This episode is for my runners. Why you should strength train and how I suggest doing so!------IG: @megscanliftFor email and coaching options: www.megscanlift.com

This is an intro episode about how my theories and thoughts on programming, strength, and fitness were formed and how I carry that into my different programs now. I introduce my different programs and give a brief overview of what they look like. Part 2 and 3 will be a deeper delve into what I believe works best for programming for strength for runners and strength for powerlifters. I will explain what I do, and also why I do it!_________Follow me on IG @megscanliftFor coaching options, my blog, and email check out www.megscanlift.com

A quick episode on same basic things you can do on meet day to help you hit your lifts and have a stress free day. Note: there are no training tips in here or discussion of rules. There is an episode with a breakdown of what happens on meet day and the rule, if you are interested check out "First Meet: the break down." :) Find me on Instagram @megscanlift For Coaching Options, email, & my Blog: www.megscanlift.com

Natalie and I discuss her powerlifting journey. How she found powerlifting and her progress in the sport, along with her comebacks. We also chat about nutrition & Peak Energetics!3:03 About Natalie4:18 How Nat starting Lifting5:31 1st PL mock meet, What did she pull?7:16 Going to IPL Worlds10:05 When she got a coach & starting competing USAPL11:05 Summer Showdown, 1st USAPL meet12:07 Foot Explosion13:55 Comeback 115:55 USAPL Raw Nationals 201621:33 the build up to USAPL Raw Nationals 201735:25 2017 USAPL Raw Nats, the last pull39:00 Break from Lifting to figure out weird leg pain41:26 Back MRI/ diagnoses 47:32 Halloween Surgery: microdiscectomy48:16 PT & Recovery53:16 Most recent workouts55:00 Peak Energetics58:00 Coaching Style1:01:28 Kait's cutting experience1:02:42 Mental Strength of cutting weight1:04:15 Recommendation for people thinking of cutting weightFollow NatalieIG: natuhlee18, blog www.peakenergetics.wordpress.comPeak Energetics on IG: @peakenergetics & www.peakenergeticsteam.comBeefpuff Barbell on IG: @beefpuffbarbell________Find meIG: @megscanliftEmail & Blog & Coaching Options: www.megscanlift.com

Chatted with USAPL lifter Kait Mendall about her cut from the 63kg weight class to 57kg weight class. Kait dropped 13lbs and tied her 63kg total with a 35 point Wilks PR! She unofficially broke the 57kg American Bench Record with a 102.5 bench!! Follow Kait and her 57kg journey @kmmend on IGKait used Peak Energetics to help her with her cut @peakenergetics_________For coaching options www.megscanlift.comFollow me on IG @megscanlift

Keri and I discuss her experience with fitness during pregnancy, as well as, while being a new mom. How becoming a mom lead her to find her best self and start her fitness business Fit Mommy Academy.Find Keri on IG @fitmommyacademy_kerishaw and at www.fitmommyacademy.com_________________IG @MegScanLift Coaching www.megscanlift.com

A simple question I posed a week ago on Instagram after an experience I had while checking out at a store. I share my background, and how I began lifting, as well as, all of those who commented telling me their story. We all come from different backgrounds and found lifting in different ways but have the same goal: GET STRONG!

Super happy to chat with Vanessa who is a Registered Dietician and nutrition coach with Barbell Medicine.2:20 Online Nutrition Coaching vs. In Person4:15 How Vanessa got into powerlifting5:45 Something that happens many times when you start lifting6:25 Why Vanessa continued lifting post newbie gains7:48 First Meet Jitters9:40 Why Vanessa became RD11:15 Vanessa's coaching style12:50 Least Restrictive Diet Article13:20 What are Macros15:15 Most common mistake athletes( and non athletes) make16:45 Nutrition around Training18:35 Weight Class Sports: cutting & bulking22:20 Which macronutrient is King when cutting24:00 FOR THE LADIES: special considerations & tipsVanessa Burman IG: Vanessa_barbellmedicinevanessa@barbellmedicine.comwww.barbellmedicine.comQuestions? Comments? Topics you want to see in the future?Email [email protected] IG @megscanliftLooking for Coaching?www.megscanlift.com or IG @megscanlift

Episode 5 is when I share my own experiences on being injured.

Learn from my part mistakes and see how my own perspective has changed over time from letting injuries sideline me to attacking my recovery.

In this episode we talk about the wonders strength training can do for women. We discuss how Maria got into powerlifting herself, as well as, how she brought strength training into the gym she coaches at in Tacoma. Finally we discuss her new business Fear Her Fight, its mission and when it is the right time to take that leap and start new!

**There is also a solo by one of my pups, Winnie says hello**