The Strength Academy

After 236 episodes and 7 years of podcasting, we are stepping away from The Strength Academy Podcast. Listen in to hear about why we are making this change, what we are going to be working on, and how to keep in touch. We can’t thank you enough for your support over the years! 

Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/

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Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander @fiercelyfuelednutrition

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

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n this episode, we are joined by three time National Champion, Jasmyn Penn. Listen in as Jasmyn shares how she squatted 3 plates her first time ever doing squats, what has changed for her in the sport since she started in 2017, and some of the biggest lessons she has learned about coaches, nutrition, and injuries. We also get into her thoughts about social media and what she eats on meet day. 

Connect with Jasmyn

• Instagram @jasmynspenn https://www.instagram.com/jasmynspenn/ 

• Link Tree https://linktr.ee/jasmynspenn 

• @buffchicksupplements discount code: Jasmyn https://buffchick.com/ 

• @sbdapparel https://us.sbdapparel.com/ 

This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order.  

Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/

To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app

Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.

Follow the hosts:

Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

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In this episode, we are joined by inspiring guests Mallory Rowan & Josh Reyes. Listen in as they open up about running a business while competing in powerlifting meets, what lead to deciding to close the business, burnout and healing from it, and getting sober. Mallory and Josh are so warm and vulnerable and their story is relatable and hopefully comforting. 

Connect with Mallory and Josh 

• Josh in IG @joshhreyes https://instagram.com/joshhreyes

• Mallory on IG @malloryrowan https://instagram.com/malloryrowan

• Website https://malloryrowan.com/

This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order.  

Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at: https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/

To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app

Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.

Follow the hosts:

Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

Follow us on Instagram 

This episode is sponsored by Courage & Grace Body Care.  Visit them at CGBodyCare.com and use code STRENGTH for 15% off your first order.

In this episode of The Strength Academy Podcast, we delve into the topic of carbohydrates, discussing the difference between good and bad carbs. Spoiler alert! There are no inherently bad carbohydrates, rather it's all about understanding their role in a healthy diet, especially for athletes. Listen in as we debunk myths such as eating fat causing weight gain and clarify that consuming more calories than needed leads to fat storage, regardless of the macronutrient source. We also get into the importance of timing carbohydrate intake around workouts and the impact of age and metabolic regulation, as well as the significance of adequate calorie intake for proper performance and recovery.  

Get coached by Kristin and her team on your nutrition and recovery at:

https://fiercelyfueled.com/services/

To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app

Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.

Follow the hosts:

Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

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We have seen some athletes struggling to make weight for a competition lately. In this episode, we discuss what you ned to know if you’re going to do a weight cut to make it into a weight class, what are the best ways to do it, and what not to do. We also get into the diet and nutrition perspective as well as considerations for doing a water cut specifically and alternatives to water cuts and when you’re underweight. 

To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits

To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app

Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.

Follow the hosts:

Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

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Collagen supplements have been gaining popularity lately with athletes and celebrities touting benefits such as anti-aging, hair growth, and decreased joint pain. Is it as good as they say? Listen in as we break it down for you and discuss what collagen is and how it is used in our body, the current research and benefits, our personal experience, whether you should take it, and how to know you’re getting a quality collagen supplement.

To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits

To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app

Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.

Follow the hosts:

Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

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Feeling a little lost with no powerlifting meets on your calendar? Today we are sharing some of our favorite tips, our personal experience, and how to handle training with no upcoming meets. We cover goals and motivation, diet, how to approach training, and more.

To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits

To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app

Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.

Follow the hosts:

Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

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Today we are talking to Powerlifting and Nutrition Coach and host of The Power in Lifting Podcast, Solana Lewis. Solana is doing so much for the sport these days, Listen in as she shares about her background in sports and how she found powerlifting, her thoughts on personal training, her accomplishments and goals going forward as well as being a referee at powerlifting meets, her motivation for being a commentator and where she thinks the sport is headed.  

Follow Solana:

Instagram @solana_lifts https://www.instagram.com/solana_lifts/ 

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To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits

To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app

Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.

Follow the hosts:

Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

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Today we are talking all about protein and debunking some of the more pervasive protein myths out there. Listen in to learn how much protein you need, what it is going to do for you, and what matters the most according to the research that exists. We also share some of our favorite protein snacks!  

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Courage and Grace Use code STRENGTH at https://www.cgbodycare.com/ for 15% off your first order 

To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits

To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app

Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.

Follow the hosts:

Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

Most lifters don’t think about pelvic floor health until there is a problem and even then there are a lot of misconceptions. Joining the show today is an expert on the pelvic floor, Dr. Jocelyn Wallace, DPT. Listen in as she talks about the work she does as a pelvic floor specialist, the basics of how the pelvic floor is meant to function, signs of dysfunction, what lifters should know, and what good pelvic floor rehab looks like.  

Join us in Miami for out Iron and Stone Tour:

https://sites.google.com/sistersofironapparel.com/ironandstonetour/home

Follow Dr. Jocelyn Wallace

Instagram @drjocelynwallace https://www.instagram.com/drjocelynwallace/ 

Resources Mentioned

• Knix leak proof underwear https://knix.com/

• Pelvic Global directory https://pelvicguru.com/ 

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To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits

To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app

Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.

Follow the hosts:

Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

Follow us on Instagram