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Talk Your Abs Off

Abby Clapper

33 episodes

4 days ago

Send me a text Support the show! In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, I’m joined by my friend and fellow personal trainer Kiley Madigan for some real trainer tea. The candid, behind-the-scenes conversations personal trainers have with each other but don’t usually share with clients. We pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to build a personal training business, navigate the fitness industry, and evolve as trainers in a constantly changing space. The heart of this episode is our 2026...

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Send me a text Support the show! In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, I’m joined by my friend and fellow personal trainer Kiley Madigan for some real trainer tea. The candid, behind-the-scenes conversations personal trainers have with each other but don’t usually share with clients. We pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to build a personal training business, navigate the fitness industry, and evolve as trainers in a constantly changing space. The heart of this episode is our 2026...

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Episodes (20/33)

Talk Your Abs Off

Trainer Tea and 2026 Fitness Predictions | Episode 32

Send me a text Support the show! In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, I’m joined by my friend and fellow personal trainer Kiley Madigan for some real trainer tea. The candid, behind-the-scenes conversations personal trainers have with each other but don’t usually share with clients. We pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to build a personal training business, navigate the fitness industry, and evolve as trainers in a constantly changing space. The heart of this episode is our 2026...

20 hours ago

47 minutes

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My Grandpa's 90th Birthday | Episode 31

Send me a text Support the show! 90 Years of Wisdom: A Chat with My Grandpa on His 90th Birthday This episode of Talk Your Abs Off is one of the most special conversations I’ve ever recorded. I’m sitting down with my grandpa as he celebrates his 90th birthday to talk about life, longevity, and what it really takes to stay active, strong, and independent as we age. At nearly 90 years old, he still lives on his own, maintains a large home on 10 acres, chops wood, gardens, lifts weights, walks r...

2 weeks ago

15 minutes

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New Year’s Resolutions That Stick: The Psychology of Lasting Fitness Habits | Episode 30

Send me a text Support the show! In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, we dive into one of the most common struggles people face every January: how to set goals that actually last beyond the first few weeks of the new year. I’m joined by Paul Wagner, a licensed mental health counselor, who breaks down the psychology behind motivation, mindset, and why our best intentions sometimes fizzle out faster than we’d like. We explore why motivation drops off after the new year rush, the power of inten...

1 month ago

37 minutes

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Parkinson’s Law and Fitness: The Secret to Getting Fit in Less Time | Episode 29

Send me a text Support the show! In this episode we’re exploring Parkinson’s Law, the idea that “work expands to fill the time available," and how it might be quietly shaping your fitness habits. If you’ve ever felt like you “don’t have time” to work out or that your workouts need to be long to be effective, this one’s for you. Abby breaks down how Parkinson’s Law applies to movement, motivation, and time management, showing you how less time doesn’t have to mean less progress. You’ll learn h...

1 month ago

11 minutes

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The Recovery Episode: Massage, Myofascial Release, and How to Move Better | Episode 28

Send me a text Support the show! In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, I dive into the power of recovery and how massage, myofascial release, and stretching can help you feel and perform your best. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or simply trying to move through daily life without feeling tight and sore, this conversation will help you understand what your body truly needs to recover well. My guest Jason Freel, a licensed massage therapist, breaks down the real benefits of different ...

2 months ago

27 minutes

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Holiday Fitness Survival Guide | Episode 27

Send me a text The holidays are right around the corner, and with them come travel, parties, family gatherings, and plenty of seasonal treats. It’s a fun time of year, but it can also bring a lot of stress when it comes to sticking to your fitness routine and healthy habits. If you’ve ever felt like your progress disappears every November and December, you’re not alone. In this episode, I break down how to prepare for the holiday season without losing your momentum. I share simple, realistic ...

2 months ago

25 minutes

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Exercising with Hypermobility and EDS: What to Avoid and What to Do Instead | Episode 26

Send me a text In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, I sit down with Dr. Cheryl Mitchell, a physical therapist who specializes in working with patients living with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Together, we break down what hypermobility and EDS really mean, how they show up in patients and clients, and why it’s so important to understand the difference between being “flexible” and having a connective tissue disorder. We discuss the subtle signs of hypermobility that bo...

3 months ago

33 minutes

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Eat More, Diet Less: The 800g Challenge for Healthy Eating with EC Synkowski | Episode 25

Send me a text Are you tired of complicated diets, food rules, and nutrition overwhelm? My guest today, EC Synkowski, Licensed Dietician Nutritionist and founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition, is here to simplify things with her famous 800g Challenge. The 800g Challenge is a straightforward yet powerful way to improve your nutrition—by focusing on adding more fruits and vegetables, not restricting foods. EC breaks down how the challenge works, why she created it, and the surprising benefits people ...

4 months ago

32 minutes

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Healthy Eating Made Simple: MyPlate vs. the Food Pyramid | Episode 24

Send me a text Remember the old food pyramid from school? Big stacks of bread and pasta at the bottom, and fats at the tiny top? Nutrition advice has come a long way since then—and MyPlate is here to make healthy eating simpler, more balanced, and a whole lot easier to follow. In this episode, I break down: Why the old food pyramid was confusing (and sometimes misleading)How MyPlate makes balanced eating more practical and visualThe ideal plate breakdownA super simple trick—using your own han...

4 months ago

10 minutes

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How Movement Saved Her Life: A Widow’s Story of Cancer, Caregiving, and Finding Herself Again | Episode 23

Send me a text What happens when your entire world falls apart—twice? In this powerful episode, I sit down with author, cancer survivor, and widow Stacy Ryan, who shares her personal journey through caregiving, loss, and ultimately, healing. Stacy opens up about what it was like to face her own cancer diagnosis, then care for her husband through his cancer battle not long after. She talks about the emotional and physical toll of grief, what it meant to survive, and how movement became a...

5 months ago

42 minutes

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Cold Plunges & Cryotherapy: Are the Benefits Worth the Chill? | Episode 22

Send me a text Are cold plunges and cryotherapy truly helping your recovery—or just giving you the chills? In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, we're diving deep into the icy waters of cold therapy. Once promoted by Dr. Gabe Mirkin—creator of the famous R.I.C.E. protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)—ice was later removed from his own recommendations. So what does that mean for today’s cold plunge craze? You’ve seen Olympic athletes, CrossFitters, and wellness influencers hopping into ...

5 months ago

17 minutes

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Bodybuilding After 40: Erika Sweeney’s Story | Episode 21

Send me a text In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, host Abby Clapper sits down with the incredible Erika Sweeney - a bodybuilder who shares her inspiring journey into the world of bodybuilding at the age of 45.. Erika shares her empowering journey of discovering bodybuilding later in life, what drew her to the sport, and how it transformed her both physically and mentally. From the intensity of training and dialing in her nutrition, to walking onto a competition stage for the first time, Er...

6 months ago

30 minutes

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Yoga for Strength, Stress, and Self-Care | Episode 20

Send me a text In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, I sit down with fellow yoga instructor Dani Carapellucci to dive deep into how yoga fits into a well-rounded fitness routine. Whether you're focused on weight loss, improving your strength, or just trying to find peace of mind in a busy world—this conversation is for you. We explore the fitness benefits of yoga beyond just flexibility: -How yoga supports weight loss goals -Why yoga complements strength training, cardio, and musc...

6 months ago

33 minutes

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BONUS: Absolution – Calling Out Toxic Fitness Culture

Send me a text In this special bonus episode, I'm revisiting one of the most powerful segments from Talk Your Abs Off — Absolution. This is the moment where each guest gets real about the toxic beliefs, pressures, and outdated narratives in the fitness world — and shares what they want YOU to release guilt and punishment around. If you've ever felt guilty for missing a workout, pressured to shrink your body, or confused by conflicting health advice, this episode is for you. From unrealistic b...

6 months ago

21 minutes

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Ozempic Explained: What Your Doctor and Trainer Think About It | Episode 18

Send me a text In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of Ozempic and other semaglutide medications with a trusted obesity medicine doctor. As a personal trainer, I get asked about these drugs all the time—so I brought in a medical expert to help us break it all down with real talk and no hype. Today’s guest is Dr. Kerry Reller, a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician based in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Reller is the host of the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast, ...

7 months ago

43 minutes

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Wellness Through the Generations: My Mom's Story | Episode 17

Send me a text In this special Mother’s Day episode, I sit down with someone very near and dear to my heart — my mom — to talk about her powerful health and wellness journey. From growing up in a different generation of women’s health advice to navigating her own path with nutrition, movement, and mindset, my mom shares what she’s learned, what she wishes she knew earlier, and how she continues to prioritize her well-being as she ages. We talk candidly about: How health and wellness advice ha...

7 months ago

36 minutes

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Fitness Q&A - Protein, Pilates, and More! | Episode 16

Send me a text I'm celebrating 2 incredible years of my fitness business — and what better way to mark the occasion than with a listener Q&A episode?! I asked you to send in your burning fitness and nutrition questions and I'm covering them all in this episode. In this special episode, I’m answering YOUR submitted questions around building strength, eating for energy, and making fitness fit your lifestyle — not the other way around. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or get...

8 months ago

27 minutes

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Debunking Blue Zones | Episode 15

Send me a text Are Blue Zones real—or are we being sold a longevity myth? In this eye-opening episode of Talk Your Abs Off, we’re peeling back the layers on one of the most popular health narratives of the last two decades: The Blue Zones—those five iconic regions where people are said to live longer, healthier lives well into their 90s and 100s. You’ve probably heard about them: Okinawa in Japan, Ikaria in Greece, Sardinia in Italy, Nicoya in Costa Rica, and Loma Linda in California. They’ve...

8 months ago

23 minutes

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Fitness for Neurodivergent & Hypermobile Bodies | Episode 14

Send me a text Are you a neurodivergent woman navigating hypermobility and struggling to find an exercise routine that works for you? You’re not alone! Many women in their 30s with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent traits find traditional fitness advice frustrating, especially when dealing with joint pain, fatigue, or sensory overload. But movement shouldn’t feel like a battle—it should support your body and mind. Maybe you’ve tried popular fitness programs but ended up burnt out, oversti...

9 months ago

54 minutes

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Are Barefoot Shoes Worth It? Pros & Cons Explained! | Episode 13

Send me a text Have you ever wondered if barefoot shoes are worth the hype? Are they the secret to stronger feet, better running form, and fewer injuries—or just another fitness trend? In today’s episode of Talk Your Abs Off, we’re diving deep into the pros and cons of barefoot shoes, how they impact your fitness routine, running stride, foot health, and injury prevention, and whether they’re the right fit for your workouts, weight loss journey, and strength training routine. If you’re a woma...

9 months ago

23 minutes