Empowered By Iron

In this episode we sit down with Olympic weightlifter and Pro powerlifter, Heather Fass to discuss her first Super Total meet at The Arnold this year.  We also dive into how CrossFit and weightlifting has improved her powerlifting and how she manages ALL of the hats she wears in life. You can find Heather on Instagram: @mrs_fitfass and @titus_strengthandfitness For programming and all the strength gains, join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA 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   

Join us as we breakdown what the gut microbiome is, what it does, how it influences sports performance, and how you can improve it.  We also discuss the validity of greens powders and if they are worth your money.  Scientific literature referenced in the episode: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-020-00353-w https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21954333/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2732245/ Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQAJoin the Thompson’s Gym app: 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

From track star, to crossfitter, to powerlifter, and coach Bonnie Schroeder has lived a lot of life! In this episode she also fills us in on the fun things she’s up to now and updates us on her recovery from her preventative mastectomy.    Follow Bonnie on IG: @bonschro and visit her website at www.bonschro.com   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Join the Thompson’s Gym app: 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   

You’ve likely heard the terms linear periodization, undulating periodization, powerbuilding,  and HIIT before.  In this episode we spell out what they are, why and when they may be useful, and give our experiences with each of them. Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA 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   

In this episode we’re joined by the GOAT, Ed Coan.  We discussed what powerlifting was like back when he started, where it’s at now, and what the future may hold for the sport.  This episode is packed with tons of informative gems from one of the best powerlifters ever.   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Join the Thompson’s Gym app: 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   

In this episode Jen & Kristin share all their favorite cues and form tips for squat, bench, and deadlift.  Over their combined 40+ years of lifting, they’ve come up with some hysterical and outrageous ones that work for them. Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Need some guidance? Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA 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 

The holidays mean a break from normal routines for a lot of us.  Today we cover hot to get back into the swing of things after a break in training and nutrition.  We also talk about athletic goal setting for the new year. Need some nutrition guidance and accountability? Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Join the Thompson’s Gym app: 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 

With the recent change in USAPL’s weight classes, we’ve all got body weight on the brain.  Today Jen & Kristin sit down to walk through how they help athlete’s make the decision about what weight class to compete in.   Need some guidance? Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Join the Thompson’s Gym app: 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 

In this episode we discuss why recovery matters so much, how to set up your nutrition for good recovery, how to monitor your recovery, and how to make nutrition changes when you see a decline in recovery. Need some guidance? Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Join the Thompson’s Gym app: 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   

In this episode we are joined by coaches Mike Tuchscherer and John Garafano of Reactive Training Systems.  Mike is credited with bringing RPE to the lifting community so when we wanted to do an episode on what RPE is all about, we knew they were our guys. We discuss what RPE is, how it works, common misconceptions about it, how to get started using it, and who should definitely NOT be using RPE in their training.  Jen also fills us in on some similarities and differences in how she regulates her training.   To learn more about Reactive Training Systems and RPE visit their website: http://reactivetrainingsystems.com Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Join the Thompson’s Gym app: 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 we go into detail about how to compete against other people during a meet, and how to know when you are ready for it.  We give all the tips, tricks, and strategy on how to beat  your competition.   Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   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 

We’re taking a break from the science with this episode and talking all about our favorite things.  Join us for some fun banter on the products we love and how we would handle hypothetical scenarios like having to pick between giving up lifting or the Internet for a whole month.  Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Join the Thompson’s Gym app: 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 is our MOST requested topic to date!  Today we go in depth about what lifters in their 40s, 50, 60s, 70s and beyond should consider with their training and nutrition.  If you want to start lifting later in life, or keep lifting later in life, this is the episode for you!!  We also talk about changes we have made in our lifting careers as we get deeper into our 40s. But first we discuss Jen's recent controversial Instagram post that didn't exactly come across as anticipated.  And a general conversation about what a crazy place social media can be. 0:00 - 23:00: Instagram controversy 23:00 - 46:53: Considerations for older lifters   Articles referenced on the show: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16491536/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26878863/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3940510/ https://us.humankinetics.com/blogs/excerpt/training-frequency-requirements-for-older-adults Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutr

This episode is all about weight loss as a strength athlete.  When does it make sense to cut weight for a meet?  What if you want to lose weight for health and aesthetic reasons?  What’s the best way to maintain strength during weight loss?  And various methods to lose a couple of pounds the week of a meet.      Articles referenced on the show: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21558571/ Check out this research summary on the topic from Kristin: https://www.fiercelyfueled.com/blog/how-fast-is-too-fast-for-weight-loss-in-strength-athltes Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Join the Thompson’s Gym app: 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   

Today we covered a listener's requested topic: how to prevent and treat burnout as an athlete.  We go over what it is, what symptoms you might experience, how to modify life and training to help, and steps you can take to make sure you don’t get to that place again in the future.   Articles referenced on the show: https://www.nata.org/blog/beth-sitzler/burnout-athletes People mentioned on the show: Jujimufu (Jon Call) Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition with either of the 2 options below: Join the Fiercely Fueled Membership App Work 1:1 with Kristin or her highly trained coaches 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 

Breaking news in the powerlifting world!  The USAPL has been suspended from the IPF for one year due to drug testing practices.  There’s a lot of speculation and half information surrounding this suspension.  Tune in to hear the facts Jen Thompson knows, how the USAPL came to be part of the IPLF, and a discussion about what this may mean for the future of the sport.   Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Work with Kristin and her team of strength sports nutritionists: Apply here! 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   

Ever wonder how the heck to fit training into a busy life?  Together, Jen and Kristin have over 40 years of experience fitting training into their lives.  Jen balances teaching, coaching, being a mother and wife all while competing at the highest level.  Kristin owns and operates 3 businesses, manages employees and patient care, and makes time for family and friends while also training at the elite level.  Listen in to hear our tips! Mentioned on the show: Jennifer Millican Meghan Scanlon Chip & Joanna Gaines Work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition with either of the 2 options below: Join the Fiercely Fueled Membership App Work 1:1 with Kristin or her highly trained coaches Join the Thompson’s Gym app: 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 

If you’re looking for a way to put on a lot of strength, this is the technique you need to add to your training!  In this episode we discuss the what, when, why, and how of overloading training.  Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition with either of the 2 options below: Join the Fiercely Fueled Membership App Work 1:1 with Kristin or her highly trained coaches 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   

Today we sit down with multiple time Bench Press World Record holder, and owner of SSP Nutrition, Dennis Cieri.  Dennis tells us what goes into making sure a supplement has no banned substances in it, and what he feels are the most important supplements for athletes to be taking. 

Join us for the 2nd part of our most recent episodes; this one is all about meet day nutrition.  We talked about what went well for Jen during her weight cut for Nationals, what she could have done differently, and Kristin shares with us what to eat and not eat on meet day to help you dominate the platform. Work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition with either of the 2 options below: Join the Fiercely Fueled Membership App Work 1:1 with Kristin or her highly trained coached Join the Thompson’s Gym app: 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