Hey y’all! Welcome back to TPIL! On this episode Kris D and I talk about her most recent lifter who competed at PLA Nationals and then we dive into how to handle emotions & attempt selection on meet day! Make sure you follow the podcast and leave us a rating! Links: Host: Solana’s Instagram Co-Host: Kristen's Instagram Strength SoLutions: Kristen Dunsmore IG Empowerlift Training...
Apr 15, 2024•59 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! I speak with Dayna McNeal who just competed at Powerlifting America Nationals in the 76kg weight class. We dive into her prep for Worlds, her past World Meets, whats next for her and more! Links: Host: Solana Lewis Instagram Guest: Dayna McNeal Instagram
Apr 10, 2024•48 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Megan Hurlburt who just won the 52 kilo weight class for Powerlifting America Nationals! We dive into everything from her missing weight at last years nationals, to her prep and PR's going into this years nationals and more! Links: Podcast Host: Solana Lewis IG Guest: Megan Hurlburt IG...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today Solana Lewis & Kristen Dunsmore talk about how we have helped to adjust our athletes training program while dealing with injury, and how we ourselves had to make adjustments to our own training while dealing with pain. Links: Links: S olana’s Instagram Strength SoLutions Kristen Dunsmore IG Empowerlift Training...
Mar 15, 2024•40 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today Kristen and I talk about the new what you can do to physically and mentally prepare for meet day. Links: S olana’s Instagram Strength SoLutions Kristen Dunsmore IG Empowerlift Training...
Mar 08, 2024•53 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! I speak with a good friend of the podcast and Sheffield 2024 competitor Natalie Richards! We dive into her prep, her Sheffield competing experience, her next goals and more! Links: Solana’s Instagram Natalie Richard's Instagram Youtube: Sheffield Replay Strength SoLutions: apply for 1:1 coaching...
Feb 28, 2024•44 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! I speak with Sheffield 2024 Champion Agata Sitko! We dive into her prep, her Sheffield competing experience, her next goals and more! Links: Solana’s Instagram Agata Sitko Instagram Strength SoLutions: apply for 1:1 coaching
Feb 22, 2024•39 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I am joined by Steve DeNovi and I do a full recap of the 2024 Sheffield competition! Links: Links: S olana’s Instagram Strength SoLutions Steve DeNovi
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today Kristen and I talk about the new USAPL Qualifying totals, updates on the USAPL Arnold's competition and our ideas on how coaches can collaborate more on social media! Links: S olana’s Instagram Strength SoLutions Kristen Dunsmore IG Empowerlift Training USAPL New QT's...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today we talk about How to Maximize a Limited Training Schedule! This is a great listen if you have very limited time to train or if you coach athletes with limited time to train! Powerlifting can be for everyone and you don't have to be in the gym for hours! Links: S olana’s Instagram Strength SoLutions Kristen Dunsmore IG Empowerlift Training Articled Mentioned: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31797219/ https://www.strongerbyscience.com/tra...
Jan 30, 2024•54 min•Ep. 133
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today we dive into popular recovery methods and do they really work? And our best advice for recovery. Links: S olana’s Instagram Strength SoLutions : apply for 1:1 coaching waitlist Kristen Dunsmore IG Empowerlift Training Articles referenced in today's episode: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9518606/ https://www.nike.com/a/benefits-of-sauna-after-workout https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2953308/...
Jan 19, 2024•57 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today Kristen and I talk about what we recommend for beginner powerlifters. We address: Do you really need a coach? Should you join a PL gym if its available? When should you buy equipment? and more! Links: Solana Lewis IG Kristen Dunsmore IG Strength SoLutions Coaching Empowerlift Training What makes a good PL coach Episode...
Jan 05, 2024•50 min
Kristen Dunsmore becomes my official co-host of the podcast! And we dive into our favorite performances of 2023! Links: Solana Lewis IG Kristen Dunsmore IG Strength SoLutions Coaching Empowerlift Training
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today Kristen Dunsmore and I dive into how/ if we adjust our athletes programs during that time of the month, how we deal with Urinary Incontinence and more! Links: Solana Lewis IG Kristen Dunsmore IG Strength SoLutions Inc Empowerlift Group Coaching...
Dec 12, 2023•41 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I give some tips on ways to stay on top of your nutritional goals if you don't feel like tracking and my thoughts on the idea of tracking food potentially causing disordered eating habits. Links: S olana’s Instagram : Strength SoLutions: apply for 1:1 coaching waitlist:
Dec 01, 2023•18 min
Welcome back to TPIL! Today Kristen Dunsmore and I talk about how we tend to peak and taper our athletes, what a peak and taper actually is, who we think should cut for meets and some stories of our clients cutting. Links: Solana Lewis IG Kristen Dunsmore Work with team Strength SoLutions Work with Empowerlift Training Solana's Reccomended PL Equipment...
Nov 13, 2023•57 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Mandy Ogoe who took the 67.5kg American Squat record at USAPL nationals and placed top 5 at her first ever raw nationals. We dive into her finding the sport and her meet prep. Links: Mandy Ogoe IG Host: Solana Lewis IG Strength SoLutions: apply for 1:1 coaching waitlist:...
Nov 07, 2023•58 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today we talk about the first steps we believe people should take before they begin powerlifting coaching! Links: Solana IG Kristen D IG Referenced book: Ultimate MMA Conditioning by Joel Jamieson
Nov 03, 2023•55 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Nataleigh Hunter who just recently competed USAPL Raw Nationals! We dive into her competition, prep, switching coaches, and more! Links: Nataleigh Hunter IG Solana Lewis IG Solana's amazon must haves Work with Solana: Powerlifting Coaching & Nutrition...
Oct 27, 2023•52 min
Welcome back to TPIL! I speak with Moriah Boldon who is fresh off of her win from USAPL Raw Nationals in the 56kg weight class. We dive into her prep, performance, goals and more! Links: Moriah Boldon IG The Factory Fitness Center Solana’s Instagram Strength SoLutions: apply for 1:1 coaching waitlist...
Oct 16, 2023•46 min
Welcome back to TPIL! I speak with Kate Cohen who is fresh off of her 48kg National victory from USAPL Raw Nationals. We dive into the momentum she had during prep, her meet day performance, future goals and more! Links: Kate Cohen Ig Solana’s Instagram Strength SoLutions: apply for 1:1 coaching waitlist...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today Kristen Dunsmore and I talk about what is a peak and a taper and give some insight to how we go about that with some of our athletes. Please leave us a high rating and a review to support the podcast! Links: Solana Lewis IG Kristen Dunsmore IG Strength Solutions Inc (work with Solana) Empowerlift Training (work with Kristen)...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with multi time IPF World Champion of the 63 & 69 kilo weight class Lya Bavoil! We dive into her experience with missing weight for 2022 World's, to breaking the world record for 63kg at the Arnold's, Sheffield, mental health, life outside of powerlifting and more! Links: Guest: Lya Bavoil IG Host: Solana Lewis IG...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! I am back with Kristen Dunsmore and we dive into what are the characteristics of a "good" coach and client, group coaching vs programming only vs 1:1 online coaching, and the reason why we each decided to become coaches! Links: Solana Lewis IG https://www.instagram.com/kriis_d/?hl=en Strength SoLutions Inc (work with Solana) Empowerlift Training (work with Kristen)...
Aug 22, 2023•56 min
Hey y'all! Today I do a quick episode about how to master communication with your online powerlifting coach from the perspective of both the coach and the athlete. Links: S olana’s Instagram Strength SoLutions: apply for 1:1 coaching waitlist:
Aug 04, 2023•19 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today Kristen Dunsmore and I go over the recent news dropped by the USAPL: How to qualify for USAPL Raw Nationals in 2025, Updates on how to become a USAPL referee, and some info on how to become a USAPL Pro. Links: S olana’s Instagram Kristen Dunsmore Instagram
Jul 21, 2023•50 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I bring on Kristen Dunsmore and we both dive into our experiences dealing with injuries as an athlete, the feeling of being burned out while training through injuries and how it can affect your mental health. We give our tips on what has helped us during these times as well! Links: Kristen Dunsmore S olana’s Instagram : Strength SoLutions: apply for 1:1 coaching...
Jul 14, 2023•58 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Jessica Espinal who just returned from IPF World's in Malta after winning 2nd place for the USA team. We dive into everything that has been going on since our last convo which was Mega Nationals 2022. And we deep dive into her World's experience, her reflection of it, how to stay organized when busy and her goal's for next year. Links: Jessica Espinal Instagram S olana’s Instagram Strength SoLutions: apply for 1:1 coaching waitlist:...
Jul 09, 2023•59 min
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! I speak with Sonita Muluh who was a part of an epic 3 way battle in the 84kg + class at IPF Classic Worlds. We dive into how much she has progressed since her 1st World's meet, her experience this year at world's, article 14, and more! Links: Sonita Muluh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonita_ml/?hl=en S olana’s Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/solana_lifts/ Strength SoLutions: apply for 1:1 coaching waitlist: https://solana-lewis-training.mykajabi.com...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Hey y’all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Natalie Richards, your new 57kg IPF World Champion and overall Best Female Lifter! We pick up right where we left off from the last podcast we recorded, diving into everything that has happened since the 2021 USAPL VA Pro which was Natalie’s breakout meet, and all of the meets and changes that lead her to competing and dominating at her first World’s meet! Links: Natalie Richards Instagram S olana’s Instagram...
Jun 23, 2023•58 min
