Beyond the Routine

In this episode, Betina sits down with her close friend and fellow Nike Trainer Kirsty Godso to discuss everything from their friendship origin story to the sports that impacted Kirsty's journey into the fitness world. They talk about life in New York City vs Los Angeles, Kirsty's upbringing, what motivates and inspires her, how she began training celebrities like Kaia Gerber, and the technologies that support her health. Betina and Kirsty close the episode by touching on their wellness practices and sharing their beliefs about women's fitness.

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Betina and Nic share about technology's role in fitness and the varying tools that can support your health and wellness. They start by introducing the differing wearables on the market and what capabilities each has. The couple continues by covering the pieces of technology that allow you access to free workouts and what equipment is available to impact and diversify your routines. Nic closes out the episode by discussing what technology he uses while training and how the device measurements inform his workouts. 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Betina and Nic share a quick life update and dive right into addressing questions from 8 of their listeners. They cover topics like the workouts that best complement runners' routines to how to know if your workouts are delivering results. The couple gets personal with a mix of questions about cloth diapers, career highlights, and an update on their three dogs.  They share how they stay positive after injuries and whether weight or reps matter most.  

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Betina and Nic discuss 5 misconceptions about working out during pregnancy. They speak about the common fitness myths that keep many women from exercising while pregnant and during their postpartum period, including high-impact exercises, increased heart rate, lifting more than 10 pounds, rotations, and the importance of Kegels.  The couple offers tips and specific exercises that can help strengthen your body and pelvic floor, and aid recovery after delivery. 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Betina and Nic provide a recap of the first few weeks of life with Osa and the changes introducing a second kid can have on their routines and their other child. The couple dives right into 4 easy ways to help increase your life expectancy. They share statistics to support each practice and offer simple, actionable ways to achieve each one. 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Betina and Nic discuss the practices they use to remain calm amidst the chaos of life's craziest moments, whether while juggling two children under the age of two or balancing work and personal activities. They share the importance of knowing yourself and how to convey your needs to those around you. The couple talks about the power of communication and listening while offering tips that listeners can adapt to their own family scenarios. Betina and Nic talk about separate workspaces, setting boundaries, and creating a calming, decluttered environment. The episode covers additional tips like canceling unnecessary events and setting no technology times. They wrap up by telling listeners to do something good for their souls and offering little ways to achieve this throughout their day. 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Betina and Nic talk about the differences between having their first child in a hospital setting and their second in a birthing center. They discuss what Betina looked for in an obstetrician or midwife and her labor care team, how she prepared for both labors and what considerations she made to approach the process in a holistic manner. Nic shares how to be a supportive partner and how he engaged in both birthing processes. The couple reveals the drastically different birth stories of Aluna and Osa, and they close the episode with actionable items expectant and future pregnant people should consider for their own labors. 

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Betina and Nic talk through 5 exercises to incorporate into your workout routine for the biggest impact. They cover carry variations, hex bar deadlifts, inverted rows, max effort sprints, and crawl variations. The duo discusses how to do each move, the health benefits, how to avoid injury, and when to incorporate it into your routine. 

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

On this episode, Betina and Nic discuss why it's important to get children exercising and share various studies that outline the benefits for kids. They talk about how to get children to work out and keep them excited and eager to continue exercising. The couple closes with actionable ways to get every child from toddlers to teens to be active. 

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Nic and Betina dive right into the different starting points an individual might have and how this affects their fitness journey. They talk about methods to keep you focused whether you're a professional athlete or starting to work out for the first time. The couple shares multiple ways to stay motivated and why patience is essential. Betina jumps into the ways to get started, both techniques and specific workouts to try. They wrap up by offering tips for setting realistic goals and how to track results.

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

Have questions for Betina & Nic? Email the show at [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on a future episode. 
 

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Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Beyond the Routine hosts Betina and Nic Shimonek and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are their own and should not be taken as medical advice. The podcast content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.