Today we're doing a deep dive on one of our principles of being reasonably fit: making fitness fit into your life rather than letting it take over your life! While this is something we mention quite frequently, we wanted to take the opportunity to real dive into what this might look like in practice and how you can adapt this principle to your own life and individual circumstances! Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak TikTok: @jasonandla...
Dec 13, 2022•36 min•Ep. 33
Today we're addressing the types of questions we get asked the most, and breaking down why there's so much confusion in the fitness industry, whether or not the answers to these types of questions actually matter, and how we usually go about answering them! Our hope with this episode is that you leave with some more clarity about what's actually important, and you rid yourself of the stress that comes along with trying to "optimize" everything! Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfi...
Dec 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 32
In today's solo episode we're talking about how to take a more reasonable approach to nutrition and exercise during the holidays! We know this can be a sensitive topic, and things get emotional toward the end as Lauren re-lives some of her past experiences. If you're someone who feels a lot of anxiety and stress around food and exercise, especially around the holiday season, we hope this episode gives you some tools to help manage those emotions and approach the holidays with more self-compassio...
Nov 23, 2022•34 min•Ep. 31
Today's episode is all about training consideration for individual circumstances, and how you are NOT broken or destined to never workout again just because of an injury or diagnoses. We start off this episode solo, and then we bring in special guests Andrew Dettelbach and Katie Goss (co-founders of Whealth) who speak with us about training with and around hypermobility, pain and discomfort, and pelvic floor dysfunction. We think you're going to get a ton of value out of this episode and we can'...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 30
Today we have another solo episode and we're discussing which training modality is best! We take you on a journey through our 16-year careers as personal trainers (and even some of what we did before we were fitness professionals) to help paint a picture of how and why we've come to the conclusion that we have! Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak TikTok: @jasonandlaurenpak Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-r...
Nov 08, 2022•46 min•Ep. 29
Today we have a short and sweet, but super fun and goofy episode that started out about what's in our gym bags and spiraled into so much more! While it's a simple topic, we actually think the gym bag portion will be both informative and entertaining and you may come away with some new ideas for how to make your gym -going experience even better! Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak TikTok: @jasonandlaurenpak Links: RISE Program Free Down...
Nov 01, 2022•33 min•Ep. 28
In today's episode our guest Saman Munir talks to us about how she became a two time influencer (first in makeup and beauty and then in fitness.) She shares how negative feedback about her body and appearance as a young girl impacted her into adulthood, and how she's determined to break that cycle now. And she discusses the importance of representation of Muslim women in fitness. Saman is breaking stereotypes and boundaries left and right and we are so excited to share this episode with you! Fol...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 27
In today's episode our guest Hampton Liu chats with us about how to cultivate long-term fitness and happiness! He will have you believing in yourself and your abilities no matter your experience level with his encouraging and kind approach to exercise. With over 3 million subscribers on YouTube, Hampton is often referred to as the most wholesome creator on the internet. Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpo...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 26
In today's episode our guest Lucy Mountain chats with us about all things dismantling diet culture, and she shares her top strategies for training and programming for true beginners in the gym! Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak TikTok: @jasonandlaurenpak Follow Lucy: Instagram: @lucymountain TikTok: @lucymountain Nobs App...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 25
In today's episode our guest Jessie Mundell shares safe and effective strategies for training during pregnancy and postpartum, she sets the record straight on all things kegels, and she provides realistic and empowering information on how we can best support the fitness goals of our pre and postnatal community. Jessie is an absolutely expert in this field and we're very excited to be able to share all the gems she dropped in this episode with you! Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaur...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 24
Today we've got another highly requested guest in the house: Dr. Jen Fraboni aka @docjenfit! Jen joins Reasonably Fit to discuss why mobility training is crucial to your overall health, how you can easily sneak mobility training into your daily life, and why proper breathing is often the missing link in improving mobility. There are so many great takeaways from today's episode and we think you're going to love it! Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 23
Today we're joined by Ashley Mitchell aka @blackgirlmagicmama! Ashley is in no particular order a fitness instructor, a non-profit founder, a podcaster, a social justice advocate, an educator, a mom, a wife, a friend, and so much more. In today's episode Ashley shares her experiences as a woman of color working in the fitness space, and she provides tangible steps for how we can work toward more inclusion and equity within fitness. Links: The Courage Campaign - consider contributing to this wond...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 22
Today we're joined by Adriell Mayes aka @everygotdamdre! Dre puts a unique spin on kettlebell training with a heavy focus on unilateral movements, rotational lifts, and multi-planar work. In this episode we cover his training methodology, some of our thoughts on the fitness industry as it stands today, and how kettlebells can be a valuable tool for everyone from very beginner lifters to highly advanced athletes. Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: ...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 21
Our first guest interview is here! And today we're bringing you one of our most highly requested guests: Sohee Lee Carpenter! Sohee joins Reasonably Fit to discuss how self-compassion actually leads to better results in the gym, why we binge eat and strategies for overcoming binge eating, and how to walk the line between being pro-body autonomy, but anti-diet culture. We think you're going to get a lot out of today's episode! Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resourc...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 20
It's not in our nature to rant or complain, but when the question of what our biggest fitness industry pet peeves were came up, we suddenly found ourselves getting pretty fired up! Sometimes it feels good to get it all off your chest and that's exactly what we did in today's episode! Trainers using their bodies as a means to sell their products (7:35) When trainers say people are somehow more disciplined or motivated just because they train hard or go to failure in a few sets in their workouts (...
Aug 23, 2022•40 min•Ep. 19
RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) is something we utilize heavily in our programming, but there can be a lot of confusion around how to find the appropriate RPE, when to use RPE, and why we prefer RPE over exact percentages when it comes to a sustainable, long-term approach to training! Today we're breaking it all down in this deep dive into all things RPE! Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and La...
Aug 16, 2022•37 min•Ep. 18
Whether it's just a little cold or a longer term illness, we've all had to deal with navigating how to return to exercise after some time off due to being sick. Today we'll share some tips on how to manage this both from a physical and psychological standpoint! Links: ACSM Article on return to exercise after COVID RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak TikTok: @jasonandlaure...
Aug 09, 2022•36 min•Ep. 17
We're taking a look at some of the biggest health and fitness trends of 2022, sharing our thoughts and opinions on them, and giving each of them a rating on a scale of 1-10! Carnivore Diet (5:12) Wearable Technology (12:32) Home Gyms (22:11) Inclusive Fitness (27:50) Walking (38:50) Recovery Equipment (40:49) Resurgence of Bodybuilding (44:22) Reverse Walking (51:00) Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod J...
Aug 02, 2022•59 min•Ep. 16
Today's Q&A episode covers give of the questions we received from the questions sticker last week on our @jasonandlaurenpak Instagram stories. What is your favorite nutrition hack? (7:35) What are your thoughts on pre-workout and when should I take it? (14:00) Is it okay to just want to maintain or do you always need to be trying to get gains? (20:15) What is a deload, when should you deload, and how often should you deload? (26:50) With all the “reasonably fit” talk, is it okay for those of...
Jul 26, 2022•39 min•Ep. 15
If you feel like you need to "get crushed" in order to feel like you had a good workout, you're not alone - our culture is always promoting a "more is better" mentality - but this approach might actually be sabotaging your fitness goals. Today we'll talk about how a more purposeful approach to your workouts will not only help with consistency and sustainability, but will also help you to see more progress and make more gains in the gym! Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/f...
Jul 19, 2022•45 min•Ep. 14
There’s nothing worse than being in a training groove and then getting injured! It’s so frustrating and annoying. But the quicker you can switch your mindset from, these are all the things I can’t do to these are all the things I can still do, you’ll feel so much better mentally, and will probably speed up your recovery process as well. In today's episode we're talking through how to workout around various types of injuries so that you can continue your training process! Links: RISE Program Free...
Jul 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 13
It is possible to be * too* fixated on eating healthy. Today we're sharing the story of how we went from constantly obsessing over "clean eating" (also known as orthorexia) to a much more reasonable approach to nutrition. Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak TikTok: @jasonandlaurenpak Sources & Referenced Materials: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 12
We were both in high school when we joined our first gyms, but it took us until our mid-late twenties to learn most of the lessons we're outlining in today's episode. We're hoping that by sharing the top things we wish we knew when we were starting out, we can save you from some of the same struggles we went through, or if you've also come to learn these things the hard way, you can commiserate alongside us as we share some stories from our past that helped shape who we are and how we approach f...
Jun 21, 2022•41 min•Ep. 11
Today we're laying out the 8 principles of being reasonably fit. There are so many hard and fast rules out there when it comes to health and fitness, but that's not what you're going to find here! We're sharing principles that you can adapt to your own individual situation that will help you approach fitness in a more reasonable, sustainable, and enjoyable way! Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason a...
Jun 14, 2022•49 min•Ep. 10
Working out might be a physical endeavor, but our brains sure do like to get in the way sometimes! In today's episode we lay out the 5 most common mental pitfalls we see when it comes to fitness and working out, and we hope that by bringing awareness to them, we can help you stop them in their tracks when they start to pop into your head! The episode kicks off with us giving some general life updates - chatting about our kids and our thoughts on this season of Stranger Things. Feel free to skip ...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 9
Last week we discussed the 6 qualities that every strength program should have. This week we expand on that discussion and go into more detail on exercise selection within each of those qualities, how many exercises to include in a given workout, how to map out your workouts based on how many days a week you have to workout, and more! As we mentioned at the end of the episode, we have a free guide that outlines a lot of this information and includes a 3 day program as well, so if you're a visual...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 8
In this week's episode we go over the 6 qualities that every comprehensive strength workout should include. We explain why each of these qualities is important from both a textbook and real world perspective, and discuss how they should be ordered within the workout to make it most effective. In part two next week, we will discuss how to take this information a step further with more details on exercise selection within each category, how many exercises to include in a given workout, and how to ...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 7
"Do this bikini body workout before it's too late." "Get shredded for summer," "Lose 10lbs for a rockin' beach bod." You know the drill. As soon as the weather starts to turn, fitness companies start trying to scare you into believing you’re not good enough and you need x/y/z program or diet or product in order to be worthy of enjoying yourself at the beach. It's all garbage! But today we want to give you more than just our opinion on the matter, and actually provide some strategies for how you ...
May 17, 2022•33 min•Ep. 6
Does being fit have a look? When we're shown the same types of images over and over again whenever fitness is being marketed, we start to believe that in order to be considered fit, we have to look a certain way. In today's episode we break down what "being fit" actually means, and whether or not the way you look has anything to do with how "fit" you are. Links: RISE Program Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lau...
May 10, 2022•46 min•Ep. 5
Whether you're new to working out or just don't feel super comfortable in the gym setting, today's episode will give you the tools to overcome your "gymtimidation" and increase your confidence in the gym! Links: RISE Program Free Resources: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources Follow Us: Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak TikTok: @jasonandlaurenpak...
May 03, 2022•51 min•Ep. 4
