Between Two Coaches

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss normalized disordered behaviors in the fitness industry. They share the story of how they started the podcast and their friendship. Amanda goes on a grievance about a fitness trainer of a Celebrity you all know. Overall, the conversation aims to raise awareness about disordered behaviors in the fitness industry and promote a more balanced and sustainable approach to health and fitness. ------------------------------------------------------- Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Podcast Origin Story (09:59) Airing Grievances: Promoting Disordered Behaviors (27:58) The Thinness-Fitness Fallacy: Appearance vs. Fitness (38:12) Challenging Societal Norms: Rethinking What It Means to Be an Athlete ------------------------------- Contact us: Amanda - ⁠@amanda_katzz⁠ Nick - ⁠@nklastava⁠ Email - betweentwocoaches@gmail.com

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss surprising aspects of their fitness and wellness routines. They share their personal experiences and offer insights on topics such as not taking splits during workouts, and sticking to the same strength training routine. They also address the importance of communication and compatibility between coaches and athletes. Additionally, they express their grievances with the emphasis on running through injuries and the perception of toughness in the fitness community. In this conversation, Amanda and Nick discuss various aspects of fitness and running that they have different opinions on. They talk about the simplicity of exercise routines, the importance of rest days, their preferences for off days, their thoughts on cold plunges, their approaches to cooking and meal preparation, their feelings about race environments, and their experiences with group runs. (00:00) Introduction and Coffee Mishap (08:26) Grieving the Reckless Support of Running Through Injuries (15:07) Surprising Aspects of Fitness and Wellness Routines (31:48) Cooking: A Love-Hate Relationship (41:25) Group Runs vs Group Workouts ------------------------------- Contact us: Amanda - @amanda_katzz Nick - @nklastava Email - betweentwocoaches@gmail.com

In this first episode of Between Two Coaches, Amanda and Nick discuss the topic of comparison culture in the fitness world. We get into how they got started in the fitness industry. We discuss the factors that contribute to comparison culture, such as social media and the need for validation. We also explore the harmful effects of comparison and the importance of focusing on personal progress. We share personal experiences and insights on how to overcome the comparison trap. We explore the negative impact of comparison culture in the fitness world and offers insights on how to navigate it. We discuss the role of genetics in running performance and how it should not limit one's ability to participate in fitness activities while highlighting the need for a more welcoming and supportive environment for newcomers in the fitness journey. The episode concludes with the reminder to re-evaluate values and focus on personal growth rather than external validation. ----------------------------------------------------------------- (00:00) Introduction and Listener Love (07:39) Exploring the Impact of Comparison Culture (14:57) Overcoming the Comparison Trap (29:08) Curating a Supportive Environment ---------------------- You can find us at Amanda's IG - @amanda_katzz Nick's IG - @nklastava Email us at betweentwocoaches@gmail.com

Nick and Amanda just discuss the podcast and what we hope to bring to our audiences! Amanda Katz - Instagram Nick Klastava - Instagram Email us at- betweentwocoaches@gmail.com