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Our society is obsessed with diets, weight loss and fitness. The diet industry tells us to punish our bodies, the fitness industry tells us to punish our bodies. What if we dropped all of that and started working towards loving them? It's never too late to begin or to revist your self-love journey. Break from the norm and listen to the alternative approach to health and happiness.
A special thanks to Olive Bassey! You can check out her podcast, Expand the Curve, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expand-the-curve/id1587915810 She talks about plus-size representation in all types of industries (entertainment, fashion, healthcare, etc). Also, has tabletop discussions with special guests about controversial topics. She's on a mission to contract the norms and expand the curve.
Follow Olive on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/expandthecurve/
Manifest Challenge: Actions steps to help you progress in your health journey. This week's Manifest Challenge is brought to you by Olive, she says you gotta try out the Tik Tok pasta recipe. See the recipe here: https://iamafoodblog.com/tiktok-baked-feta-pasta/
Add body postivity to your feed check out these influencers: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVdEUHRtlm6/?utm_medium=copy_link
Follow me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessmanifest
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeLWD8M6/
Produced by
Catherine Wong & Teresa Cedeno
Edited by
Catherine Wong
Being sore is a normal part of working out but have you wonder why it happens? Making muscle soreness go away is the main goal for most people. However, if you're someone who indulges in working out, you might want to explore the perks of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). In this episode you'll learn how our muscles contract, why we get sore and how to diminish soreness symptoms.
Muscle Contraction Visual: https://youtu.be/EIKglrCujxc
Manifest Challenge: Actions steps to help you progress in your health journey. This week's Manifest Challenge is to learn how to foam roll. What this video to get started. https://youtu.be/TvTNfKMreMM
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Produced by
Catherine Wong & Teresa Cedeno
Edited by
Catherine Wong
After switching to a sedentary job Physical Therapy Assistant Dan Streb got fed up with the weight he had gained. Determined to make a change he lost weight and kept it off. In this epsiode of the Fitness Manifest Dan shares how he lost weight and how strong your mind can be.
Manifest Challenge:
Add Dan's Pesto Chicken to your recipe book! Click this link to download the recipe. This is gonna be my dinner tomorrow!
A special thanks to Dan Streb for sharing his wealth of knowledge if you want to know more about Dan check out his instagram!
@chef_streb: https://instagram.com/chef_streb?utm_medium=copy_link
Follow me on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessmanifest
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeLWD8M6/
Produced by:
Teresa Cedeno & Catherine Wong
Edited by:
Catherine Wong
You've heard about Physical Therapy but what exactly do physical therapist (PT) and physical therapy assistants (PTA) do? Find out in this episode of the Fitness Manifest Podcast. PTA Dan Streb guest stars in this episode as he talks about the different tools he uses to help patients and addresses common questions like when should you use heat versus ice therapy?
Manifest Challenge:
Check out the HEP2Go website. This resource is a libary of strengthing and mobility exercises physical therapist and occupational therapists use to create home exercise programs for their patients. Even if you're not a professional this website can give you exercises to add to your routine. Best of all its free!
Click this link: https://www.hep2go.com/index_b.php?userRef=gciaake
A special thanks to Dan Streb for sharing his wealth of knowledge if you want to know more about Dan check out his instagram!
@chef_streb: https://instagram.com/chef_streb?utm_medium=copy_link
Follow me on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessmanifest
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeLWD8M6/
Produced by:
Teresa Cedeno & Catherine Wong
Edited by:
Catherine Wong
In this episode I'm going to share 7 common roadblocks you may face on your fitness journey: lack of time, lack of habit, lack of information, lack of confidence, inaccessibility, identify conflict and lack of belonging. After listening to this episode not only will you be able to identify how these roadblocks present themselves but more imporantly how to overcome them.
Manifest Challenge:
Identify which roadblocks affect you and create 3 solutions for you to test out. Pick which one you want to try for the next two weeks and get started. If after a week it was challenging to stick with your plan then switch to your 2nd solution plan.
Let me know on Instagram is there are other roadblock you've faced that I didn't mention and I can come up with some solutions for you. Find me on instagram @fitnessmanifest.
Produced by
Teresa Cedeno & Catherine Wong
Edited by
Catherine Wong
Since I had Professor Kreil from Moorpark College on the show I thought it would be fanstastic for him to dispel some facts and myths circulating around on the internet. Things like do juice cleanses really work for long-term weight loss? Is it okay to eat late at night? and should women train differently than men? To learn the answer to these questions and more...well you're just going to have to listen to the episode.
Produced By:
Teresa Cedeno & Catherine Wong
Edited by:
Catherine Wong
We're picking back up where we left off in Jeff's interview. If you haven't listened to part 1, let me catch you up. Professor Jeff Kreil is an exercise science teacher at Moorpark College. Only only did he teach me how to be a personal trainer but more importantly he showed me the power of challenging myself. This episode we'll be talking about highlighting your victories, learning from failure and the difference between discipline and motivation.
If your interested in learning about fitness, you can sign up to take a class with Professor Kreil over at Moorpark College. Infomation on his class and how to sign up are linked below:
Check out his classes: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/departments/academic/exercise-science-and-fitness-specialist
Catalog: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/sites/moorparkcollege/files/media/pdf_document/2021/MC_Catalog_21-22-web%20CLR%20FINAL.pdf
Apply here: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/apply-and-enroll
Manifest Challenge: Expand your social support.
Find someone new who can keep you accountable, teach you something new or make fitness enjoyable.
Produced By:
Teresa Cedeno & Catherine Wong
Edited by:
Catherine Wong
Its easy to stay in our comfort zone, but thats not always the best thing for us. Why? Becuase there is so much growth potential when we try something new, practice that which we struggle with and expand our social circle. In this two part series, my exercise science professor Jeff Kreil shares why he makes it a priority to dare his students to challenge themselves and how those same lesson can help you in your health and fitness journey.
Manifest Challenge: Expand your social support.
Find someone new who can keep you accountable, teach you something new or make fitness enjoyable.
If your interested in learning about fitness, you can sign up to take a class with Professor Kreil over at Moorpark College. Infomation on his class and how to sign up are linked below:
Check out his classes: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/departments/academic/exercise-science-and-fitness-specialist
Catalog: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/sites/moorparkcollege/files/media/pdf_document/2021/MC_Catalog_21-22-web%20CLR%20FINAL.pdf
Apply here: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/apply-and-enroll
Produced By:
Teresa Cedeno & Catherine Wong
Edited by:
Catherine Wong
Well I can't tell you what it is here...it would ruin the fun you have to listen to the epsiode to find out! I'll give you a clue though, Transformational Healing uses strategies that guide your subconscious mind keep you on track with your plan. So if for example you catch yourself craving food at night and not sure why then you have to listen to what Crystal shares in this ✨ mindblowing episode ✨
A special thanks to Crystal Cassese for coming onto the show again. If this is your first time hearing about Crystal, she is a Certifed & Licensed Massage Therapist, Transformational Healing Coach and Exercise Science Specialist. I highly recommend you check her out:
Website: crystalcassese.com
Sign up for her coaching group program starting Aug 2nd 2021!: https://crystalcassese.com/groupcoaching/premium
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriorwomancoach/?utm_medium=copy_link
Manifest Challenge:
What is Hypnosis: https://ihealinstitute.com/hypnosis/
What is Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)?: https://shop.nlpcoaching.com
Learn to use 100% of your brain with Dr. Bruce H. Lipton: https://youtu.be/4ZNi68xVDWU
How to Program Your Subsconscious Mind with Dr. Bruce H. Lipton: https://youtu.be/wytoJG-nMIM
Identify What You Really What through this Contrast Through Clarity video: https://youtu.be/4m0nTkf-NoY
Then Complete this Worksheet Download: https://files.meetup.com/424888/Clarity%20Thru%20Contrast%20Worksheet.pdf
Sound Engineer & Producer
Catherine Wong
I want to help you manifest your life through better health and fitness! This episode shares my health and fitness journey, from the beginning to where I am today. I share the stories from my life that have helped me along my journey, including some setbacks and difficulties. If you are struggling with your weight or have a goal in mind, this might just inspire you to take that first step. It's hard sometimes, but in my opinion you always need to try.
*This Episode Contains Some Explicit Language*
Manifest Challenge: https://go.girlsgonestrong.com/body-image-freedom-free-course1
Follow me on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessmanifest
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeLWD8M6/
Produced and Edited by
Catherine Wong
Sound Engineer
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