Topics discussed: (00:09) - What does it mean to bias a muscle? (02:08) - How can we get rid of love handles around the hip? (07:58) - Biasing muscles is often misunderstood (10:28) - Line of pull (19:32) - Why does form matter? (22:41) - Bringing in the data (30:18) - Mind to muscle connection (39:28) - What's the best way to gauge your recovery? Need optimized training programs for your goals? Come train with me! Click HERE to sign up! Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens ...
Jul 08, 2025•48 min•Ep. 187
You've probably been hearing about a new supplement a lot lately and based on my DMs on Instagram, you've got a lot of questions about it. So in this episode I answer some of the common questions I've been getting about NAD+, as well as talk about supplements in general. Topics discussed: (00:07) - This supplement is popping up everywhere (01:34) - Where I see people jumping in too deep (06:09) - What bothers me around the supplement conversations (15:56) - What boosts NAD+ naturally? (23:37) - ...
Jul 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 186
Topics discussed: (00:09) - Eternal vs handsome? (01:14) - Summer brings on the fear of fat (02:47) - Navigating BBQ's in the summer (06:30) - The pros and cons of tactics that people use (21:25) - Alex doesn't like intermittent fasting, Lindsay does (24:00) - Bringing your own food to events (34:02) - It's important to look ahead when you're making your plan (38:06) - Fat loss shouldn't be your goal 24x7...
Jun 23, 2025•47 min•Ep. 185
📅 My Summer 3x/Week Program This is exactly why I’m so excited about my 3x/week summer program launching June 23rd! I’ve designed it with: 👉 2 half-body days + 1 full-body day — perfectly balanced to hit your weekly volume targets. 👉 Thoughtful exercise pairing that ensures you’re getting the most bang for your buck without leaving you exhausted. 👉 Biomechanics-based programming that prioritizes effective muscle growth — because knowing how to design a plan is just as important as how many d...
Jun 20, 2025•26 min•Ep. 184
Need to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! Topics discussed in this episode: (00:08) - Something that trips up a lot of women in their fitness journey (01:08) - Free trial available now! (02:12) - Feelings vs data (17:54) - Why maintenance sometimes doesn't work for women (19:58) - The diet fatigue trap (23:25) - What about metabolic adaptation? Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest...
Jun 16, 2025•33 min•Ep. 182
Need to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! Topics discussed: (00:08) - Feelings vs data series (02:49) - Our feelings get so loud (06:40) - I followed your plan and it's not working!? (10:17) - Let's actually look at the data (20:10) - How do we analyze the data? (34:06) - Reminder: Free trial week on Lindsay's training app Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it ...
Jun 13, 2025•37 min•Ep. 183
Need to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!! My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of programs to choose from. MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes! Courses...
Jun 06, 2025•32 min•Ep. 180
Topics discussed: (00:08) - Learning together to be the best version of ourselves (00:52) - Trying to be intentional about my work (03:33) - Summer and new schedules (05:53) - Why do people feel like they fall off track in summer? (10:55) - You have to learn how to catch excuses (22:22) - Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it kind? (31:11) - The power is outside you or empowering Need to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign...
Jun 02, 2025•34 min•Ep. 181
Sign up for the Build.With.Me Group Coaching I mentioned -> here Need to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!! My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! Membership gives you access to…. Training App with doz...
May 24, 2025•35 min•Ep. 179
Topics discussed in this episode: (00:08) - Our theme for May (01:51) - You can't just read a book and except your mindset to improve (04:18) - You are going to have to make some sort of sacrifice (16:38) - Why does your mind matter when it comes to fitness? (19:55) - What is a limiting belief? (27:51) - What if you shifted your soundtrack? (32:17) - One of my limiting beliefs (40:41) - What soundtracks are you rewriting this week? Come train with me! Click HERE to sign up! Membership gives you ...
May 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 177
Topics discussed in this episode: (00:08) - A very important muscular topic today (01:57) - What do the numbers show us? (20:09) - Easy gainers vs hard gainers (24:13) - What about genetics? (36:50) - Where hard gainers often go wrong (44:22) - Signs of a slow muscle gainer (47:43) - My plans for the next year Get on the Newsletter HERE ! Don’t miss out on free recipes and tips to help you hit your goals! Need to learn how to train smart and eat smart so you can hit your goals?? Join the Lifting...
May 16, 2025•56 min•Ep. 178
I'm discussing the truth about "Lifting Heavy" in group fitness. Sources (Research Show Notes) Schoenfeld BJ et al. (2016). Longer Interset Rest Periods Enhance Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy in Resistance-Trained Men . J Strength Cond Res, 30 (7):1805-12. PMID: 26605807 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Grgic J et al. (2017). The effects of short versus long inter-set rest intervals on measures of muscle hypertrophy: A systematic review . Eur J Sport Sci, 17 (8): 983-993. PMID: 28641044 pubmed.ncbi.nlm....
May 12, 2025•44 min•Ep. 176
Topics discussed in this episode: (00:07) - What we're talking about in this episode (00:49) - We hear a lot about reverse dieting (05:23) - My mindset made journal (09:02) - What we're talking about this episode (11:00) - What is reverse dieting and how is it done? (24:33) - Is reverse dieting optimal? (29:24) - What I did instead of reverse dieting (30:58) - What are the benefits of a faster return to maintenance? (35:16) - Psychological benefits (39:55) - How to estimate your maintenance calo...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 175
If you've spent any time in the evidence-based fitness world, you've no doubt come across his work. Eric is a coach, athlete, author, researcher, and educator. He’s one of the minds behind 3DMJ—helping natural bodybuilders and strength athletes reach their best without sacrificing their health—and the author of The Muscle & Strength Pyramid books, The Nutrition Coach's Guide to Bodybuilding , and countless research reviews. What I love most about Eric is that he bridges the gap between scien...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 174
New Training Starting TODAY!!!! This is my current program 5x/wk glute and delt emphasis Home and gym althernatives included! COME train with me!!! join HERE Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of programs to choose from. MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes! Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat How to set up a Fat Loss plan Setting up your Muscle building phase. Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals $500 worth in give aways mont...
Apr 14, 2025•23 min•Ep. 173
Little improvements compounded over time make for the dramatic change we're looking for. Topics discussed : (00:07) - 2 weeks into my cut (02:28) - Clarifying a six pack (03:29) - The differences in woman's bodies (04:57) - My personal training updates (12:04) - Something I experience every time I'm in a fat loss phase (19:52) - Learning to tell myself a different narrative (27:35) - Work builds momentum (30:02) - The daily habits that make a difference for me New Training Starts Monday! It’s my...
Apr 11, 2025•42 min•Ep. 172
Come join the LiftingLindsay training!! Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of programs to choose from. MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes! Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat How to set up a Fat Loss plan Setting up your Muscle building phase. Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals $500 worth in give aways monthly Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be. bi Weekly L...
Apr 07, 2025•39 min•Ep. 171
Follow Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple HERE on Instagram. Also check out MASS Research Review . Topics discussed: (00:07) - Introducing Dr. Lauren (01:33) - Why did you want to do studies on women? (04:09) - What were your findings about cycle syncing? (09:20) - What's the danger in basing information on rodent research? (15:23) - When should we blanket all women as being the same? (28:34) - How do oral contraceptives affect muscle growth? (32:24) - Should women train fasted? (38:28) - What's the anabo...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 170
🔥 Sign up for my Newsletter for more free content! Sign up HERE Topics discussed: (00:07) - Hello, I'm Lindsay (01:26) - Step up tips (05:13) - Lifting in your socks (10:51) - What you should be looking for in training shoes? (12:06) - Look for a flat sole (14:56) - Look for good traction Click HERE to sign up for my BeStrong training programs and community. My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your go...
Mar 28, 2025•18 min•Ep. 169
Your frequently asked questions about fitness trends answered! Topics : (00:07) - Welcome (01:18) - Why do we need to take creatine? (08:39) - Is cardio necessary for fat loss? (16:50) - How creatine works (19:46) - No matter what I do, creatine hurts my stomach? (25:04) - Thoughts on codes and affiliates (26:34) - What timing is best for creatine? (27:51) - Gummies vs pills vs powder (30:59) - Is intermittent fasting helpful or harmful? (40:48) - What does "lifting heavy" mean? (45:39) - Do lif...
Mar 24, 2025•51 min•Ep. 168
Click HERE to sign up for my BeStrong training programs and community. Topics in this episode: (00:09) - Dealing with the scale (00:54) - What is it about a number on the scale? (08:07) - Thinking a number equals happiness (13:24) - Don't start with vague goals (14:54) - What does gaining muscle and losing fat actually look like? (17:45) - If the scale didn't exist, what metrics would you use? (19:37) - What is the hedonic treadmill? (27:37) - Your assignment My Community BeStrong provides both ...
Mar 17, 2025•32 min•Ep. 167
Topics discussed in the episode: (00:08) - I'm in a cut right now (02:03) - Quick recap of my recent fitness journey (05:18) - Learning to be flexible (07:53) - Where I'm at today (09:13) - A reason I celebrate (13:25) - The power of the pause (18:26) - Find fat loss friendly drinks (25:30) - The magic of Inositol (32:32) - Recapping the episode Sign up for Newsletter HERE to get a lot of these recipes for free. Favorite tea HERE Inositol HERE Recipe for Raspberry Lemonade 1 ¾ cups all-natural z...
Mar 14, 2025•38 min•Ep. 166
Let’s get into the numbers —because I know some of you love having a plan. Want me to take the guesswork out of training! Click HERE to sign up for my training app and BeStrong Community!! If you’re training 3x per week , your weekly sets should look something like this: Training Days | Weekly Sets | Sets Per Workout | Exercises Per Workout 3x per week | 18 sets | 6 sets | 2 exercises 3x per week | 24 sets | 8 sets | 3 exercises 2x per week | 16 sets | 8 sets | 3 exercises 💡 More isn’t always b...
Mar 10, 2025•24 min•Ep. 165
Announcing!!! NEW programming starts TODAY in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! This is a 4x/wk program with gym and home alternatives. it’s focus in muscle and strength! I also have a 3x a week program with gym and home alternatives starting too! We are including a fun plank and push up challenge too! Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!! Topics discussed in this episode: (00:08) - One of the most frustrating strug...
Mar 03, 2025•23 min•Ep. 164
Announcing!!! NEW programming starts THIS MONDAY!!! March 3rd in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! This is a 4x/wk program with gym and home alternatives. it’s focus in muscle and strength! I also have a 3x a week program with gym and home alternatives starting too! We are including a fun plank and push up challenge too! Come join 1200 women who are working hard to become their healthiest selves! and doing it the RIGHT WAY!! Topics discussed in this episode: (00:07) - Walking you th...
Feb 28, 2025•41 min•Ep. 163
Announcing!!! NEW programming starts TODAY!!! in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! This is a 4x/wk program with gym and home alternatives. Topics discussed: (00:07) - My question for you! (03:15) - What is the Aha moment? (10:36) - Why do we get stuck without doing? (11:55) - How do we turn knowledge into action? (26:42) - Your challenge (31:25) - New training program My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier th...
Feb 24, 2025•33 min•Ep. 162
NEW programming starts MONDAY February in the LiftingLindsay App. Click HERE to sign up! It’s my personal training with a glute and delt emphasis. It’s a higher frequency program that follows the same principles I shared here in this podcast episode. Topics discussed: (00:10) - How often should I train a muscle group? (01:39) - When do people use higher frequency programming? (05:15) - Minimal effort vs maximal effort (10:40) - High reps vs low rep training (17:37) - The realities of building mu...
Feb 14, 2025•32 min•Ep. 161
In this episode, I explore the intricate relationship between caloric deficits and sleep quality, discussing how reducing calorie intake can disrupt sleep patterns. I highlight the importance of recognizing signs of fatigue and knowing when to adjust your diet or lifestyle for better health. Finally, I address various factors contributing to sleep disturbances in the context of dieting and offer tips for improving sleep hygiene. Topics discussed in this episode : (00:08) - Why does calorie defic...
Jan 20, 2025•25 min•Ep. 160
My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! Sign up HERE . Topics discussed in this episode: (00:36) - One of the most misunderstood and triggering topics (06:54) - You need to choose and stick to a timeframe (10:38) - Eat as much as you can while seeing the rate of fat loss that's practical (11:52) - Why does hunger happen? (17:41) - Hunger doesn't mean you're doing something wrong (18:10) - Pra...
Jan 13, 2025•43 min•Ep. 159
NEW programming started MONDAY December 30th in the LiftingLindsay App. It’s not too late to join! Sign up HERE My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of programs to choose from. MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes! Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat How to set up a Fat Loss plan Setting up your Muscle building phase. C...
Jan 06, 2025•32 min•Ep. 158
