The Athlete Mom Project | Hybrid Strength Training, Postpartum Healing, Nutrition for Females, Mountain Adventures, and Tips
Chandler Sommerfeldt | Strength and Conditioning Coach, Postpartum and Precision Nutrition Certified and Active Life Professional Candidate
50 episodes
2 weeks ago
The Athlete Mom Project is where mountain-loving moms come to get stronger, fuel better, and reclaim their athletic identity—without sacrificing family life. Hosted by strength & endurance coach Chandler Sommerfeldt, this podcast blends science-backed training, practical nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts to help you build muscle, lose body fat, boost energy, and perform at your best in the mountains and beyond.
From trail running to strength training, postpartum recovery to performance fueling, each episode delivers real talk, actionable tips, and inspiring stories for athlete moms who want to feel confident, capable, and unstoppable—on the trail, in the gym, and in everyday life.
Whether you’re chasing your kids or a finish line, The Athlete Mom Project will help you train smarter, eat to perform, and step into the strongest version of yourself. And if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. When done right, movement can quite literally change your life because Movement is Medicine.
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The Athlete Mom Project is where mountain-loving moms come to get stronger, fuel better, and reclaim their athletic identity—without sacrificing family life. Hosted by strength & endurance coach Chandler Sommerfeldt, this podcast blends science-backed training, practical nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts to help you build muscle, lose body fat, boost energy, and perform at your best in the mountains and beyond.
From trail running to strength training, postpartum recovery to performance fueling, each episode delivers real talk, actionable tips, and inspiring stories for athlete moms who want to feel confident, capable, and unstoppable—on the trail, in the gym, and in everyday life.
Whether you’re chasing your kids or a finish line, The Athlete Mom Project will help you train smarter, eat to perform, and step into the strongest version of yourself. And if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. When done right, movement can quite literally change your life because Movement is Medicine.
#35 - What Functional Training Really Means for Athlete Moms: Training for Life, Not Just Looks
The Athlete Mom Project | Hybrid Strength Training, Postpartum Healing, Nutrition for Females, Mountain Adventures, and Tips
37 minutes
5 months ago
#35 - What Functional Training Really Means for Athlete Moms: Training for Life, Not Just Looks
<p>Functional training” has become a buzzword in fitness—but do you actually know what it means?</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>In this episode, we break down what <em>true</em> functional training is (hint: it’s not about doing squats on a BOSU ball). I’ll walk you through what it looks like for endurance athletes, why lifting heavy is <em>essential</em> for long-term performance, and how your training should reflect the <em>life you want to live</em>—not just the body you want to sculpt.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>We’ll talk:</p><ul><li><p>Why strength training supports runners, not slows them down</p></li><li><p>The difference between flexibility and mobility (and why you feel tight)</p></li><li><p>How to train for recovery, not just output</p></li><li><p>What “functional” looks like in different seasons of life and training</p></li><li><p>How to auto-regulate and prevent injury before it happens</p><p>.</p><p>.</p></li></ul><p>If you’re an athlete, mom, or anyone who wants to be <em>capable</em> in their body for life—this one’s for you.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>Athlete Mom Project Resources</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/withchanyoucan/">@withchanyoucan</a></p><p><strong>Podcast Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athletemomproject/">@athletemomproject</a></p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>My FREEBIE to you (click below):</strong></p><p><a href="https://withchanyoucan.com/homepage">Your guide to better energy, fat loss, strength, and seeing results that lasts</a></p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>Learn More About the Hut Trip Here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxhiKgxKkn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">San Juan Mountains Hut Trip</a></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p>🗓️ September 23–25</p><p>📍 Silverton, Colorado - San Juan Mountains</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>Over two nights we’ll move our bodies, hike to alpine lakes, eat nourish meals, share stories over campfires and reconnect with our bodies — surrounded by alpine peaks at 10,000 feet, yummy food, and even better conversation.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>🛏️ Full Retreat: $900→ Includes lodging, 2 days of meals, all resources, coaching app access with workouts and nutrition support (optional), and all workshops!</p><p><br></p><p>***BONUS OFFER: Come with a friend as a (2 for 1). Bring a buddy and you both can come for $900 total*** - DM me @withchanyoucan and say "BUDDY" and I'll hook you up.</p><p><br></p><p>PAYMENT PLANS are available as low as $56 per month 🫶🏻</p><p>💥 12-week training plan included</p><p>💥 Expert-led workshops</p><p>💥 All meals + lodging included in the price</p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p>Please like and subscribe, rate it, and share with your friends if you found this podcast valuable. It helps this content reach more people!</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>And remember—with Chan, you CAN 💪</str
The Athlete Mom Project | Hybrid Strength Training, Postpartum Healing, Nutrition for Females, Mountain Adventures, and Tips
The Athlete Mom Project is where mountain-loving moms come to get stronger, fuel better, and reclaim their athletic identity—without sacrificing family life. Hosted by strength & endurance coach Chandler Sommerfeldt, this podcast blends science-backed training, practical nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts to help you build muscle, lose body fat, boost energy, and perform at your best in the mountains and beyond.
From trail running to strength training, postpartum recovery to performance fueling, each episode delivers real talk, actionable tips, and inspiring stories for athlete moms who want to feel confident, capable, and unstoppable—on the trail, in the gym, and in everyday life.
Whether you’re chasing your kids or a finish line, The Athlete Mom Project will help you train smarter, eat to perform, and step into the strongest version of yourself. And if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. When done right, movement can quite literally change your life because Movement is Medicine.
