The Trainer Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
Danielle Harrison
The Trainer Life Podcast is a podcast dedicated to fitness. Danielle Harrison is a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Human Movement Specialist and holds a host of other certifications. Danielle will be discussing her years of experience and knowledge as a NYC Personal Trainer. She will be delving into all things fitness from the perspective of someone in the industry. Danielle will have guest on discussing sustainable fitness and outlooks based on science-based research. Danielle looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience with you.
Patience and physical therapy will help you heal faster. Stop trying to rush the process. Trust the process.
Meal prep is a great way to save money and get the nutritious foods that you need to be healthy and reach specific goals that you may have. Here are some quick and easy meal hacks, and quick recipes to make your life easier.
You will not do what I do when you first start training with me. A common statement first-time clients make is, "I can't do what you do." I tell them I'm training based on my needs and goals, and I will program based on your goals and needs.
Let's talk about protein. On this episode, I discuss why the type of protein you use, and the timing of it matters.
Putra, C., Konow, N., Gage, M., York, C. G., & Mangano, K. M. (2021). Protein Source and Muscle Health in Older Adults: A Literature Review. Nutrients, 13(3), 743. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13030743
Jeukendrup, A. & Gleeson, M. (2019).Sport Nutrition. (3 ed.). Human Kinetics.
In previous episodes, I have discussed how vital a warm-up is. But what should you do during your warm-up? I break down some movements that you can incorporate into your warm-up. That will make your warm-up intentional and make you feel less arduous.
In this episode, I discuss the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, focusing on the habit loop and how building strong habits can help build a strong fitness journey.
In today's episode, I discuss how self-control and discipline can breed your greatest results. We can't avoid our challenges and expect to have growth.
Yvonne Alonso is today's guest. I am so excited to have her on. Yvonne is a vegan athlete, a Personal Trainer, a fitness competitor, and lives abroad in Copenhagen. We discuss how being vegan impacts her life and her training.This is a feel-good conversation between two women who love fitness and have a passion for helping people see their true potential through movement.
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Rest is an important part of your workout. I explain how depending on what phase of training you're in will affect your rest time.
It's that time of year again—tax season. I discuss five write-offs that you may or may not know about and85 some helpful business practices that my accountant has told me about.
On this episode, I discuss some of the issues that can arise when you have a gym in a building where you share walls with others and the pitfalls that you can avoid.
Have you ever read the 12-week year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington? The breakdown of the 12-week year is very similar to how coaches program for their clients.
Your warm-up is part of the workout. Don't skip it, you will pay for it in the long run
On today's episode, I focus on children and how fitness can impact their lives in a positive way and the different programs used to help.
Thanksgiving is in a few day's and baby, eat the food, enjoy your day, and stop stressing.
What type of training you are doing will play a role in how you execute certain movement patterns. Always remember what you do in one mode of training may not be correct for the other.
On this episode, I discuss how your psychological state and self-efficacy play an important role in your long-term goals.
The information I utilize is from the textbook ACSM's Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise by Claudio R. Nigg, 2014
Intermittent fasting is it worth it? And what you should know about it.
The article that I used for this episode is-
Beneficial effects of intermittent fasting: a narrative reviewDae-Kyu Song1, Yong-Woon Kim2Department of Physiology & Obesity-mediated Disease Research Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea Department of Physiology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
On this episode I am discussing routines, why people fall off, and how to start a routine and keep a routine. I will be using information from the article cited below.
Are you a routine person, love them, hate them, indifferent?
I discuss the positive benefits of starting a low-level routine for long-term adherence.
Arlinghaus, K. R., & Johnston, C. A. (2018). The Importance of Creating Habits and Routine. American journal of lifestyle medicine, 13(2), 142–144. https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827618818044
We always look at fitness in terms of weight loss but working out is so much more than that. Having a Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic Time frame can help you stay consistent.
The information is taken from the textbook- Nigg, C.R. (2013). ACSM's Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activityand Exercise. American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual ofthe American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
Welcome back!
On today's episode, I will be talking about and giving you some data about sleep and the effects it can have on your body.
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I know I was only supposed to be gone for a month and it has been three and a half months but, I am back, excited, and ready to bring you weekly episodes.
I'm not too fond of the word tone because it doesn't mean what people think it means.
Here is an article that references what " tone " means.
Muscle Tone - ScienceDirect
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Now you can buy your blue check on Instagram—my thoughts on this and maybe a little bit of a rant.
Let's discuss running sneakers and why you can't wear them for everything. In this week's episode, I read excerpts from a paper I wrote about barefoot running compared to Shod running and how this can affect your workout.
I have provided the book and article I used for this paper.
Floyd, R.T. (2021). Manual of structural kinesiology (21st ed). McGraw Hill
Francis,P., & Schofield, G. (2020). From barefoot hunter gathering to shod pavementpounding. Where to from here? A narrative review. BMJ open sport &exercise medicine, 6(1), e000577. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000577
Ria Zervos is an Online Business Coach for Fitness & Health coaching moms. I help you create profitable businesses without a lot of followers. With 22+ years in the fitness industry helping create & edit programs. Now I help Fitness & Health coaching moms get unstuck in their online business and create a profitable business.
You can find me on IG @_ria_z
How do you think Chat GPT is going to affect the fitness industry? These are my thoughts, as a business owner, and things that clients should consider before trying to use it as a shortcut to results.
In this episode I am reminiscing about attending a coaches elevation conference, and how it was not what I wanted to do, but it was exactly what I needed.
This episode is for everyone, but if you are a coach this episode will definitely speak to you.
Sometimes your fitness journey will be boring. Motivation will leave you, but dedication and consistency will keep you on your fitness journey.
This episode is an interview with Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough, she is a fantastic woman with a plethora of accomplishments and a heart to serve and help people through fitness.
I hope you enjoy this week's episode.
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I am seeing a lot of new faces in group fitness classes. Please don't compare yourself to others and don't feel bad about taking an alternate movement or modification. It doesn't mean you can't, it just means not yet.
Let's talk about transformation. This episode is about transformation beyond the physical. Can you walk up the stairs without getting winded? Can you lift your child up without pain? That's transformation. I touch on transformations that my clients have told me about; I hope to encourage you to keep going if you are feeling like giving up.
It is still the beginning of the year and the gyms are all a buzz. But, let me tell you something it's going to be hard. And that's what I will be discussing in today's episode.
It is officially the first week of the new year. How are you feeling? How are your fitness journey plans going?
It is the time of year when people want to start taking group fitness classes. Here are some helpful tips on how to start.
It's that time of year again. New year, New me, let's talk about actionable steps you can take to not end up like the crowd, quitting by Valentine's Day. I hope today's episode helps you to be encouraged, make realistic goals as well as realistic expectations.
I have completed the first year of my master's program. This is what I have learned about managing my time.
Do you want to get hired at a gym? Well, here are some tips that I have picked up over my 15 years in the industry and things I personally look for when interviewing instructors and trainers.
Brianna is a personal trainer and nutrition coach with a holistic approach to wellness and a passion for bodybuilding. Enjoy this episode as we dive into a great discussion about being a female coach in the industry and her journey of competing in the wellness category.
Find Brianna on IG @briannakoleva_wellness
We hear a lot about form nowadays. Your body is different than your neighbors. In this episode I discuss what you should look for when it comes to form.
On this episode I dive into fitness trackers what we should be using them for and how they are a tool in your fitness arsenal but stop focusing on the calories burned.
Have you ever wondered what customized programming means when you hear a coach say it to you? Well, I break down some key things you should be looking out for.
Samantha Bilby is a body positive personal trainer and owner of Bloom Flourish Fitness, an online fitness community where busy women get fit in 15 minutes a day. Samantha is anti-diet but pro-health. She believes that restrictive diets are out and joyful health is in. Our health and fitness journey should be something that we love and look forward to, not something that we hate. With her 15 minute workouts and expert guidance, Samantha helps women reclaim their health and own their confidence.
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Online coaching has become a lot more prevalent. But is it the right choice for all fitness levels? Let's talk about it!
I hope you enjoy!
So, you want to be a trainer? Here are a few things to think about before becoming a trainer. It is a great fulfilling career, just know what you are getting into.
Thank you for the topic, Olivia. On this episode we tackle the topic of intro sessions, and the common things that personal trainers hear.
I hope you enjoy
In today's episode I talk about injury and how movement, physical therapy and corrective exercise should be implemented and continuously done. Even Coaches and Personal Trainers go through injury but the way the intention to get back to peak performance is paramount. And it should be a priority for everyone.
Do you have ups and downs? Well so does your favorite Coach. And sometimes we worry more about serving our clients and community then taking care of ourselves. Today's episode I talk about coaches needing to make sure that they fill from their own cup instead of just pouring into others.
This week's episode I talk about what happens when you are putting in the work but not seeing the results. There are many different factors that can go into this. I breakdown some things to think about to help you along your journey.
Let's talk about trying to hit max performance at every workout. Is it a good idea? Should you, do it? Why it might not be the best for the longevity of your fitness journey.
This week's topic is, "Everybody's an expert". In today's society especially in the fitness industry everyone is an expert. What does that really mean? What qualifies a person as an expert? What can you do to become one? How long does it take? Who decides?
Happy Listening
In this week's episode I tackle the topic of what's your number? We all have a number and goal weight that we want to achieve. But why? Where did it come from? And is it a healthy number for you?
I hope this episode just gives you a few things to think about.
Happy Listening
As a Coach, I cannot tell you how many times a woman has said to me, " I don't want to get too bulky". Let's unpack what this really means, and is it true? I will go deeper into debunking this word and finding power in strength.
In this episode I will be discussing how to pick a coach and training program that are right for you. What red flags to look out for, and what questions that you should be asking?
I hope you enjoy this episode.
This podcast is focusing on setting yourself back up if you have fallen off when it comes to your New Year fitness goals. Most people fall off by valentine's day and gear back up once the clocks change, and the weather starts to get warmer. I give you a few things to think about if you are one of those people trying to re-kick start your health and fitness. Hopefully help you to have a long game mentality, and not a short focus.
I hope you enjoy!
In this episode, you will get to know me. Let's build a relationship here. Learn what I am about and what do expect from this podcast. I hope you enjoy this first episode, and I hope you will want to come back. My goal is to help educated people especially women about fitness, learn from others in the industry and also have fun while doing it.
If you enjoy any of those things, then I know you will enjoy this podcast.
Welcome to The Trainer Life Podcast, launching in January 2022. The Trainer Life Podcast is where I will be discussing all things fitness, I will also have some amazing guest on to get their take and expertise on the fitness industry. Here is a little taste of what to expect in this podcast. I have been wanting to start this podcast for years and I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience with you, I look forward to interacting with you all.