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Topics:

• (00:08) - Something every serious lifter runs into'
• (02:36) - What is a deload?
• (07:38) - Signs you might need a deload
• (11:41) - Sometimes we naturally deload
• (19:27) - I'll share how I'm going to be doing deloads
• (26:24) - Getting my conditioning and aerobic capactiy back up

Topics:

• (00:29) - The truth behind the trend
• (01:53) - Breaking down what is being said
• (06:20) - One big assumption made by the theory
• (11:21) - Most of us don't know where real failure is
• (23:41) - Thinking of it as a skill progression
• (26:21) - Takeaways

Topics:

• (00:08) - Feeling old is a lifestyle problem
• (02:38) - What happens when all the right things leave us tired and exhausted
• (08:42) - We need to stop comparing the easiest time of our life to right now
• (14:19) - What about move more?
• (19:48) - Your mindset matters more than you realize
• (21:57) - The fix is...

🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀

I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:

• 🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working
• 🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart
• 💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms
• 🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it
• 🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts
• 🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support
• 🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing

👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!

Topics:

• (00:08) - Some thoughts to help those of you that are stuck in your head a bit
• (08:51) - It's not always or nothing
• (13:45) - Turning up the dial instead of a switch
• (22:45) - What's the trade off?
• (25:06) - What do you mean by the canvas people have?
• (30:47) - Mirror reps in the gym and other areas

🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀

I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:

• 🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working
• 🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart
• 💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms
• 🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it
• 🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts
• 🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support
• 🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing

👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

Topics:

• (00:08) - Why does this bug Lindsay so much?
• (05:23) - We need to talk about rep ranges
• (09:40) - Is lifting heavier important around middle age?
• (10:52) - What do people mean when they say "lift heavy"?
• (18:55) - Just to be clear: I love lifting heavy!

🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀

I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:

• 🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working
• 🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart
• 💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms
• 🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it
• 🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts
• 🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support
• 🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing

👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

Topics:

• (00:29) - What's your favorite pre-workout snack?
• (04:28) - Do I need to change my workouts every few weeks to keep progressing?
• (10:03) - If I'm sore all the time, is that a good thing?
• (12:43) - How can I tell if I'm training hard enough?
• (19:18) - I'm post menopausal and my sleep is awful - any advice?
• (21:18) - Do I have to track steps?
• (24:55) - What are your thoughts on intermittent fasting for women?
• (27:58) - How often should I take rest days?
• (31:27) - Why do I feel hungrier when I eat more?

🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀

I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:

• 🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working
• 🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart
• 💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms
• 🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it
• 🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts
• 🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support
• 🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing

👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

Topics:

• (00:08) - Are processed foods bad?
• (01:26) - What is a calorie?
• (02:09) - Why aren't all calories used the same?
• (03:17) - What are whole foods?
• (04:30) - What are processed foods?
• (07:24) - What about ultra processed foods?
• (07:49) - What about protein powder?
• (12:44) - Why can ultra processed foods be a problem?
• (16:55) - How does food impact hormones?
• (22:15) - Meal options
• (27:58) - Big picture summary

🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀

I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:

• 🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working
• 🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart
• 💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms
• 🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it
• 🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts
• 🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support
• 🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing

👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

Topics:

• (00:21) - What do I mean by falling forward?
• (03:14) - We all have different thresholds
• (08:45) - Falling forward when you don't stop yourself from eating
• (11:54) - Planning realistically
• (15:54) - What actually prevents you from hitting your goals?
• (20:09) - Often don't know where their maintenance is
• (28:54) - How do you help people who won't buy in?
• (32:40) - The proper mindset around hunger

🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀

I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:

• 🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working
• 🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart
• 💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms
• 🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it
• 🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts
• 🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support
• 🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing

👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!

I’m so excited to share this with you—the LiftingLindsay Training App just got a massive upgrade! 🎉

👉 Want to check it out? You can grab a free week inside the app right now through [this link].

Here’s what’s new inside the app:

• ✅ A completely rebuilt exercise library with new demo videos that show setup and execution from different angles
• ✅ Visuals that highlight the muscles being trained so you know exactly what you’re working
• ✅ Home alternatives for gym exercises and even home-only programs that cover you for an entire year
• ✅ Full training programs whether you lift 3x, 4x, or 5x per week
• ✅ A new resource library with quick 2–3 minute exercise breakdowns so you can master your form and train smarter

This is a whole new experience—even if you’ve tried the app before.

Do you ever feeling like you have to always be tracking or else you'll gain weight? I've got thoughts.

Topics:

• (00:07) - Welcome
• (00:25) - How I knew I was entering perimenopause
• (09:49) - Trying an experiment
• (13:54) - My fear is there's only two options: track or gain weight
• (15:45) - Building strong food systems
• (18:00) - Using ChatGPT to get started
• (24:43) - What are your danger zones?
• (25:16) - The most successful people put their food on repeat
• (27:15) - Build feedback systems
• (44:14) - Systems and feedback loops

🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates 🚀

I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:

• 🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working
• 🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart
• 💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms
• 🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it
• 🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts
• 🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support
• 🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing

👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!

One of the most common questions I get from women is how lean is too lean?

Topics:

• (00:08) - How lean can you get while being healthy?
• (00:40) - New training app announcement!
• (02:46) - I like all versions of me
• (04:36) - Why people are asking about being lean so much
• (05:52) - Physical factors in being lean
• (20:35) - Sometimes it's the blind leading the blind
• (28:51) - Body fat ranges
• (34:51) - The real answer to how lean can I get is...

🚀 Big News: LiftingLindsay Training App Updates (Live October 1st!) 🚀

I’ve been working behind the scenes to completely overhaul the app — and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Here’s what’s new:

• 🎥 100s of new exercise demo videos with clear setup, perfect form, and highlighted muscles so you know exactlywhat you’re working
• 🧠 Educational form breakdowns so you not only train hard, you train smart
• 💪 Femininely Fit Arms program — designed specifically to help you build strong, shapely shoulders and arms
• 🗂️ Incredible navigation so it’s easy to find exactly what you need, when you need it
• 🏋️ Program variety — every program has home alternatives, plus a full year of dumbbell/bench/band-only home workouts
• 🍴 1x Macro option ($50 one-time with $35 updates) + nutrition add-ons for ongoing support
• 🎁 7-day free trial so you can test it all out before committing

👉 Start your free 7-day trial here!

In this episode, Alex and Lindsay discuss the surprising research showing that while 95% of people believe they are self-aware, only 10–15% actually are when tested. They explore how this lack of true self-awareness creates blind spots that keep people stuck in patterns they can’t see or break. The conversation digs into how faulty identity views and core beliefs quietly drive behavior, and why uncovering them is essential to progress. They reveal why working with a coach provides the outside perspective most people need to achieve lasting self-awareness, compassion, and accountability.

👉 If you want to discover what you might be missing go follow @alexparker.fit and DM him COACHING for details about coaching.

Topics discussed:

• (00:08) - All it takes is a goal
• (04:27) - Alex's mirror exercises
• (13:34) - Most people believe they are self aware
• (19:02) - The importance of logging even when it's uncomfortable
• (27:48) - Doing a deep dive on your systems
• (30:10) - Why do we struggle with self awareness?
• (35:12) - How can we build self awareness in fitness?

Topics discussed:

• (00:08) - This will make you the life of the party
• (01:26) - What does burning fat actually mean?

Topics discussed:

• (00:09) - The flex of working out for 25 years
• (11:16) - My friend just started training - why can she lift the same as me?
• (18:14) - How do I know what weight to start at?
• (25:33) - What does hitting failure mean?
• (40:48) - I have children that have different needs around food

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Topics discussed:

• (00:07) - I lied to you
• (02:16) - My joints aren't what they used to be - what do you suggest?

Weighted vests can be useful, but let’s be honest about the benefits.

Topics discussed:

• (00:06) - Who's excited about a weighted vest?
• (00:48) - Why is Lindsay not jumping on getting a weighted vest?
• (02:46) - Does it help with bone density?
• (03:28) - Does it build more muscle and strength?
• (05:54) - Does it burn more body fat?
• (13:56) - The nuance of the studies being used to justify weighted vests
• (21:08) - I love food!
• (26:43) - I appreciate your words of encouragement

Walking alone is not a strong enough stimulus for muscle or bone.

• Inactive postmenopausal women who walked with or without a vest for 18 months had no significant bone density changes (PMID: 22338922). Full breakdown below
• Even wearing a vest for 8 hours/day (PMID: 40540267) or 10 hours/day (PMID: 30095153) showed minimal skeletal benefit.

The muscle and bone gains you see in the research?

• They’re mostly in untrained individuals doing loaded exercises like squats, lunges, and jumps with the vest (PMID: 10995045, 9467434, 17724395).
• In these cases, the vest is just a hands-free way to add weight — not magic. As people progress, they’ll need more load than a vest alone can provide.

And for fat loss?

• Calorie burn from vest-walking is only ~10–15% higher than without it. That’s 30–50 kcal for an hour walk — about a single untracked bite of food.
• Long-term fat loss comes from managing intake, not chasing small increases in burn. Your diet is the real game changer.

If you lift weights regularly, walk, and are mindful about food, a weighted vest probably isn’t a “must-have” for you. it’s most effective in the right context.

Study Overview: Walking With vs. Without a Weighted Vest  PMID: 22338922

• Authors & Journal: Tantiwiboonchai N., Kritpet T., Yuktanandana P. in Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, 2011 (EurekaMag).
• Participants: 48 working women aged 30–60, randomly split into two groups: one walking with a weighted vest, the other walking without, on a treadmill 3×/week for 12 weeks (EurekaMag).
• Protocol: Vest group started walking without it for the first 2 weeks, then began adding 2% of body weight weekly until reaching 8% by week 6 (EurekaMag).

Findings

• Bone Markers: Both groups showed large decreases in bone resorption (β-CrossLaps)—~19.1% for the vest group vs. ~21.8% for the non-vest group—no significant difference between them (EurekaMag).
• Physical Fitness: Improvements in leg and arm strength, endurance, and VO₂ max were seen in both groups—again, no significant differences between vest vs. non-vest walkers (EurekaMag).

Bottom Line—What This Means

Walking, with or without a weighted vest, helped with fitness and reduced bone resorption—but wearing the vest didn’t offer any extra benefit. So if you’re thinking the vest is a cheat code for stronger bones or muscles… this study says otherwise.

Topics discussed:

• (00:07) - What it's like being married to Alex
• (06:36) - I have noticed a difference in my arms more than my legs - any suggestions?
• (13:59) - Should I rest more between sets and have higher rep count?
• (19:56) - Best quad strengthening exercise without machines?
• (27:35) - Do I have to do this forever?

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I recently held a Q&A on my Instagram and there were more questions than I got time to answer. I'll be answering more of them here on the podcast with Alex joining me.

Topics discussed:

• (00:07) - Caffeine is cheap
• (06:01) - Do your children show interest in working out?
• (13:04) - Does Creatine help all women?
• (25:30) - Does creatine help with perimenopause symptoms?
• (28:17) - Can you build muscle doing crossfit?
• (35:43) - What do you focus on during seasons of high stress?

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Membership gives you access to….

• Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.
• MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!
• Courses :
  • Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat
  • How to set up a Fat Loss plan
  • Setting up your Muscle building phase.
• Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals
• $500 worth in give aways monthly
• Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.
• bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questions
• Upload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Topics discussed:

• (00:07) - Welcome
• (02:01) - Everything in life is just practice
• (04:16) - My experience hiring a coach
• (16:10) - Thinking about arriving too much
• (18:34) - Using the practice framework
• (22:29) - Having certain thoughts doesn't equal failure
• (27:18) - Disrupted systems practice
• (31:28) - Internal awareness practice

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Membership gives you access to….

• Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.
• MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!
• Courses :
  • Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat
  • How to set up a Fat Loss plan
  • Setting up your Muscle building phase.
• Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals
• $500 worth in give aways monthly
• Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.
• bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questions
• Upload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Topics discussed:

• (00:08) - The latest (and weirdest) thing I've seen on Instagram
• (03:19) - Should I do hip thrusts on leg extension or hamstring machines?
• (07:00) - Using a foam pad between your knees
• (15:06) - How this can make the exercise worse
• (25:08) - Why does it matter what you do with bands?
• (25:56) - What's hard about having these conversations on social media
• (33:46) - For people who build muscle easily

Membership gives you access to….

• Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.
• MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!
• Courses :
  • Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat
  • How to set up a Fat Loss plan
  • Setting up your Muscle building phase.
• Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals
• $500 worth in give aways monthly
• Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.
• bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questions
• Upload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

Aging is a blessing and menopause is not a scary, bad thing.

Topics discussed:

• (00:08) - Hello Perimenopause 👋
• (01:16) - Working with a group through a build
• (04:09) - We go through phases where we just do the routine
• (10:53) - Noticing changes in my sleep patterns
• (13:42) - Noticing changes in my stomach
• (23:48) - Something to be aware of when on testosterone
• (28:36) - Menopause is a natural process
• (32:53) - Aging is a gift
• (37:26) - Reframing menopause and aging
• (42:36) - What are deloads?
• (48:57) - How do you know you should take a deload?
• (54:09) - How do I deload?

Membership gives you access to….

• Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.
• MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!
• Courses :
  • Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat
  • How to set up a Fat Loss plan
  • Setting up your Muscle building phase.
• Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals
• $500 worth in give aways monthly
• Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.
• bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questions
• Upload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!