Stronger Than Your Boyfriend

By Barpath Fitness

Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a ... more

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September 23, 2025The Truth About Protein Snacks and Powders
Today, we’re here to preach some serious truth about protein powder and protein snacks. Protein powder and snacks are one of the most popular dietary supplements in the US, but, just because the label says it’s high in protein doesn’t mean it’s high in protein. If you’re getting your daily protein through out of the box processed foods, we hate to break it to you, but you’re doing it wrong. We’ll share why protein powders and snacks aren’t as healthy as you think, and how you can hit your protein goals without needing any of that stuff.

In this episode, we discuss:
Are Protein Snacks More Hype Than Health?
What’s Really in Protein Powders?
What Does “High Protein” Really Mean?
Smarter Choices for Protein Snacks & Powders

Sources:
Clean Label Project Protein Testing 2.0

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September 16, 2025Using a Robot for Fitness - Future of AI and Fitness
Today, we’re discussing AI and fitness. Does AI technology fit in the fitness world and how? We talk about how AI fits into training, the future of technology and fitness, the ethical implications, and why real human coaches aren’t going anywhere.

In this episode, we discuss:
AI and Robots in Fitness
The Ethics of Using AI For Fitness
Why Human Trainers Still Matter in an AI-Driven Fitness World
Accountability and Motivation Beyond Fitness Apps
The Value of Real-Time Form Corrections and Feedback
Combining AI & Fitness for Your Routine?
The Future of AI in Fitness

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33min
September 09, 2025How to Start Strength Training as an Older Adult
Today on the podcast, we talk about why strength training is essential for older adults. In general, there are a lot of myths around the accessibility of strength training that isn't true. Strength training is available to anyone at any age, and is more crucial than ever as we age. We dive into why you need to strength train if you’re an older adult, what your programming will look like, and give you resources and information on how to start.

In this episode, we discuss:
Why Strength Training Matters for Older Adults
Understanding Sarcopenia: Preventing Age-Related Muscle Loss
Starting Strength Training For Older Adults
Safe Considerations for Older Adults with Arthritis
How to Build Strength Safely and Effectively
Tips to Stay Consistent and Motivated
Embracing Strength Training at Any Age

Resources:
Article: Healthy Strength Training in Older Adults

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24min
September 02, 2025The Fitness Competition Mindset: Training Beyond Aesthetics
On today’s episode of the podcast, we explore mental toughness, performance goals, and the sustainability of various fitness competitions. These might include triathlons, Hyrox, Spartan races, marathons, CrossFit comps, bodybuilding, and powerlifting. Many people in the competition mindset aren’t necessarily training for athletics—or even health—but focus instead on being competitive in a specific arena. Today, we dig into both the psychological and physical aspects of these competitions.

In today’s Episode, We discuss:
The Psychology Behind Competing
Training Mentally vs. Physically
Cross-Training and Multi-Sport Preparation
How Many People Keep Going Long-Term?
Setting Goals Beyond Aesthetics
Mental Strength, Motivation, and Sustainable Competition

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32min
August 26, 2025How to Create a Training Program
Today’s podcast covers the basics of building a general strength training program. It’s impossible to teach you how to build your own program in 45 minutes. However, through using the past podcast episodes and blog resources we reference today, and by asking questions in our Facebook group, you’ll be able to create something for yourself.
We’ll walk you through the 6 steps to consider when building your strength training routine, along with the resources you need to make it happen. These steps are:
Define your goals
Define your frequency
Understand your options and build your split
Determine how you’ll track progress
Ensure you’re training with the right intensity and recovery
Make sure you’re progressing

Sources:
Progressive Overload, Periodization, & Programming
3 types of Periodization
How to Start Strength Training
How to Measure Progress without Using a Scale
From Punishment to Empowerment: Healing Your Relationship with Movement
How to Break Through Strength Plateaus
How to Build Series: Arms
How to Build Series: Hamstrings
How to Build Series: Quads
How to Build Series: Chest
How to Build Series: Back
How to Build Series: Shoulders
How to Build Series: Glutes
Blog: 8 Foundational Movement Patters to Include in Your Training
Blog: What is Skill Related Fitness?

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44min
August 19, 2025Training Around Your Menstrual Cycle Revisited
On today’s episode of the podcast, we revisit training around your menstrual cycle. Just because your hormones fluctuate does not mean your training needs to change. You might experience days when you feel like crap before or during your period and you might need to change intensity or maybe skip the gym, but your general programing should remain the same. In this episode, we talk about the myths behind period training programs, seeking help and answers if you have harder periods, training with anemia, and why listening to your body is important.

In this episode we discuss:
The myths behind “period training programs”
Listening to your body vs. rigid hormone charts
How to adjust training without losing progress
What research really says about strength across phases
Why skipping workouts for half your cycle is harmful
Anemia, iron levels, and their impact on training

Resources:
Podcast episode 20: Training Around Your Menstrual Cycle
Podcast episode 234: Listening to Your Body

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27min
August 12, 2025 Interview with Erin Moynihan - Staying Consistent for 5 years with Online Coaching
We have a special guest on the podcast today: Erin Moynihan. Erin has been one of our clients for the past five years, and she’s an absolute badass— a retired CrossFitter, lifelong athlete, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who will soon earn her CPT. As BP Fitness’s biggest supporter and a future coach, she’s passionate about helping others get stronger, move better, and live healthier. Outside the gym, she’s a devoted dog lover and an advocate for an active, balanced life.

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37min
August 05, 2025From Punishment to Empowerment: Healing Your Relationship with Movement
Today’s episode of the podcast is about healing your relationship with movement. The fitness industry is riddled with diet culture, toxic fitness messaging, fear-based marketing, social media comparisons, and celebrity worship. No wonder so many of us think exercise is a form of torture to endure in order to look good for other people. We are moving away from the “no pain, no gain” mindset and toward the shift so many of us need: seeing exercise not as punishment, but as a form of empowerment, joy, and self-respect.

In this episode, we discuss:
Why We Associate Exercise with Punishment
Transforming the No Pain, No Gain Mindset
How to Heal Your Relationship With Movement
Create a Sustainable Fitness Mindset
Let Go of Your Past Fitness Identity
Build a Fitness Routine That Works For You
Movement Is Not a Debt—It's an Investment

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35min
July 29, 2025 Q&A 104: Weighted Vests, Beginning Your Training Career, Squatting with a High Bar vs a Low Bar
Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!
1. I’ve been noticing that weighted vests are becoming popular lately. What are your thoughts? What are the benefits or are they just a fad? How should they be used if they are worth using?
2. I’m currently completing my level 3 personal training diploma (not sure what the equivalent is in the US). Do you have any tips or advice for newbie starting out?
Resource: Podcast - the Business of Online Personal Training

3. What is the most awkward movement to get in and out of?
4. Any tips for tailbone pain after squatting and deadlifting?
5. What is the difference between a high bar and a low bar squat? Are there benefits to doing one over the other?
Resources: Blog - Breaking Parallel Part I & Blog - Breaking Parallel Part II

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30min
July 22, 2025 Interview with Doctor Courtney from OWN Your Pelvic Health
Today, we have Doctor of Occupational Therapy specializing in pelvic health, Courtney Trocinski on the podcast. Courtney is also a birth doula, and founder of OWN Your Pelvic Health, a women’s pelvic health clinic in Denver, Colorado. She works with women throughout the lifespan, with an emphasis on care during fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum years. In addition to clinical work, Courtney has created a collaborative women’s wellness space, bringing together pelvic floor therapists, doulas, lactation, and integrative providers to support women and their families in every season of life.

Find out more about Courtney:
IG: @ownyourpelvichealth
Website: www.ownyourpelvichealth.com

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38min

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