The Strength Academy

Joining the show today are two very special guests, Jenn Rotsinger and Michael De La Pava. Jenn and Michael are both presenters at our upcoming Iron and Stone Tour. Get to know them both a little better and hear what they’ve seen as the biggest mistakes lifters make. We also get into the psychology of lifting, training techniques for overcoming mistakes and bad habits, and what we are most excited about for the Iron and Stone Tour and their seminars. Listen in! 

Join us in Miami for out Iron and Stone Tour:

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

Follow Michael De La Pava:

• Instagram @thebattleaxegym https://linktr.ee/thebattleaxegym 

• The Battle Axe Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-battle-axe-podcast/id1292387563 

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

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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

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Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

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Join us in Miami for out Iron and Stone Tour: https://sites.google.com/sistersofironapparel.com/ironandstonetour/home

Today’s guest on the podcast is Susie Aranda to talk about how she got into powerlifting, how her nutrition changed over the years, and the origins and current happening at her incredible company Sisters of Iron apparel. 

Follow Sisters of Iron on Instagram @sisters_of_iron https://www.instagram.com/sisters_of_iron/ 

Special offer for podcast listeners: 

Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10

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.

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Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

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Joining the podcast today is two time World Powerlifting Champion, Jen Millican. In this conversation Jen shares how she found the sport, how she balances life and family and lifting, and her reasons for taking a step back from powerlifting and what that experience has been like. This is an inspiring and relatable talk for anyone who loves powerlifting. Enjoy! 

Follow Jen on Instagram @jenmillican https://www.instagram.com/jenmillican/ 

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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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Connect with Chad: 

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

Courage Barbell YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CourageBarbell 

Elite FTS https://www.elitefts.com/author/chad-aichs/ 

Special offer for podcast listeners on Old Lady Gains Apparel! Save 10% at https://oldladygains.com/ with code STRENGTH10

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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Joining the show today is Michelle MacDonald, better known as @yourhealthyhedonista. Michelle is a lifelong athlete, a renowned transformation and contest prep coach, WBFF Bikini Pro, professional chef, yogi and fitness model. Listen in as Michelle talks all about her fascinating background and how she got into powerlifting, genetics and physique, how she works with her clients, and her new book, Flex Your Age. 

Connect with Michelle: 

• Follow Michelle on Instagram: @yourhealthyhedonista https://www.instagram.com/yourhealthyhedonista/ 

• Michelle’s website: https://yourhealthyhedonista.com/ 

• The Wonder Women Intelligent Coach for Women https://thewonderwomen.com/ 

• Follow Michelle’s mom, Joan on Instagram @trainwithjoan https://www.instagram.com/trainwithjoan/ 

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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.

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Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander

Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132

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Today we are talking about everyone’s favorite substance, caffeine. Jen and Kristin discuss some of the effects of caffeine that you might not be aware of, including its effects as an ergogenic aid, or a substance that can enhance physical performance. Listen in to hear about some of the research that’s out there and what it means for powerlifters. 

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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The man, the myth, the pirate! Our guest on this episode is World Powerlifting Announcer and USA Powerlifting State Referee, Geno Powerlifting. Listen in as we chat about how he got into the sport, what he was doing before he became the “pirate of powerlifting,” and some of his most iconic stories and favorite announcing moments. 

Follow Geno Powerlifting on Instagram @genopowerlifting 

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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How do you approach your warm ups? Wondering if you’re doing it right and how much is really necessary?

Listen in as Jen and Kristin talk about the purpose of warm ups, what you should be doing to prepare your body for heavy lifting, how to know if you’re warmed up, and what they do in their warm-up routine.  

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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Joining the show today is James Clear, author of Atomic Habits. In this conversation, James shares about his relationship and challenges with habits in his life, why he chose to write about habits, the common pitfalls people run into when building habits and how to set yourself up for success. 

We also get into the four things you need to create a new habit and how all of this applies to strength athletes and competitions. 

Find James Clear online: 

Website and newsletter: jamesclear.com 

Instagram: @jamesclear 

Twitter: @jamesclear 

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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Have you ever wondered what it is that everyone else has figured out about motivation that you don’t know?  How do the top lifters in the world stay at it year after year?  

Listen in as Jen and Kristin break down what motivation is, how they feel about it, and what tips they have to keep you going for the long haul.

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