Iron Moms USA

Iron Moms USA

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Iron Moms USA episodes

  • Straight Talk with Inna - How to start lifting
    You've heard us promote the benefits of lifting, you looked up the Starting Strength method and now you're ready to begin, but where do you start? Inna and Raina take a trip down memory lane to a time when their gym was all fitness-class based. They recall how Inna discovered the Starting Strength seminar which changed the course of Inna's career and impacted their own fitness in a big way. In this episode you will learn what the first step should be in your strength journey, how to begin lifting, where to find a Starting Strength coach and what the first day of your training will look like. 
    https://startingstrength.com/get-started
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    30 min
  • Straight Talk with Inna -Self Improvement
    Self-improvement :the act or process of improving oneself by one's own actions. A simple definition for quite a complex task made even more challenging by a pandemic.
    Inna and Raina tackle the issue of self-improvement and discuss how vital our fitness regiment has become in light of heightened health concerns.
    As many of us struggle to rebuild our workout routines, just as many of us struggle to rebuild the social structure they've lost when gyms closed.
    Listen to this podcast as Inna tells you where to start, how to build up your progress and how to prioritize your workouts after you begin.
    "Start on Monday, set a goal and write down the steps it takes to achieve that goal, once you do, the next steps will be easier."-Inna
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    19 min
  • Alissa Benishai - Founder of Phat Buddha
    Phat Buddha is much more than just a wardrobe for working out. It's a fashion-forward, seamless-focused brand designed for your body, and a one-size fits all activewear brand.
    Founder Alissa Benishai has evolved Phat Buddha into more than just a fitness apparel brand, pivoting during the pandemic and collaborating with other big brands to help communities all over the world get back on their feet.
    We had the pleasure of chatting, not just with Alissa, but her mom too. From work-life to celebrity-life, get the scoop on everything Phat Buddha, the brand that inspires the best health in a modern woman's life.
    https://www.phatbuddhawear.com/
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    51 min
  • Don't steal my rep!
    In this episode, "Overheard at the Gym" tackles Raina's pet peeve, poor bench press spotting skills. Have you ever had a spotter take the bar from you as you fought for the last rep? How mad did it make you?! Listen in as Raina discusses this hot topic at the end of the episode.
    Inna and Raina catch you up on trending fitness news and tackle your Q&A, but why is Inna so distracted during this episode? There's a dog in the recording studio!
    - Where do you purchase fitness equipment?
    - What company would you use for your dream-gym set up?
    - Which spin bike does Raina prefer? Soul Cycle or Peloton?
    - What's our favorite Disney movie?
    We love receiving our listener's questions, thank you for submitting them and for tuning in.
    Links to show:
    https://www.insidefitnessnow.com/blog
    https://store.thestrength.co/
    https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.
    htmlhttps://startingstrength.com/video/the-bench-press-setup
    25 min
  • How to choose the right goal for you now
    How do you know what's right for you when choosing a goal? Inna suggest that you consider starting with your health first and doing a "self-check in." Inna talks about how her work was negatively impacted by chronic pain while trying to build a fitness business. To hell with, "no pain-no gain," the world has changed and we need to do better with self care. At a time when soreness was a measurement for success in the gym, Inna was in search of a different way to do things and found her answer in barbell training.
    Whether you have a career goal or a personal goal, everything starts with your health and mental health. Choose a goal that makes the greatest positive impact on your life.
    In this episode Inna and Raina explore how to improve your fitness, how to start with HIIT training and why you should prioritize strength.
    What's the proper goal for a novice lifter? What place do weightlifting competitions hold in training goals? How do you get cardio-fit?
    Tune into this special episode on choosing goals and get started today!
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    Information on being a novice:
    https://startingstrength.com/article/who_wants_to_be_a_novice_you_do
    19 min
  • Don't be a hater
    This episode is packed with trending news on TikTok, Facebook, Apple and Straight Talk advice from Inna on your Q & A submissions:
    Is walking real exercise? What is the most efficient calorie burn? Which barbell lift is Inna's favorite? What’s Raina's favorite fitness app and gym right now? - Hint, she can't stop dancing.
    Starting Strength Gyms are hiring! They have openings for SS coaches available now, at new locations all over the country with Starting Strength Portland coming soon. It's time to get strong!
    We save the best for last, Overheard at the Gym - don’t be a hater, why we think everyone should stop hating on influencers/bloggers.
    Tune in, subscribe and enjoy the show.
    Links:
    https://cathe.com/
    https://305fitness.com/
    https://startingstrength.com/careers
    https://www.instagram.com/startingstrengthportland/
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    23 min
  • Straight Talk with Inna -Self Confidence
    Bloopers kick off this episode and we decided to leave them in because everybody could use a good laugh sometimes. If you're a personal brand this episode is for you. "How you feel about your body will directly impact how you come across on camera."
    We always recommend that our clients address nutrition and exercise before they tackle brand image. If you look good, you'll feel good and health is a top priority for business success.
    We discuss the most efficient way to get fit and how to make time for training in a busy work schedule. If you haven't seen results from your cardio workouts, consider building some muscle to help bring out your natural athletic physique.
    Raina talks about styling clients and how she helps them love how they look so that they can shine on camera.
    Inna talks about how she has helped fitness professionals develop their careers in her two decades in the fitness industry while making sure that they stay true to their brand.
    Everyone could use a coach in their corner to help them reach their full potential. A coach who believes in you is your best ally.
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    Esther Nahon:
    https://www.instagram.com/mindinsync1
    Nets Performance with Raina Butler
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    43 min
  • Straight Talk with Inna - Tough Love

    Whether you are raising children, running a business or managing a brand, tough love is sometimes a part of the process.
    Inna and Raina talk about how they have used tough love to help bring out the best in their clients and themselves. From fitness to fashion, image is everything because when you look good you feel good. 
    Do you have a hard time taking feedback? Are you resistant to change? This podcast will help you understand how to interpret tough love without being defensive and learn how to use it to your advantage in business.
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    25 min
  • Gyms are Back!
    Gyms are open in N.Y., or are they? Between limiting gyms to 33% occupancy, mandatory regulations, best practices established by the state and the growing expense of cleaning supplies how will gyms survive?
    Outdoor classes seem to be the hottest fitness trend right now, and most gyms are maintaining those classes in addition to indoor workouts.
    NYFC continues to lead the fight to get gyms up and running all over the state, the New York Fitness Coalition unites gyms.
    This weeks Q&A focuses on trainers and instructors becoming their own bosses while gyms struggle to staff their facilities. How do fitness instructors grow their business during this transition?
    TikTok vs Instagram which one should you be using?
    Breaking News...IFN opens a talent management division to help fitness personalities become brands.
    Inna and Raina review Sculpt Society by Megan Group.
    Overheard at the gym talks about “Loud gum chewing.”
    Listen, subscribe and enjoy the show.
    https://www.insidefitnessnow.com/podcast
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    NYFC:
    https://www.instagram.com/new_york_fitness_coalition/
    Sculpt Society:
    https://www.instagram.com/meganroup/
    Regulations:
    https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/Gyms_and_Fitness_Centers_Summary_Guidelines.pdf
    36 min
  • Straight Talk with Inna - Fitness and Mental Health
    This Straight Talk with Inna was inspired by a message received from a listener who feels lost without her gym community. We get personal with co-host, Raina Butler as we tackle the topic of mental health and fitness. Raina talks about how losing her gym in the middle of a pandemic affected her physical and mental health. Raina is not alone, many of our listeners are suffering without the support of their fitness routines and the community that kept them strong.
    Rebuilding a fitness routine might be the hardest thing you can do alone but it will be the most worthwhile, home gyms are trending.
    "Don't wait to live, don't wait for an old normal, a new normal and stop trying to define it. Wake up every morning, make a plan and work with what you can. Life has always been ever-changing, it was never the same, although you might have felt like your routine was. Life will always be fluid and it will always be changing, so fortify yourself and get strong. I promise that you will start feeling a lot better real soon."
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    IFN Blog -
    https://www.insidefitnessnow.com/post/top-places-to-buy-gym-equipment-online
    Starting Strength -Mental Health:
    https://startingstrength.com/video/strength-training-and-mental-health
    22 min

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