Fitness Simplified With Kim Schlag

Dr Jacob Harden on low back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain...If something hurts “Don’t do that” is kinda the go-to advice. What other options are there? How to prepare your body for the demands you place on it. Reducing your risk of injury. What is the main driver behind injury? It’s probably not what you think it is:)

Dieting + vacation often equals stress. “Will I lose all my progress?!” “What will I eat?!” “Should I count my calories?” Take a listen to hear Sam, Nichole, & I share our best strategies for stress free vacationing. Relax! It’ll all work out:)

As a perimenopausal woman I can tell you these years, though challenging can still be some of the best years of your life. Amanda & I chat about the symptoms that have rocked our worlds & strategies to manage them. Can you lose weight and look amazing during these years?

How do you cope with stress? If food or Netflix binges are your go-to we’ve got a few other options to elevate your self care. Sam, Nichole, & I talk about our approaches to self care, how you can fit it into your already packed life & what it can do for you.

In this Episode I’m joined by Jordan Syatt. Jordan’s a 5x World Record powerlifter, as well as an incredible coach. He’s helped 100’s, if not 1000’s of people to lose fat, get defined, improve their relationship with food, get insanely strong & build thriving businesses. J’s actually my powerlifting coach & my biz coach & in this episode we hash out 5 of the most important lessons he’s taught me- including a fantastic discussion on how to never have to start over at fat loss again. Whether you’re interested in fat loss, building an online business, being a better coach, or increasing your deadlift you’re gonna get some fantastic advice from a world class coach.

Decades of Strength Ep 9. There are lots of ways to train to get great results! Sam, Nichole & I share how we train- how often, what we do, how do we decide what to do, rest days & how has our training changed over time. We want you to see the range of possibilities open to you when it comes to strength training.

If you’re a woman over 40, here are 5 Things you need to know about lifting weights.

What’s a macro & why do they matter anyway? Everything you need to know about fats, carbs & protein. How much of each do you need? What are the best sources? We break it all down.

If you’re feeling motivated to lose weight now that the new year’s here, let’s get that motivation channeled towards success! Fat loss coach Carter Good tells you how.

What happens if you eat carbs at night? If you’re not sweaty or sore after a workout was it a bad workout? Women & weights- will lifting make you bulky? Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Join Sam, Nichole and I as we uncover the truth about these confusing topics.

10x I.P.F. World Powerlifting Champion Jen Thompson. I don’t know about you, but I’m fascinated by people who are the best at what they do. What makes them tick? Jen & I talk about what’s gone in to getting her to the level she’s at in her sport today.

On this week’s episode of Decades of Strength we discuss strategies for goal setting, how to reach your goals, and our biggest secrets for achieving success - whether it be in your business, your fatloss journey or your mindset.

Episode 13 Chad Hargrove and I discuss calories in/ calories out. Is weight loss really that simple?

Did you fall off track after the holiday? Or are you worried about messing up or losing all your progress between Thanksgiving and Christmas? On today’s episode Sam, Nichole, & I discuss how to get back on track after the holidays or really any episode of overeating or missing workouts. We give you real-life strategies for getting back on track, & manage stress during the holiday season without sabotaging your fat loss efforts.

Is stress incontinence just a normal part of life? Pelvic floor physiotherapist Chana Ross sheds some light on this sensitive subject.

Is it possible to enjoy the holidays (including the food,) stay sane & still lose weight? YES!

Ep 12 Dana Suchow, Eating Disorder Prevention Specialist talks about how you can help yourself (and your kids) overcome the negative effects of diet culture. We also talk about body positivity & fat loss. Are they possible at the same time?

Does seeing yourself get stronger get you excited? On today’s episode, Sam and I recap our recent powerlifting competition where we both set new personal records and talk about our experience getting stronger when surrounded by a bunch of other strong women! Powerlifting is a place for anyone who wants to chase strength and prove to themselves they can do it! Kim and I share misconceptions about the sport, how we both got into it, and why we love it so much. Truthfully, it’s addicting getting stronger, and if lifting weights and chasing strength goals is something you love to do, I suggest you listen to this episode, because you might just find yourself competing in the future!

Coach Sarah Duff @sarahdufflifestyleandfitness talks about how managing your expectations and getting past perfectionism gets you better results.

The ladies of Decades of Strength help you figure out if you're in a weight loss plateau and if so, what to do about it. We also share our best meal prep tips and tricks.