Hi There!On Today's episode, I share some exciting news that's in the works for NXT Step Fitness and how that's going to affect the podcast moving forward. As always, thank you so much for your support of NXT Step Fitness!

How do I pick the right goal for me?It's officially 2023 which means many of you are setting goals for yourself for the new year. In today's episode, I share with you the exact framework I use with my personal training clients when we set goals together. This method will help you choose a goal that actually matters to you, and increase your ability to successfully reach that goal!Enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, I go over a popular behavior change model and share how you can use this 5 step process as you make your new year's resolution.New Year’s Resolutions Articlehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201912/is-why-most-new-years-resolutions-failWant to make sure you have a solid, SMART Fitness or Nutrition goal as you enter 2023? I have a FREE goal planner sheet for this. Access it now HERE

It's time for another question-and-answer episode of the podcast.In today's episode:Should you workout with a cold? [ARTICLE]Does pre and post-workout nutrition matter? [ARTICLE]My favorite dishes for meal prep right nowWhat should you be tracking?

If you want to stay consistent with your workouts while you're traveling this episode is for you!In today's episode, I go over 5 simple tips to adapt your workouts when you are traveling.Stay mobile and strong while you're on the move this holiday season!

It's part 2 of the 10 Benefits Series!In today's episode, we will cover benefits 6 through 10. I covered benefits 1 through 5 in last week's episodef you're interested in diving deeper into some of the studies that I mentioned in today's episode you can get links to all of the studies I mentioned on my website: www.nxtstepfitness.com/47

I'm really excited about today's episode of the podcast. I'm going to share with you 10 benefits of strength training that have nothing to do with scale weight or appearance. In today's episode, we will cover benefits 1 through 5, and next week's episode will cover benefits 6 through 10. If you're interested in diving deeper into some of the studies that I mentioned in today's episode you can get links to all of the studies I mentioned on my website: www.nxtstepfitness.com/47

It's time for another question-and-answer episode of The Next Step Fitness podcast! Here's the lineup of today's questions:How much protein do I need daily?Should I train my core every day?How can I balance cardio and strength training effectively?Do you have a question for the podcast? I would love to hear from you! Please submit your questions by emailing me at podcast@nxtsepfitness.com

It's the most wonderful time of the year (almost)It's almost Holiday Season, that crazy wonderful busy time of yearThat is also the time of year when it's the easiest to blow off your workouts! In today's episode, I share with you the top 5 mistakes I see people make with their fitness and nutrition during the holidays.Don't let this be you! I also give you several tips to arm yourself to be successful. Your workouts don't have to be left to January, plan now and enjoy sticking to your r...

Feeling overwhelmed with your busy schedule?Not sure how you're going to get dinner on the table?This episode is for you my friends!I am smack dab in the midst of a crazy busy season of life with my family and my regular way of meal planning and prep just wasn't feasible anymore.I have been experimenting with a new routine for the last 6 weeks and in today's episode I share how it's been going.Check out the cookbook: Cook Once, Eat All Week by clicking here

Are you getting bored with your current workout routine? Want to change it up more frequently? Should you change it up more often?Today on the podcast we chat about making changes to your workout in an effective and intentional way.When should you change (if at all)Why should you change things up How goal setting is key to deciding what changes to makeEnjoy the episode!

In today's episode of The Next Step Fitness podcast, I talk about location; the location of your workouts!Many people love to work out at home, and others enjoy working out of the gym, but what are the pros and cons of each? Today we make a good old-fashioned pro-con list and compare head-to-head working at a gym vs working out at home. You can use the tips in this episode to pick the best location for you.

Hi there! In today's episode of the NXT Step Fitness Podcast, I help you navigate the often confusing world of dietary fats. This is the third episode in my Macronutrient 101 Series. Interested in learning about Proteins or Carbohydrates? #39 - Macronutrients 101 - Protein#40 - Macronutrients 101 - Carbs

Hey everyone! In this week’s episode, I start a three-week miniseries on macronutrients. Today’s episode is all about protein! I go over what protein is, how the body uses it, and where to get it.My goal was to make this macronutrient miniseries as approachable as possible. Even with my best efforts, nutrition science can get very complicated fast. So please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions. I hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, we continue with our zoom training replay. This episode is full of Q&As and great info shared by Kayli Montoya-Huston, CPT. We had a great time and I hope you find the episode helpful!

On today's episode of the podcast, I share part 1 of a zoom training I did with my friend Kayli Montoya Houston. In part one, you'll hear an overview of why resistance training is so beneficial for fat loss, how I train all of my beginner clients, and what I recommend you need to get started. I hope you enjoy the episode!