I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

In this episode of The Lifting Lindsay Podcast, Lindsay and her husband, Alex Parker, discuss the challenges and mindset shifts required during summertime when parenting and working from home disrupt fitness routines. They explore the importance of adaptability, the pitfalls of an all-or-nothing mindset, and practical tips on how to quickly get back on track. They also dive into understanding and filtering information on social media, emphasizing goal clarity, contextual understanding, and recognizing red flags in fitness advice.

Find Alex or inquire about coaching on Instagram, @alexparker.fit Give him a follow and send him a DM to ask about coaching.

• The Gap and the Gain

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

In this Fun Fact Friday episode, Lindsay explores the common myth that lifting weights can stunt children's growth and instead highlights the numerous physical and mental benefits. Using personal experiences of teaching her own children, Lindsay offers practical tips for introducing kids to weightlifting safely and in an enjoyable manner. She emphasizes the importance of listening to children, encouraging them to embrace challenges, and making fitness a fun part of their lives. Join the discussion and discover ways to help your kids develop a love for strength training!

• Here is the bar I bought for my kids to start learning how to deadlift. It’s only 5lbs: HERE
• Program i’m having my girls do over the next month: Here

NEW programming Started June 10th in the LiftingLindsay App. It’s not too late to join us!!

Click HERE to join!

My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!

Membership gives you access to….

• Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.
• MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!
• Courses :
  • Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat
  • How to set up a Fat Loss plan
  • Setting up your Muscle building phase.
• Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals
• $500 worth in give aways monthly
• Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.
• bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questions
• Upload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

Topics on this episode:

• (00:25) - Introducing Alex (again)

Click HERE to join!

My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!

Membership gives you access to….

• Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.
• MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!
• Courses : 
  • Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat
  • How to set up a Fat Loss plan
  • Setting up your Muscle building phase.
• Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals
• $500 worth in give aways monthly
• Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.
• bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questions
• Upload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

Join us for a Fun Fact Friday on the Lifting Lindsay podcast as we revisit the topic of optimal sets per muscle group per week for muscle growth. Lindsay explores the misconception that you need high volume and frequent training to see gains and discusses what studies reveal about achieving muscle growth even with fewer sets. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, Lindsay breaks down how you can maximize results while fitting training into your life, addressing the all-or-nothing mindset that often leads to unnecessary stress. Tune in to learn how to balance your fitness routine for the best outcomes while enjoying life's other priorities.

Studies cited

• PMID: 27433992 - UNTRAILED/NEWER

• PMID: 35291645 - TRAINED LIFTERS

NEW programming started June 10th in the LiftingLindsay App. It’s not too late to join us!!

Click HERE to join!

My Community BeStrong provides both Training programs and help with recipes and MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!!

Membership gives you access to….

• Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.
• MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!
• Courses :
  • Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat
  • How to set up a Fat Loss plan
  • Setting up your Muscle building phase.
• Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals
• $500 worth in give aways monthly
• Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.
• bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questions
• Upload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

On this week's Fun Fact Friday Lindsay tackles a frequently asked question: How to address strength and muscle imbalances between body sides. Lindsay explains common causes, particularly for beginners and new mothers, and offers practical gym solutions such as incorporating unilateral exercises.

Topics:

• (00:00) - 128 - Muscle Imbalance? Is One Side Strong than Another?

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

New Program for Glutes and Delts Starting MONDAY! May 27th. Sign up HERE for optimized programming and learn how to eat toward your goals too with yummy recipes and courses on how to set up a nutrition lifestyle!

Lindsay talks about how teaching her children work ethic, grit, and emotional regulation has tested her and taught her valuable lessons about parenting. She also touches on her realization that she needs to improve her time management to achieve better work-life balance, especially with summer approaching and her children being home. Lindsay uses personal anecdotes to illustrate how tracking and measuring her actions, both as a parent and in her professional life, have led to significant improvements. She encourages her listeners to take ownership of their actions and outcomes in life, shifting from being busy to being productive by setting measurable goals and following through. Lindsay's message is one of hope, encouraging listeners to see that they have the power to change their lives for the better.

Topics:

• (00:00) - 127 - Extreme Ownership - The Key to Success

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

Lindsay discusses the importance of not just focusing on the physical aspects such as calorie counting and macros for fat loss but also understanding the psychological challenges, particularly decision fatigue. The majority of individuals fail in their fat loss journey not because of their diet or exercise plans, but due to a lack of adherence, often resulting from decision fatigue. Lindsay encourages listeners to apply principles to simplify choices in diet and fitness routines to improve adherence and success in fat loss. Strategies such as improving sleep quality and streamlining meal choices are emphasized as key methods to reduce decision fatigue, thereby making it easier to stay on track with fitness and health goals.

Topics:

• (00:00) - 126 - Decision Fatigue Killing Your Fat Loss Progress

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

Lindsay unpacks the trending and controversial topic of 'snatching your waist', highlighting her concerns with the misinformation and toxic culture prevalent in the fitness industry. She critiques fitness influencers and educators who react to videos by shaming and bullying, rather than correcting misinformation constructively. Lindsay explains that achieving a snatched waist involves much more than specific exercises, discussing the roles of genetics, body fat percentage, and calorie deficit in influencing body shape. She emphasizes the impossibility of spot reduction and cautions against unrealistic body goals perpetuated by misleading fitness advice on social media. The episode is a call for a more informed and compassionate approach to fitness, urging listeners to focus on their genetics and health rather than unattainable standards.

Topics:
0:00 No, It’s not a thing
00:54 My love hate relationship with snatching your waist
03:06 What does snatching your waist mean?
07:54 What contributes to the snatched waist?
11:16 Your genetics are your own
14:02 Let's talk about abs
16:58 Following goal people vs information people

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay podcast, guest Lauren Colnso-Semple discusses her research on how menstrual cycles and oral contraceptives affect women's muscle protein synthesis in response to resistance training. The conversation spans topics such as the effectiveness of programming workouts around menstrual cycles for optimizing muscle growth, strength, and fat loss, the impact of hormonal birth control on exercise adaptation, and the importance of individual variation in training volume and recovery needs. Lauren, holding a PhD from McMaster University and a Master's in exercise science, shares insights from her studies and experience, addressing misconceptions about training during different phases of the menstrual cycle and the overall impact of sex-based differences in training outcomes.

Topics:
00:08 Introducing Lauren Colnso-Semple
01:11 What did you learn about oral contraceptives?
07:24 How this affects perimenopause or premenopause
11:29 When do women see a lowering of strength?
19:01 How difficult is it to track and monitor hormonal changes in women?
28:05 Learning to listen to experts
32:45 What are your thoughts on volume for hypertrophy in women?
41:57 How do rest times compare for men vs women?

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

Join us in our community where we tackle issues like BLTS with education, community support, and challenges! Join HERE

In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay podcast, the focus is on BLTS (Bites, Licks, Tastes, and Sips) and their impact on fat loss and maintenance goals. Lindsay discusses how these seemingly minor habits can significantly hinder progress towards achieving and maintaining a desired body composition. Through her Fun Fact Friday segment, she explains the importance of addressing and stopping habitual BLTs to prevent them from sabotaging diet efforts. Lindsay shares insights on recognizing and overcoming the root causes of BLTs, including lack of meal satisfaction, emotional eating, and unawareness of their accumulation. She offers practical advice on creating awareness, enjoying larger and more satisfying meals, and finding emotional solutions to avoid mindless snacking. Additionally, Lindsay highlights the importance of community, accountability, and self-check-ins as tools for success.

Topics:
00:00 What are BLTS?
02:28 Why are BLTS ruining fat loss?
12:53 Why do women turn to BLTS?
17:25 Checking in on your emotions
21:10 Suggestions for working through emotional struggles
28:05 How do I stay motivated?