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Nov 30, 2020

In this episode, Nikki chats with strength and conditioning coach Damali Fraiser about her approach to strength training and some of the social issues in the fitness industry.

They discuss:

• The process of getting started with kettlebells
• Benefits of strength that have nothing to do with weight loss
• Why it is important...

Nov 24, 2020

In this episode, Nikki and Pilates teacher and strength coach Kayleigh Miller discuss what the science says about the idea that some forms of exercise such as Pilates, can create "long and lean" muscles whereas other forms, such as strength training will make you "bulky."

They cover:

• What it actually means and requires...

Nov 16, 2020

In this episode, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher Sabrina Castro about her experience as a Latina woman and person of color in the Pilates industry.

They discuss:

• The issues with Pilates being an industry that predominantly features white, thin women
• How racism and fat bias show up in the Pilates studio
• Sabrina's...