The Blue Shoes Fitness Podcast

The Blue Shoes Fitness Podcast

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The Blue Shoes Fitness Podcast episodes

  • 27. Nutrition Terms You Should Know - Part 1

    Learning about nutrition can be a bit daunting and downright confusing - and it's not common sense like some fit pros think! That's why in this episode we're going over some key nutrition terms and concepts that you'll likely run into everywhere from social media to the grocery store.


    Besides education for its own sake, I want to empower you to take control of your own nutrition, rather than letting food marketing rule over you with fear and anxiety. Making decisions about your nutrition that are based in truth instead of intimidation is what we're here for!

    (I wasn't able to finish my full list of nutrition terms today, so this episode is Part 1 of 2 - be on the lookout for the second episode!)

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    If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!

    πŸ’ͺ🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
    πŸ’ͺ🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com

    You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!

    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness

    Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! πŸ™πŸΌ

    - Coach J

    30 min
  • 26. 5 Under 5: 5 Ways To Improve Your Fitness In 5 Minutes Or Less

    There are plenty of aspects of fitness and making progress that take months - even years!


    Losing body fat, building muscle, perfecting your lifting technique, developing awesome health habits...

    That got me thinking about what you could achieve in the short-term.

    Like, the reeeeeeeally short-term.

    Is there anything I could teach you that would only take you a few minutes to do, yet would have a huge lasting impact on your fitness?

    In today's episode, we're doing exactly that. I'll be covering 5 under 5: 5 ways to improve your fitness in 5 minutes or less.

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    If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!

    πŸ’ͺ🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
    πŸ’ͺ🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com

    You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!

    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness

    Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! πŸ™πŸΌ

    - Coach J

    29 min
  • 25. Q&A: Speed Of Weight Loss, Home Gym Set-Ups, & More!

    Here's a Q&A episode for you - thanks to everyone who submitted a question!


    Below are the questions I cover in today's episode:

    1. Is it better to try to make more progress faster, or to go slower for longer?

    2. Besides just adding weight to an exercise, how else can I progress it?

    3. What is a good rate of weight loss in a diet phase? Not sure if I’m going too slow or not.

    4. You seem to promote full body workouts - is there a main reason? Are there any other good ways to divide workouts?

    5. What is something you’ve changed your mind about in fitness, health, or coaching journey? Parenting?

    6. On high reps sets, I get out of breath before my muscles get tired.

    7. Help me justify starting my home gym! Needing to pull the trigger. 😜

    8. How come you don’t post anything about specific clients?

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    If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!

    πŸ’ͺ🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
    πŸ’ͺ🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com

    You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!

    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness

    Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! πŸ™πŸΌ

    - Coach J

    30 min
  • 24. Do Your Fitness Goals Benefit Your Family?

    There's no rule that says that your fitness goals *have* to be bigger than yourself... but you may get to a point where you realize that surface level goals simply aren't worth the time and effort anymore.


    (This change of perspective often comes as a result of having kiddos!)

    The title of this episode is a question that I love asking my clients as they begin their fitness journeys, work through the "boring middle ground," and near the end of their goals. These are all great opportunities to check in to see how important and relevant their goals still are.

    I'll go over a short list of reflection questions that might help you to find and stick with the goals that matter most to you - and to your family.

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    Thanks for checking out this episode of the Blue Shoes Fitness Podcast! πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

    If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!

    πŸ’ͺ🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
    πŸ’ͺ🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds

    You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!

    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness

    Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! πŸ™πŸΌ

    - Coach J

    30 min
  • 23. How To Track Progress Without Stepping On The Scale

    At the time of recording (January), stepping on the scale is an especially popular and often anxiety-inducing part of tracking fitness progress.


    This begs a few questions though:

    Is the scale even necessary? Are there other ways to track progress?

    Is it possible to still use the scale in a productive-but-not-scary way?

    In today's episode we'll chat about how there are many ways and metrics by which you can track progress, AND how you can use the scale as one of many helpful tools in your "fitness toolbox." Knowledge and experience are power!

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    Thanks for checking out this episode of the Blue Shoes Fitness Podcast! πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

    If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!

    πŸ’ͺ🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
    πŸ’ͺ🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds

    You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!

    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness

    Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! πŸ™πŸΌ

    - Coach J

    30 min
  • 22. 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Fitness Journey

    In nearly any habit, hobby, or endeavor we take on, there are always things we wish we had known or understood better when we first got started.


    Have you ever had this experience?

    Whether you're starting your fitness journey for the first time ever or just the first time in a while, here's a list of things that I wish someone had told me right from the get go - I hope these serve to bless you and propel you toward your goals!

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    Thanks for checking out this episode of the Blue Shoes Fitness Podcast! πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

    If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!

    πŸ’ͺ🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
    πŸ’ͺ🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds

    You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!

    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness

    Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! πŸ™πŸΌ

    - Coach J

    30 min
  • 21. Weighing In On The Volume Vs. Intensity Debate

    There's a raging debate in the fitness industry, and you're a part of it whether you realize it or not!

    Without getting too nerdy or too far off in the weeds, I share some popular viewpoints on the training volume vs. training intensity debate, and give a few of my own thoughts as well - all, of course, with the end goal of helping you as a parent make the most of the time and energy you spend in your own workouts!

    Enjoy this discussion, and perhaps it will challenge you to think about your fitness from a new perspective.

    ...

    Thanks for checking out this episode of the Blue Shoes Fitness Podcast! πŸ‘‹πŸΌ


    If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!


    πŸ’ͺ🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
    πŸ’ͺ🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds


    You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!


    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness


    Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! πŸ™πŸΌ


    - Coach J

    30 min
  • 20. Q&A: Training Splits, Calculating Maintenance Calories, & More!

    Here's a Q&A episode for you - thanks to everyone who submitted a question!


    Below are the 10 questions I cover in today's episode:

    1. What’s the best training split for building strength?

    2. How much time should I spend at maintenance vs deficit vs surplus?

    3. How important is form when working out?

    4. Best way to calculate maintenance calories?

    5. What are your top overrated exercises?

    6. How important is it to do ab workouts?

    7. Is there anything in fitness/nutrition that you’ve changed your mind on?

    8. Can you build muscle without adding body fat too?

    9. Any tips on motivation? I feel stuck and completely unmotivated to keep working on my goals.

    10. How closely do I need to track calories, protein, carbs, etc.? I just want to lose a couple of pounds!

    ...

    If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!

    πŸ’ͺ🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
    πŸ’ͺ🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds

    You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!

    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
    πŸ“² Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness

    Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! πŸ™πŸΌ

    - Coach J

    30 min
  • 19. The Easiest Meal Strategy For Parents

    Why does meal time always seem to be so stressful, time consuming, and draining? Even just thinking about what to eat can feel like a chore sometimes!


    The goal of this episode is to share a daily meal template that I've used for years (for myself and with clients) which finds a balance between the extremes of being overly restrictive and being overly unstructured.

    If your current eating patterns bring more frustration than joy or health, this is the one for you!

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    If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!

    1. 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
    2. "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds

    You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!

    - Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
    - Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness

    Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! πŸ™πŸΌ

    - Coach J

    30 min
  • 18. Discipline Is Overrated... But Not Useless

    Focusing on self-discipline, willpower, and brute force is a popular suggestion for creating new habits, breaking old ones, and making progress toward your goals.


    But is that really the only way? If not, is it even the best way?

    In today's episode, we'll chat about the role that discipline does play in your fitness journey - how it's a powerful tool, but also how there's a time and place to use it too.

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    Thanks for checking out this episode of the Blue Shoes Fitness Podcast! πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

    If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!

    1. 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
    2. "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds

    You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!

    - Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
    - Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness

    Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! πŸ™πŸΌ

    - Coach J

    30 min

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