Our 2nd Interview with Manny, Powerlifter Extraordinaire
In today’s episode, we meet up with Manny Rechthand again to talk about his most recent powerlifting meet. Manny talks making weight, training for this past meet and most importantly, having a positive mindset while training. Join us for our talk with Manny…who will be competing in his 6th powerlifting meet in November 2023.
Training in the Heat
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss training in the summer and the heat, how to avoid dehydration as well as some considerations to think about when traveling and training. Listen to the podcast here. Order your Backbone here: The Backbone
To Deload or Not to Deload: That is the Question
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss deloads and why most lifters will never need to worry about scheduling a de load because one is already built into their programs. The deload is called LIFE. 😉 Listen to the podcast HERE! Â
Mental Health and Strength Training
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss our personal bouts with mental health and what we and those we know and love have done to help us overcome these issues. Prelude: Monday Moments with Manny. 😉Manny and I take 10 minutes to discuss the topic of spinal stenosis. Manny […]
Talking Strength and Training Programs for Older Lifters with Dr. Lynette Ewart
In today’s episode, I sit down with my friend, Lynette Ewart, a GP and the founder of Prescription Strength to talk about her strength program that she is running with a group of master athletes. Lynette lives in Leicester in the UK. She and I have known each other since 2016. Listen to the podcast HERE! […]
How we have changed: From Cardio Queens to Strong Women
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss how we have changed over the past 30+ years in regards to exercise, training, coaching and our bodies. Listen to the podcast HERE!
Strength Training: What will happen to my body?
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss the concerns of some men whom we train or have known who are concerned with what might happen to their bodies when they begin strength training, especially those who have lost a substantial amount of weight prior to their strength journey. It’s not just women who may have […]
Interview with Manny Rechthand
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I interview Fivex3 member, Manny Rechthand. Manny started training at Fivex3 in November 2020 at age 72. He has competed in three powerlifting meets, the most recent one in Orlando, Florida. At this meet, he broke the American Deadlift Record in his age group and weight class. He discusses why […]
Finding the Right Gym Community
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss why a gym community is important for many lifters and how you can work to create one for yourself if train by yourself. The right gym community can make your lifting experience incredible. Listen to the podcast HERE!
A Re-Set in the New Year
Happy New Year! In today’s first episode of 2023, Rebecca and I discuss New Year resolutions and the idea of focusing on a re-set instead of a re-do. Your new year can begin whenever you want it to begin. It doesn’t have to be January 1. It can be January 15, February 1, May 25th. […]
