The Pretty Little Lifters

Happy 11th bday PLL! In this solo episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I chat about…

-how I spend my summer break

-starting my 18th year of teaching

-hormones update

-trending topic of the week

And more!

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Here are some more resources for you: 

• Visit The Pretty Little Lifters website to join the mailing list and learn more about PLL!

• Subscribe to the PLL YouTube channel for some workout ideas and how to videos on movements

• Follow PLL on Instagram and TikTok for more fitness and health content

Teachers, want a lesson on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for your students or staff? Visit the PLL Teachers Pay Teachers store! There's also a free Self-Care Challenge there as well as other content!

*You are awesome and thanks for being here!

Hi Pretty Little Lifters! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple. Lauren is a researcher who focuses on evidence-based fitness for women. She is an expert in female physiology, exercise, and nutrition. She also co-hosts a podcast called Front Page Fitness where she discusses hot topics in health and fitness and provides reliable, accessible, and actionable information. I came across Lauren’s page on Instagram when I was looking for more people unpacking more science based fitness research. She is so good at looking at fitness and health claims, breaking down the science, and then spilling then tea on the truth...and we'll be breaking down a few hot fitness topics in this episode!

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Here are some more resources for you:

• Check out Lauren on IG @drlaurencs1 and check out her podcast Front Page Fitness

• Visit The Pretty Little Lifters website to join the mailing list and learn more about PLL!

• Subscribe to the PLL YouTube channel for some workout ideas and how to videos on movements

• Follow PLL on Instagram and TikTok for more fitness and health content

Teachers, want a lesson on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for your students or staff? Visit the PLL Teachers Pay Teachers store! There's also a free Self-Care Challenge there as well as other content!

*You are awesome and thanks for being here!

In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m joined by guest Amanda, the founder of Madre Maui. I met Amanda during my solo trip to Maui. I was looking for a local pilates studio close to where I was staying and came across Madre Maui. I got to meet Amanda after my class and we had such an awesome talk after about fitness, pilates, wellness, health, and how culture and economics plays a role…and how wellness is political. 

We chat about…

-how she got into pilates and what inspired her to open a studio in Maui, HI

-her unique pilates studio

-how the pilates industry has changed

-why wellness is political

-biggest challenges she’s faced as a studio owner

and more!

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Here are some more resources for you:

• Follow Madre Maui on IG here or on their website

• Visit The Pretty Little Lifters website to join the mailing list and learn more about PLL!

• Subscribe to the PLL YouTube channel for some workout ideas and how to videos on movements

• Follow PLL on Instagram and TikTok for more fitness and health content

Teachers, want a lesson on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for your students or staff? Visit the PLL Teachers Pay Teachers store! There's also a free Self-Care Challenge there as well as other content!

*You are awesome and thanks for being here!

In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m finally sharing the results of my 3 months pilates experiment. I can’t believe I ditched the weights  FOR 3 MONTHS!

I’ll share…

-why I wanted to do this pilates experiment

-what the experiment parameters were

-my dexa scan results

-what I learned

And more!

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Here are some more resources for you:

• Visit The Pretty Little Lifters website to join the mailing list and learn more about PLL!

• Subscribe to the PLL YouTube channel for some workout ideas and how to videos on movements

• Follow PLL on Instagram and TikTok for more fitness and health content

Teachers, want a lesson on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for your students or staff? Visit the PLL Teachers Pay Teachers store! There's also a free Self-Care Challenge there as well as other content!

*You are awesome and thanks for being here!

In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m joined by Jamie Desso. Jamie is an elementary school teacher and kettlebell trainer based in New York. I came across Jamie’s social media page, called the kettlebell classroom, where she shares her personal fitness videos as well videos of her awesome students doing kettlebell movements and flows with her. 

We chat about…

-how Jamie got into kettlebell training

-why she incorporates teaching her 2nd graders how to use kettlebells

-handling negative comments and trolls online

And more!

Want to support PLL? 

*Subscribe to the podcast and head over to this show page to leave a 5 rating & review to help us grow!

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Here are some more resources for you:

• Follow Jamie on IG @thekettlebellclassroom 

• Visit The Pretty Little Lifters website to join the mailing list and learn more about PLL!

• Subscribe to the PLL YouTube channel for some workout ideas and how to videos on movements

• Follow PLL on Instagram and TikTok for more fitness and health content

Teachers, want a lesson on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for your students or staff? Visit the PLL Teachers Pay Teachers store! There's also a free Self-Care Challenge there as well as other content!

*You are awesome and thanks for being here!

In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, let’s chat about the trending “what I eat in a day” content on social media.  

We’ll cover…

-what this content entails

-pro’s and con’s

-how to be a critical consumer of this content

And more!

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Here are some more resources for you:

• Visit The Pretty Little Lifters website to join the mailing list and learn more about PLL!

• Subscribe to the PLL YouTube channel for some workout ideas and how to videos on movements

• Follow PLL on Instagram and TikTok for more fitness and health content

Teachers, want a lesson on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for your students or staff? Visit the PLL Teachers Pay Teachers store! There's also a free Self-Care Challenge there as well as other content!

*You are awesome and thanks for being here!

In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m joined by elementary P.E. educator and the creator of the community PhysEd Girls, Cait Davis. I came across Cait on Instagram and loved seeing her share about all the fun things she was doing in elementary school P.E. and it’s been so cool seeing her platform evolve to now PhysEd Girls, which is a PE education community, where she shares daily PE teacher life, outfits, lessons & activities, gym decor, and more. She also reshares other resources or ideas other P.E. teachers tag her in which helps the community learn from each other too. 

We chat about…

-how Cait got into teaching PE

-the evolution of her content creation and how PhysEd Girls came to be

-pros and cons of being a P.E. teacher

And more!

Want to support PLL? 

*Subscribe to the podcast and head over to this show page to leave a 5 rating & review to help us grow!

*BUY NEW PLL Merch here!

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Here are some more resources for you:

• Check out Cait on IG @physedgirls   

• Visit The Pretty Little Lifters website to join the mailing list and learn more about PLL!

• Subscribe to the PLL YouTube channel for some workout ideas and how to videos on movements

• Follow PLL on Instagram and TikTok for more fitness and health content

Teachers, want a lesson on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for your students or staff? Visit the PLL Teachers Pay Teachers store! There's also a free Self-Care Challenge there as well as other content!

*You are awesome and thanks for being here!

In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m sharing 15 tips for group fitness etiquette. I don’t want you to be THAT person in a fitness class making unnecessary gym faux paus…this is your chance to learn! If you’re new to group fitness space or an avid goer…this episode is for you!  

Check out the newest PLL resource, the school newsletter wellness content, here!

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Here are some more resources for you:

• Visit The Pretty Little Lifters website to join the mailing list and learn more about PLL coaching calls and programming!

• Subscribe to the PLL YouTube channel for some workout ideas and how to videos on movements

• Follow PLL on Instagram and TikTok for more fitness and health content

Teachers, want a lesson on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for your students or staff? Visit the PLL Teachers Pay Teachers store! There's also a free Self-Care Challenge there as well as other content!

*You are awesome and thanks for being here!

In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m joined by guest Jessica Rosa. Jessica is a NY credentialed PE and Health educator and the founder of NuEra Women. She established a new course in health education, High School Women's Health, at her school. She has strived to advocate for women's health in schools.  Jessica has presented at conferences and continues to showcase presentations for the education system. I was introduced to Jessica by her colleague Kristine Ferreira (who was our PLL guest on episode 1 of this 6th season)!

We talk about….

-the importance of teaching women’s health in high school

-why she started a women’s health class at her school 

-why she created NuEra Women

-and more!

Want to support PLL? Subscribe to the podcast and head over to this show page to leave a 5 rating & review to help us grow!

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Here are some more resources for you:

• Follow our guest Jessica Rosa on IG @nuerawomen 

• Visit The Pretty Little Lifters website to join the mailing list and learn more about PLL and shop the new merch!

• Subscribe to the PLL YouTube channel for some workout ideas and how to videos on movements

• Follow PLL on Instagram and TikTok for more fitness and health content

Teachers, want a lesson on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for your students or staff? Visit the PLL Teachers Pay Teachers store! There's also a free Self-Care Challenge there as well as other content!

*You are awesome and thanks for being here!

In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m talking with Brittany Hammond! Brittany is a NASM certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor based in Los Angeles, California. She has worked in the fitness industry for the last eight years and believes in a holistic approach to wellness. Brittany is also a writer and has contributed many health and wellness articles to Well+Good, Health, Verywell Fit, Livestrong, PopSugar Fit, Good Rx, and more. I’ve had the pleasure of being a guest expert for one of her fitness articles for Pop Sugar on plyometrics. I met Brittany at Lift Society where she currently coaches. 

We cover the topics:

- writing articles for health and wellness publications

-red flags to look for in health and wellness content

-3 myths of strength training

-healthy habits

And more!

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Here are some more resources for you:

• Follow Brittany on IG @brittanymhammond

• Visit The Pretty Little Lifters website to join the mailing list and learn more about PLL!

• Subscribe to the PLL YouTube channel for some workout ideas and how to videos on movements

• Follow PLL on Instagram and TikTok for more fitness and health content

Teachers, want a lesson on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for your students or staff? Visit the PLL Teachers Pay Teachers store! There's also a free Self-Care Challenge there as well as other content!

*You are awesome and thanks for being here!