. This weeks Q&A focuses on...
Aug 26, 2020•36 min
This Straight Talk with Inna was inspired by a message received from a listener who feels lost without her gym community. We get personal with co-host, Raina Butler as we tackle the topic of mental health and fitness. Raina talks about how losing her gym in the middle of a pandemic affected her physical and mental health. Raina is not alone, many of our listeners are suffering without the support of their fitness routines and the community that kept them strong. Rebuilding a fitness routine migh...
Aug 18, 2020•22 min
Let's hear it for the boys! This week we have a special episode for the men where we talk, workouts, strength and aesthetics. Want to know what Hugh Jackman does to get in Wolverine shape? Hugh weight trains to build mass and does rowing to shred, listen in for his workout secrets. This week's Q&A is all for the guys. The men want to know how to shrink their bellies, build a bigger chest and calves. Inna gives them some of her, "Straight Talk" on the subject. We close the episode with the, "...
Aug 11, 2020•29 min
Paul Horn, owner of Horn Strength & Conditioning out of LA, California sits down to talk about pivoting during the pandemic and what changes are happening to his gym. Paul's recent project, The Horn Strength Post-Workout Podcast, is an audio journey with a touch of whiskey, training and entertainment. Listen, subscribe and enjoy the show. https://www.hornstrength.com/ ttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMhPWIik-2PsDjl91rXuCA https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-horn-strength-post-workout-...
Aug 09, 2020•27 min
Every episode opens with a weekly news segment where you get caught up on fitness industry news. -This week we review Cathe Freidrich's On-Demand workouts and chat about how they helped Raina stay creative with her own classes. Cathe deserves 5 stars for her quality content and professionalism. In today's topic we tackle fitness certifications, do they really protect the instructor? Which certification are best to have? Are fitness certifications a scam? We discuss what's actually required by th...
Jul 29, 2020•50 min
In this episode Inna Koppel talks about the obsession over belly fat and why women allow it to define them. In 2018, at a speaking engagement Inna predicted that "this state of being is not going to be forever, you will face illness, you will age, you will not care about some belly fat. And if life has not taught you yet, it will..." Check out this episode for Inna’s simple plan on how to lose belly fat and start feeling good. Episode links: Straight Talk with Inna event: https://youtu.be/XrYthl...
Jul 21, 2020•17 min
Welcome to our first kids edition Fortnite in the Olympics,what has the world come to? Joe Wicks gives back to kids in a big way and becomes the world’s PE teacher. From dining out to camping, we rate summer activities. Is chasing after your kid a sport? No, but it should be! Check out Mommy Poppin’s website for the best activities to do with your kids. Tiktok, is it safe for your kids? "Overhead at the Gym" Raina talks about her pet peeves as a children’s fitness instructor Episode links: https...
Jul 16, 2020•23 min
Are you lacking motivation? In this episode Inna delivers some straight talk about how to get started and how to stop making excuses. Lose weight or start working out first? What do you think? Raina opted out of exercise during the lockdown but her daughter held her accountable to training. Fitness gave us structure and that's what we miss the most about going to the gym. Are you a dog owner who loves to walk your pup? Did your dogs help to keep you in shape during quarantine? Animal rescue orga...
Jul 14, 2020•20 min
Check out our next episode of Inside Fitness Now! Arizona orders all bars and gyms to close -Shoutout to Robert Santana, owner of Weights & Plates - Nike cuts jobs and lululemon set to acquire home fitness startup, MIRROR for 500M -Review of the on-demand classes from TITLE Boxing -Inna answers this weeks Q&A on what the future of fitness will be. "Overheard at the Gym," discusses body odor! Listen, subscribe and enjoy the show. https://www.insidefitnessnow.com/podcast
Jul 09, 2020•22 min
Inna and Raina talk fitness industry news, find out what gyms are closing and what gyms are thriving in the new normal. Everyone’s teaching online classes, are you covered legally? Raina reviews YMCA’s new virtual workout platform, YMCA 360. The podcast closes with Raina's favorite gossip segment, "Overheard at the Gym," where they discuss their biggest pet peeves as fitness instructors. Show Links: https://ymca360.org/ https://www.insidefitnessnow.com/ ttps://startingstrength.com/gyms http://lo...
Jun 29, 2020•23 min
Straight Talk with Inna is a special weekly segment where Inna discusses everything strength. Inna tells you why she’s so passionate about women choosing strength first and how the barbell program became the gem of her gym. Inna talks about how she felt walking into her first Starting Strength seminar and how it changed her life. Starting Strength helped her feel more comfortable with an athletic build in a fitness world where skinny was the idealized form of sexy. https://www.insidefitnessnow.c...
Jun 29, 2020•19 min
After a decade in the fitness industry. Woodmere Fitness Club closes as gyms are shuttered all over New York amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to owner Inna Koppel discuss why she made the decision to close and what her plans are for the future. Inna and Raina take you down memory lane and introduce you to Inside Fitness Now. Website: https://www.insidefitnessnow.com/ Inna Koppel Starting Strength coach: https://startingstrength.com/author/inna-koppel-ssc
Jun 29, 2020•24 min
