In this episode we talk all things kettlebells: how to get started as a beginner, tips for purchasing your first kettlebell, the importance of practicing the foundational movement patterns, and myths about kettlebells that grind our gears.  Coach Damali has been working with kettlebells for a decade and truly creates a space and community that is welcoming and accessible for all folks and all bodies to learn and practice kettlebells skills.

Damali Fraiser (she/her/hers) is a Kettlebell Instructor and Nutrition Coach passionate about exploring fitness from an intersectional lens. She began her strength and nutrition journey from a passion for Muay Thai as an amateur fighter for 3 years. Founder of Lift Off Strength & Wellness Damali is a compassionate coach and student of strength. Damali’s coaching has evolved to practice safe evidence-based kettlebell training, body-positive fitness and sustainable nutrition that supports you in starting wherever you are and confidently moving forward to where you want to be.

Find Coach Damali on instagram @damali.fraiser

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You know you should be strength training.  You have heard all the ways it's great for your muscles, bones, joints, especially as we age and in peri-menopause and menopause..... but you are struggling to get started or stick with it.

Here are 5 tips from Coach Michelle to get started and stay consistent with a strength routine! 

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In this episode, Michelle also refers to a pervious episode: Cardio or Strength Training, How About Both! Which you can listen to HERE

What are macros? What do we need them for? Do you need to be counting them? In this episode, Michelle and Marissa dig into the what, why, and WTF of macros. 

Find Marissa's Empowered Eating Journal Here: https://wellandsimplehealth.com/shop/ 

Listen to our episode on Low Carb and Keto Diets here: https://strongandsimplepodcast.com/2022/03/01/have-you-ever-had-a-carb-theyre-delicious/

Questions? Comments? Stories? Email us at [email protected] 

It's no secret that there is a lot of toxicity and unhealthy messaging in the fitness industry. In this minisode, Marissa digs into some of the more common problematic things she's witnessed fitness instructors say and do, why these are a problem, and what to do if you've experienced them as well. 

Next in our series of MLM diet deep dives, Michelle and Marissa explore It Works! - a company known for their slimming body wraps and weight loss supplements. We discuss their various supplements from a scientific and nutritional standpoint and also dissect their business model. And there might be some poop talk involved...

In this episode, Michelle discusses a strategy she uses herself and with clients when trying to decide if a rest day is what she needs or if "just doing it" is actually in order.  So often we hear "just listen to your body" when it comes to deciding, but how do we even do that?

Michelle references episode 3 with Barb Puzanovova, the non diet trainer.  You can check this out HERE or on your favorite pod platform! 

Michelle and Marissa are joined by Gretchen Meyers, a certified personal trainer and certified Intuitive Eating Lay Facilitator, to break down what you need to know about Intuitive Eating, the ways fitness and nutrition certification programs perpetuate harmful misinformation and practices, weighing children in elementary school, and more.

Find Gretchen: https://www.instagram.com/coachgretchenmeyers/ 

Learn about Gretchen and the Kettle Bell Collective: www.coachgretchenmeyers.com

In this minisode, Marissa discusses the Alkaline Diet - what is it, does it really do the things it claims to, and what are the risks? And can you really change the pH of your body by eating alkaline foods? Listen to find out. 

Shanique Allen, she/her, is a certified nutrition coach on a mission to liberate women from the obsessive pursuits and mindset of diet culture so they can nourish themselves healthily and happily.

Connect with Shanique 

www.instagram.com/shaniqueallen_

Disclaimer: Please note that none of the participants on this episode are licensed therapists or provide treatment for trauma or mental health issues of any kind. If you are seeking support or therapy, please do so with a licensed professional. 

In the fitness world many topics are polarized - mostly to be heard above the noise, because folks love to read and hear about this vs that.  Polarized content tends to get more views and clicks.  One of the topics often polarized is if strength training or cardio is better than the other.  But both are actually vital to overall health and wellness for folks integrating movement into their lives for general wellness.

In this mini-sode Coach Michelle describes some of the benefits of both categories of training and some things you should consider when creating your fitness program.

Questions? Comments?  Email Coach Michelle at [email protected] and/or connect with us on the gram @strongandsimplepodcast