I am talking this week with Amanda Katz, who is a certified personal trainer, RRCA certified run coach — joining the Running Explained coaching team last year — and serves as a group fitness instructor specializing in indoor cycling, treadmill running and total body conditioning formats at Equinox in New York City.

We talk about toxic fitness culture and she gives some examples of how the health part of your fitness goals may not actually be helpful to you. We also talk about fear and the role it plays in our lives as women.

You can follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda_katzz. You can also check out her website www.amandaskatz.com.