The VALidity Podcast

The VALidity Podcast

By Valentina RodriguezHealth & Fitness
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The VALidity Podcast episodes

  • Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss

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    Just how much does sleep ACTUALLY matter for fat loss? In today's episode we go through a study that tells us exactly how sleep–or lack thereof–can be making or breaking our fat loss. 


    MINICUT CHALLENGE IS OPEN NOW

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    RAPID RESET INTEREST FORM 

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    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program


    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • YouTube: VallFitt


    STUDIES: 

    • PMID: 20921542

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    20 min
  • Do ice baths kill your gains?

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    Does cold water therapy HELP or HURT your fitness goals? In this episode, we dive into the benefits and detriments of cold therapy, while emphasizing the CONTEXT in which it should be used! 


    MINICUT CHALLENGE IS OPEN NOW

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/health-hardwired-challenge


    RAPID RESET INTEREST FORM 

    • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_TAwquyE-yPguoNRQgBIqm2ZkgNK3kGPVkWRGdZcYUWnKZQ/viewform?usp=dialog


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    • https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS


    SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK!

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated


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    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program


    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • YouTube: VallFitt


    STUDIES: 

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    33 min
  • Are carbs bad before bed? Optimal pre-sleep nutrition

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    Are carbs bad before bed? What SHOULD you be eating before bed? In this episode, we dive into the literature and rationale behind the most optimal pre-sleep meal for YOU (depending on your goals and when you train). 



    HEALTH HARDWIRED CHALLENGE IS OPEN NOW

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/health-hardwired-challenge



    RAPID RESET INTEREST FORM 

    • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_TAwquyE-yPguoNRQgBIqm2ZkgNK3kGPVkWRGdZcYUWnKZQ/viewform?usp=dialog



    1:1 COACHING APPLICATION: 

    • https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS




    SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK!

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated




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    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program




    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • YouTube: VallFitt




    STUDIES: 

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    29 min
  • Gain ONLY muscle in your surplus

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    Can you gain ONLY muscle in your surplus? In this episode, we discuss a study on vitamin D and discuss the pathways by which vitamin D could promote the allocation of surplus calories to muscle growth versus body fat. 


    RAPID RESET INTEREST FORM 

    • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_TAwquyE-yPguoNRQgBIqm2ZkgNK3kGPVkWRGdZcYUWnKZQ/viewform?usp=dialog



    HEALTH HARDWIRED (shredding challenge) INTEREST FORM 

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    1:1 COACHING APPLICATION: 

    • https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS



    SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK! (on sale)

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated



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    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program



    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • YouTube: VallFitt



    STUDIES: 

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    19 min
  • Fasted Cardio for Fat Loss

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    Is fasted cardio TRULY superior for fat loss? Could it be beneficial in a growing phase? In this episode, we dive into 5 studies to determine the benefits, if any, of fasted cardio so you know exactly what you should be doing for your goals.


    RAPID RESET INTEREST FORM 

    • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_TAwquyE-yPguoNRQgBIqm2ZkgNK3kGPVkWRGdZcYUWnKZQ/viewform?usp=dialog


    1:1 COACHING APPLICATION: 

    • https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS


    SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK! (on sale)

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated


    CONTACT ME:


    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program


    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • YouTube: VallFitt


    STUDIES: 

    • PMID: 22248495
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    • PMID: 23723099
    • PMID: 20837645
    • https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk2040043



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    33 min
  • Rapid Fat Loss Protocol: How I RESET my body and lost 4+ lbs in 1 week

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    What happened when I went on an extreme rapid fat loss protocol for 4 days and completely RESET my body? I'll give you a spoiler alert: it changed my life. Tune in to find out how! 


    CLICK HERE FOR RAPID RESET INTEREST FORM 

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    SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK! (on sale)

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated



    1:1 COACHING APPLICATION: 

    • https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS


    WE CAN DO HARD THINGS APPAREL

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    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program



    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • YouTube: VallFitt



    STUDIES: 

    • See RFL Strategies episode!

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    25 min
  • The Rapid Fat Loss Protocol: what I’m doing & why

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    Wanted to touch base with you guys as I start the Rapid Fat Loss protocol!! Hoping to figure out an approach to help women in similar situations who need some sort of reset for their goals. Check back next week to hear how it went!!


    All foundational studies are discussed in my "Rapid Fat Loss Strategies" episode!


    SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK! (on sale)

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated


    1:1 COACHING APPLICATION: 

    • https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS



    CONTACT ME:



    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program



    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • YouTube: VallFitt



    STUDIES: 

    • See RFL Strategies episode!

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    16 min
  • Pre & Post Workout Intake for Women

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    How much protein should women be eating a day? What about PRE workout protein? Post workout? In today's episode we look at FIT FEMALE literature on protein intakes to discuss what is most optimal.. for the girls. 


    SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK! (on sale this week only)

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated


    1:1 COACHING APPLICATION: 

    • https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS


    CONTACT ME:


    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program


    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • YouTube: VallFitt


    STUDIES: 

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    32 min
  • How I stopped Binge Eating

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    A little different change of pace today as I talk through what personally helped ME overcome binge eating and heal my relationship with food! also HUGE personal update + my new ebook release!!


    SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK! (on sale this week only)

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated


    1:1 COACHING APPLICATION: 

    • https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS



    CONTACT ME:



    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program



    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • YouTube: VallFitt



    STUDIES: 

    • none today <3






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    34 min
  • Menopause & Weight Gain with Dr. Bill Campbell

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    In our first ever guest- episode, Dr. Bill Campbell (DBC) joins us to talk all things menopause and body composition. As a lifelong fat loss researcher, Dr. Campbell is transitioning his focus from the general population to fit peri-menopausal women struggling to lose weight. In today's episode we talk all about what these women are experience, and why, and what Dr. Campbell recommends they do to help them lose weight. 



    1:1 COACHING APPLICATION: 

    • https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS



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    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program



    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • YouTube: VallFitt


    DR. CAMPBELL'S SOCIALS:

    • IG: @billcampbellphd
    • YouTube: BillCampbellPhD


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    • PMID: 38902275
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    59 min

About The VALidity Podcast

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The VALidity podcast discusses and educates on scientific topics relevant to your health and fitness. Valentina Rodriguez earned her Master's degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in…