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Let's hear it for the boys! This week we have a special episode for the men where we talk, workouts, strength and aesthetics.

Want to know what Hugh Jackman does to get in Wolverine shape? Hugh weight trains to build mass and does rowing to shred, listen in for his workout secrets.

This week's Q&A is all for the guys. The men want to know how to shrink their bellies, build a bigger chest and calves. Inna gives them some of her, "Straight Talk" on the subject.

We close the episode with the, "Overheard at the Gym" segment and this week it's about chalk use. What the f*** is with all the chalk, boys?!

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Paul Horn, owner of Horn Strength & Conditioning out of LA, California sits down to talk about pivoting during the pandemic and what changes are happening to his gym. Paul's recent project, The Horn Strength Post-Workout Podcast, is an audio journey with a touch of whiskey, training and entertainment.

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Every episode opens with a weekly news segment where you get caught up on fitness industry news.

-This week we review Cathe Freidrich's On-Demand workouts and chat about how they helped Raina stay creative with her own classes. Cathe deserves 5 stars for her quality content and professionalism.

In today's topic we tackle fitness certifications, do they really protect the instructor? Which certification are best to have? Are fitness certifications a scam? We discuss what's actually required by the insurance agencies and what we did to address liability.

-In the Q&A segment we answer questions on how to stand out as an instructor and compete in the new virtual fitness world.

-Shout-out to all of the trainers working hard to maintain the health and fitness of their members. We talk about what it's like to interview on-location and how inspiring it is to watch our peers navigate outdoor workouts.

-Raina is obsessed with Buddy Casimano, a local hometown hero who is teaching on the beach and giving back to his community.

-Inna tells us why she loves to “Lift with Lala” and how they met at a Starting Strength seminar a year ago, sparking a special bond between them.

-AVID Fitness owner, Avi Dagan, a gym owner in Cedarhurst, NY is an inspiration to his members and local community. Avi gives back to frontline workers with free classes and keeps families fit together.

-You might call them, fitness instructors but we call them fitness-heroes!

-The “Overheard at the Gym,” segment tackles Raina’s biggest pet peeve, coming late to class!

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In this episode Inna Koppel talks about the obsession over belly fat and why women allow it to define them.

In 2018, at a speaking engagement Inna predicted that "this state of being is not going to be forever, you will face illness, you will age, you will not care about some belly fat. And if life has not taught you yet, it will..."

Check out this episode for Inna’s simple plan on how to lose belly fat and start feeling good.

Episode links:

Straight Talk with Inna event:

https://youtu.be/XrYthlm_bF0?t=189

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Welcome to our first kids edition

Fortnite in the Olympics,what has the world come to?

Joe Wicks gives back to kids in a big way and becomes the world’s PE teacher.

From dining out to camping, we rate summer activities.

Is chasing after your kid a sport? No, but it should be!

Check out Mommy Poppin’s website for the best activities to do with your kids.

Tiktok, is it safe for your kids?

"Overhead at the Gym" Raina talks about her pet peeves as a children’s fitness instructor

Episode links:

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/05/23/861325631/from-camping-to-dining-out-heres-how-experts-rate-

the-risks-of-14-summer-activity

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/25/world/joe-wicks-coronavirus-workout-wellness-trnd/index.html

https://www.economist.com/leaders/2020/06/27/why-the-next-olympics-should-include-fortnitehttps://mommypoppins.com/family/new-york-city-kids-summer-activities-guide

Are you lacking motivation? In this episode Inna delivers some straight talk about how to get started and how to stop making excuses. Lose weight or start working out first? What do you think?

Raina opted out of exercise during the lockdown but her daughter held her accountable to training. Fitness gave us structure and that's what we miss the most about going to the gym.

Are you a dog owner who loves to walk your pup? Did your dogs help to keep you in shape during quarantine? Animal rescue organizations are always looking for volunteers so check out your local dog shelter and get fit while giving back.

Five minutes of fitness is all you need to get started so put your sneakers on and get moving!

Motivation comes from within and this episode will help start your fitness journey.

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Arizona orders all bars and gyms to close -Shoutout to Robert Santana, owner of Weights & Plates

- Nike cuts jobs and lululemon set to acquire home fitness startup, MIRROR for 500M

-Review of the on-demand classes from TITLE Boxing

-Inna answers this weeks Q&A on what the future of fitness will be.

"Overheard at the Gym," discusses body odor!

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Inna and Raina talk fitness industry news, find out what gyms are closing and what gyms are thriving in the new normal. Everyone’s teaching online classes, are you covered legally? Raina reviews YMCA’s new virtual workout platform, YMCA 360. The podcast closes with Raina's favorite gossip segment, "Overheard at the Gym," where they discuss their biggest pet peeves as fitness instructors.

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Straight Talk with Inna is a special weekly segment where Inna discusses everything strength.

Inna tells you why she’s so passionate about women choosing strength first and how the barbell program became the gem of her gym. Inna talks about how she felt walking into her first Starting Strength seminar and how it changed her life. Starting Strength helped her feel more comfortable with an athletic build in a fitness world where skinny was the idealized form of sexy.

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Women of Valor meet:

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After a decade in the fitness industry. Woodmere Fitness Club closes as gyms are shuttered all over New York amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to owner Inna Koppel discuss why she made the decision to close and what her plans are for the future. Inna and Raina take you down memory lane and introduce you to Inside Fitness Now.

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Inna Koppel Starting Strength coach:

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