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Strength To Build
Join me as I simplify the confusing world of fitness and provide you with the most effective training methods for achieving your best results. From solo episodes to interviews with athletes, coaches, and specialists in strength and conditioning, therapy, and nutrition, we've got you covered. Tune in for expert advice, inspiration, and motivation to reach your fitness goals. Let's train smarter, not harder!
Episodes
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AMA: Saving Calories for Dinner, Holiday Parties, Vacation Workouts & Maintaining Muscle While Traveling
Ep 137: The holiday season is officially here, which means holiday parties, traveling, disrupted routines, and a whole lot of opportunities to feel like you're…
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40 Lbs Natural Weight Loss, Cuts, Reverse Diets, Meal Prep For Corporate Girls, and More With My Client, Natalie Andrus !
Ep 136: In todays episode of Strength To Build we are sitting down with my client of 3 years to get a detailed review of how she's currently 40lbs and…
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Working Out, Eating Well, & Still Feeling Puffy? How Your Daily Habits Affect Your Body
Ep 135: Ever wake up feeling puffy, notice your rings fitting tighter, or feel like your body changed overnight—even though you’ve been staying consistent with…
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What I’ve Learned About Fitness a Year and a Half Postpartum
Ep 134: On this week’s episode of Strength To Build, I’m sharing my experience getting back into fitness after having a baby—the progression, the mistakes, and…
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AMA: How To Know If You Need A Rest Day, Beginner Advice For Lifting + Nutrition, Fitness Tips Before Pregnancy, Sets Per Week and More!
Ep 133: On this weeks episode of "Strength To Build" I am answering your questions!! We dive in on the top 5 things I'd suggest working on before getting…
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What Weight Loss Actually Looks And Feels Like (Part 2)
Ep 132: In part two of our weight-loss series, we’re talking about what progress actually looks like after the initial excitement wears off. I’ll walk through…
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What Weight Loss Actually Looks & Feels Like (Part 1)
Ep 131: What does weight loss actually look and feel like when it’s working? In Part 1 of this two-part series, I break down what is happening inside your body…
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I Built More Muscle Than I Wanted… Now What?
Ep 130: In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough in the fitness world: how to intentionally decrease muscle…
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Injured And Feeling Stuck? How to Adjust Your Goals Without Losing Your Progress
Ep 129: In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’m staying on top of my fitness goals while working through an injury and not being able to train the way I…
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AMA: Strength Training With The Goal Of Fat Loss, Weight Gain On Reverse Diet, Only Feel Quads In Squats, & More!
Ep 128: In this "Ask Me Anything" Episode, Chelsey is going through some recent things she's loving and then gets into some of your guys' most recent…
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The Truth About Peptides, Exosomes & Regenerative Medicine With Dr Jeff Gross
Ep 127: Today I’m joined by board-certified neurological surgeon and regenerative medicine specialist Dr. Jeff Gross to talk about what exists between…
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Why Running Feels Hard + Exactly What To Strengthen To Fix It (Upper Body Edition)
Ep 126: This week, we're continuing the conversation about building a body that feels strong and efficient while running—but this time we're focusing on the…
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Why Running Feels Hard + Exactly What To Strengthen To Fix It (Lower Body Edition)
Ep 125: If you've ever wondered why running leaves your knees, hips, or calves feeling sore—or why running just doesn't feel as smooth as you'd like—this…
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AMA: Current Nutrition Goals, Working As A Trainer With A Baby, Pregnancy Workout Considerations, What To Do After A Deficit, And More!
Ep 124: Today AMA covers a lot of topics! We touch on fitness, food, fav training sneakers and then chat about life as a trainer with a baby - how we got…
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AMA: Exercises For Quad Dominant Girlies, Lower Core vs Upper Core Training, Why Alignment Matters and More!
Ep 123: In this week's AMA episode, I'm answering some of your most recent fitness questions—from whether you actually need to train your "lower core"…
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AMA: Fat Loss Once You Have Muscle, Rest Times If Focus Is Building Strength, Why You Plateau In Fitness Classes & More!
Ep 122: Another Ask Me Anything episode! This week I’m answering your questions on fat loss, strength training, workout classes, fitness trackers, core…
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How To Stay Lean All Summer Without Giving Up Your Social Life!
Ep 121: Say it with me! "Summer is meant to be enjoyed—not spent stressing over every meal or feeling like you have to "start over" every Monday." In this…
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Mindset Changes You Have To Make If You Want To Get Results
Ep 120: In this episode of "Strength To Build", I'm breaking down the biggest mindset shifts that will completely change the way you approach your fitness…
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AMA: Effective Workout Split 4 Days Per Week, Bridal Body, How To Do Strength & Cardio, Cals While Building Strength and More!
Ep 119: In today's "Ask Me Anything" episode, we have a great mix of questions from women all at different stages. From postpartum effective workouts splits…
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AMA: Bulk or Maitenance Calories For Building Muscle, Retaining Clients, Creating Better Full-Body Workouts In Big Box Gyms & More!
Ep 118: In this "Ask Me Anything" Episode, we cover some questions from the everyday girl and from other coaches regarding the best ways to retain clients and…
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What Makes Short Workouts Ineffective, And How To Make Them 10x Better
Ep 117: In this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey breaks down exactly what separates effective short workouts from the ones that leave you sweaty…
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AMA: Thoughts On Peptides, Pre Workout Foods, Exactly How To Build An Effective Workout and More
Ep 116: In this episode of Strength To Build, we're doing another "Ask Me Anything"! We dive in on my thoughts on Peptides, workouts in the first trimester, an…
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How To Make Healthy Eating Feel Easy & Sustainable | Ft. Earthy Jane (Jane Olivia)
Ep 115: In this episode of Strength To Build, I sit down with wellness creator, private chef, and recipe developer Jane Olivia, also known as Earthy Jane, to…
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The Dense Bean Salad Girl: Violet Witchel on Meal Prep, Grocery Staples, and Eating Well All Week
Ep 114: You've probably seen the dense bean salad all over your feed — and today I'm sitting down with the woman who started it all. Violet Witchel is a food…
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AMA: How To Train Your Core, Stress & Weight Gain, Increasing Your Metabolism, Cardio Without Muscle Loss, Protein On Rest Days & MORE!
Ep 113: In this episode of Strength To Build, I’m answering another batch of some of your most recent fitness and nutrition questions — from how to actually…
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The Top 5 Variables That Actually Drive Results
Ep 112: In this episode, I break down the top 5 variables that actually drive results when it comes to building muscle, losing fat, and changing your body…
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Reverse Dieting 101: How to Eat More To Break Through A Plateau Without Gaining Fat
Ep 111: In this episode of Strength To Build, we're talking about all things "Reverse Diet!" If you feel stuck eating low calories just to maintain your weight…
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Your 8 Week Summer Body Blueprint
Ep 110: In this episode of Strength to Build, I’m breaking down my new 8 Week Summer Prep Plan that I am so excited about! A fun, at home, Db Only program…
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AMA: Postpartum Pancake Ass, How To Reverse Diet Without Gaining Weight, What To Do If Tummy Is Flabby But Don't Need To Lose More Weight + More!
Ep 109: In this episode of Strength to Build, we are answering your guys' questions per usual !! We talk about some current discounts, things I'm loving and…
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AMA: What Actually Makes A HIIT Workout Effective, How To Know If You're In A Calorie Deficit, When To Start Getting Ready For Your Wedding & More!
Ep 108: In this AMA episode of Strength To Build, I’m answering your biggest fitness questions—from what actually makes a HIIT workout effective, to how long…
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AMA: Why Pilates Works For Some People More Than Others, Walking For Fat Loss, Nutrition Around Training & More!
EP 107: We're back with another AMA episode! I’m answering your guys' questions about the difference between my training programs, why different types of…
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AMA: Signs Cardio Is Hurting Your Strength, How Long To Stay In A Surplus, Increasing Weight Without Losing Form & More!
Ep 106: In this AMA episode of Strength To Build, I’m answering your guys' questions!! We're talking about how alcohol actually affects progress, how to…
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10 Surprising Reasons You’re Bloated (That Have Nothing to Do With Food Intolerances)
Ep 105: In this episode, we break down the surprising (and often overlooked) reasons you might feel puffy, backed up, or like food/water is just sitting — even…
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Fall Off Your New Year’s Goals? Do These 5 Things to Reset.
Ep 104: This episode of Strength To Build, we are talking about the inevitable moment that motivation dips and consistency starts to feel harder than it did in…
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My Exact Night-to-Morning Routine for a Successful Morning Workout!
Ep 103: In this episode of Strength To Build, I'm here to remind you that consistency doesn't come from motivation, it comes from discipline, and discipline is…
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AMA: Carb Cycling, How To Break The Habit Of Constantly Snacking, How Long Can You Be In A Calorie Deficit, & More!
Ep 102: Back to back "ask me anything" episodes?! (SUBMIT MORE QUESTIONS BELOW ANYTIME!) In today’s “Ask Me Anything” episode, Chelsey is answering four more…
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AMA: Are 5AM Workouts Bad For Hormones, How To Balance Running With Strength Training, How Training Impacts Insulin & More!
Ep 101: In today's "Ask Me Anything" episode, Chelsey is answering four of your most recent questions + goes over some updates including her upcoming trip to…
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How I'm Using Chat GPT To Help Me With Food Logging + Recipe Creation
EP 100!! - On this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey is diving in on some helpful ways she's been using chat to log food, create recipes, and find trends…
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Carbs Around Training: How to Use Them to Train Better, Recover Faster, and Still Lose Fat
Ep 99: In this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey breaks down exactly how and why carbohydrates support your training, recovery, hormones, and fat loss…
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5 Of Your Top Fat Loss Questions, Answered! (Part 2)
Ep 98: Prepare to love this episode! Today we're diving in on some of your most asked fat loss questions in a way that makes the "why" simple to understand. We…
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5 Of Your Top Fat Loss Questions, Answered! (Part 1)
Ep 97: In this episode, I’m answering five of the most common fat loss questions I hear from women — the ones that keep you stuck in cycles of dieting…
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THE MAIN HABITS MY CLIENTS CREATE TO GET RESULTS ALL YEAR LONG
EP 96: In this episode of Strength To Build, I share my approach to building sustainable fitness habits—and why I don’t believe in extreme challenges like 75…
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5 Thing I'm Doing To LOCK IN For The Rest Of The Year
Ep 95: We're not "I'll start in January" kind of people. In this episode, Chelsey breaks down why the habits you maintain (or abandon) during chaotic seasons…
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AMA: How To Feel Your Glutes More, Effective Warm Up Routine, Should You Cut Or Bulk First & More!
Ep 94: On this weeks episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey does her fav AMA + a quick little mix of things she's loving this week. PS: If you leave a Spotify…
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The Secret to a Pain-Free Workout: Dr. John Rusin's Warmup Blueprint
Ep 93: In this exciting episode, Chelsey sits down with Dr. John Rusin, an internationally recognized strength coach, physical therapist, and injury-prevention…
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Reverse Diets, Ozempic, Fat Loss Plateaus, Postpartum Muscle Building, Smart Calorie Cuts & More With Dr Emily Dow
Ep 92: In this follow-up conversation with Dr. Emily Dow, we dive deeper into our Advanced Training & Nutrition Online Program and what clients can expect…
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AMA: Minimal Effective Dose Strategy For Fat Loss, When To Ramp Up Weights Postpartum, How To Improve Progress At Home With Just DB's and More!
Ep 91: In this Ask Me Anything episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey answers the most common questions you guys are asking right now about getting stronger…
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How To Enjoy The Holidays Without Crashing Out About Your Progress
Ep 90: The holidays don’t have to derail your fitness or make you feel like you’re “starting over” come January. In this episode, Chelsey breaks down how to…
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How Your Gut Health Shapes Fertility, Fitness, and The Future Of Your Children With "Tiny Health"
Ep 89: Today on Strength to Build, Chelsey sits down with Cheryl Sew Hoy, the founder and CEO of Tiny Health, to unpack the fascinating world of gut health —…
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Hot Take: Your Slow Light Weight Workouts Are Actually Chipping Away At Your Longevity
Ep 88: In this episode, Chelsey breaks down the science of Type I vs. Type II muscle fibers — and why most people never actually train the ones that matter…
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AMA: Spin Class For Sprint Interval Training, Tips For Easy Meal Prep, Hormone Testing, C Section Recovery & more.
Ep 87: In this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey talks about an upcoming job she's *manifesting* and then gets into your guys' questions of the week! She…
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The Rep Range You’re Probably Avoiding — and Why You Need It
Ep 86: In today's episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey talks about how it's common for people to spend their training years in the 8–12 rep range — but…
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Tough Love Truths: What I’d Tell My Clients If I Wasn’t Afraid to Hurt Their Feelings..!
Ep 85: In today’s episode, Chelsey gets real about the common habits holding women back from seeing results — even when they think they’re “doing everything…
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AMA: Guidance On When To Increase Weights, Wedding Prep Workout Plan, Workout Split With Toddler & Full Time Job + More!
Ep 84: In this week’s Ask Me Anything episode, Chelsey is answering your most-recent fitness and lifestyle questions. From building muscle to navigating busy…
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WTF Is Progressive Overload Though?
Ep 83: If you’ve ever wondered why your workouts don’t seem to be changing your body anymore, the answer might be simple: you’re not using progressive…
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Stop Starting Over on Monday: Why Weekend Sabatoge Is Killing Your Results
Ep 82: In this episode of the Strength To Build Podcast, I’m breaking down why weekends feel harder, how they can erase your progress, and practical ways to…
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AMA: How To Warm Up, How To Log Without Actually Tracking, Training On Vacation With Minimal Equipment & MORE.
Ep 81: In this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey starts by talking about what she's currently loving, her giveaway with Justin Hai, and the exciting new…
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The Cortisol Connection To Fat Loss, Menopause, & Quality Of Life with Justin Hai
Ep 80: In this episode of Strength To Build, I sit down with Justin Hai—entrepreneur, author, and founder of "Rebalance Health" —to dive deep into the hormone…
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AMA: How To Maintain Results, Do 20 Min Workouts Work, Tips For Eating Late If You Get Off Work Late, Hip Flexor Tightness and More.
Ep 79: In this episode of Strength to Build, Chelsey answers YOUR questions. Here's what is covered in today's AMA episode: How to maintain once I'm at the…
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What I'll Do When I'm Ready To Go Into My Fat Loss Phase
Ep 78: In this episode, Chelsey shares her personal plan for losing fat once she finishes breastfeeding — breaking down the exact steps she’ll take and the…