In this video Michelle and I are going to do discuss overrated and underrated topics when it comes to building muscle. Calorie Surplus for Muscle Building - 01:00 Heavy Weights for Building Muscle - 05:46 Meal Timing for Muscle Gains - 10:06 Training Frequency - 14:11 Macros and Carbs for Muscle Building - 17:21 Workout Progression - 24:29 Suppleme…

My strong is my belief that Black women are sick of riding and dying Join hosts Shirley Hubbard and Natalyn Bradshaw as they welcome their first guest of the new season, award winning author and advocate Shanita Hubbard. In this episode, Shirl and Natty dive deep into Shanita’s perspective on the “Ride or Die” narrative in hip-hop and its impact on…

In this episode we're going to look at what the cost of health really means. Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

With so much information out there how do you know what's legit and what's not? In this episode we'll take a look! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

My strong is humanizing myself. In a world that often demands Black women to be strong at all costs, there is a growing recognition of the need to humanize ourselves — to acknowledge our vulnerabilities, set boundaries, and prioritize self-care. In this episode of Shades of Strong Podcast, hosts Shirley Hubbard and Natalyn Bradshaw delve into the i…

Don't have a ton of time to workout? In this episode we'll looking at designing workouts that are both quick and effective! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

Here are 20 sayings that I love and try to live my life by! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode I'm joined by Redefining Strength Registered Dietitian Julia to discuss emotional eating. Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode I want to discuss 6 hard lessons I've learned along my journey that help with achieving lasting results! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

My strong is empowering Black women. Get ready for a powerful new season of Shades of Strong! Hosted by Shirley Hubbard and Natalyn Bradshaw, this podcast empowers Black women to embrace their authentic selves and challenge societal stereotypes. Launching on April 9th, this season features compelling conversations with inspiring guests. From discus…

In this episode I'm going to answer your questions about body recomposition! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this video we're going to look at 5 common workout mistakes most people make and how to avoid them. Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

Are there "good" exercises and "bad" exercises? In this episode we're going to break down why we need to stop demonizing certain movements. Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this video we're going to cover 5 easy meal prep hacks you can implement today! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode we're going to look at when intermittent fasting is right and when it is not! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

let's look at the reason we feel like we deserve results when we're working extra hard! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode we're going to compare high reps with a lighter weight and low reps with a heavier weight! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode I'm joined by Redefining Strength Registered Dietitian Michelle to go over crucial micronutrients for menopause. Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode we're going to look at why we have the tendency to make the same mistakes over and over Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

Have you been celebrating quick weight loss on the scale? Maybe you shouldn’t be… Why? Because with these extremes you’re going to so that you can see the pounds fly off quickly But there’s a problem that almost everybody overlooks. You’re not controlling for if you're burning fat and not muscle. You might be losing weight quickly but you could be …

Do you have to track macros to see results? In this episode we'll take a look and also cover why tracking doesn't mean just one thing Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode we're going to talk fat loss and whether things like intermittent fasting, workouts and food quality is overrated or underrated Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode we're going to talk about non-negotiables and finding the right lifestyle balance for you! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

We often talk about how we want our diet to be a lifestyle but when you're trying to lose fat it's not always a lifestyle. Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

Is it really a plateau or just part of the process? We'll take a look in this episode and discuss how progress is never linear Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode we'll look at how your fitness is like a road trip! Learn how to approach speed limits and what NOT to do if you get a flat! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode we'll look at how every upside has a downside and why that might not be such a bad thing... Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode we're going to look at 5 metabolic boosting protocols and how to optimize them for the best results. Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode we'll take a look at how strength training and cardio impact fat loss! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

Ever found yourself part of the crowd that drops their New Year's resolutions like hot potatoes come mid January? You're not alone. Today is national quitter's day. Don't become a statistic 😉 Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode we'll look at the real "secret" to success. We need to create an ongoing process that can be your most reliable compass in navigating the path to your results Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

In this episode we'll discuss starting a new year and how perception is reality! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipeAutor: Redefining Strength | Cori Lefkowith

Unpopular opinion to voice…. Success is struggle. And with everything we achieve, there is a cost or sacrifice. A downside to an upside. And the more we try to run from this, the more we search for a quick fix, the less likely we are to truly achieve the results we want. That’s why in this episode I want to dive into the cost of fast fixes and what…

There are certain habits, like late night snacking, that we’d ideally like to stop doing. While not necessarily bad…they aren’t serving us or helping us get the results we want. That’s why in this episode I want to go over how to change those habits to help you see better results faster. Michelle is going to dive into late night snacking specifical…

Too often we let our age dictate what we can and can’t do. What we are SUPPOSED to do. But our age doesn’t define us. We define how we get older. Because we can’t stop that number from changing. But we can adjust our lifestyle to lead our healthiest, happiest lives at any and every age. Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without fee…

What are you waiting for? There is no right time… No perfect moment to start something. Honestly the right time to start something is when it feels like nothing is going the way it should. Because these hard times are often the times we need to learn to handle if we want to create lasting changes, but the times we never learn how to navigate as we …

I talk a lot about strength work for body recomp and fat loss. Because muscle is metabolic magic. It truly stokes our metabolic fire. More muscle means more calories burned at rest, which means better fat loss results. And us looking leaner as we do lose. BUT…. Cardio has its place. And many even enjoy it…even though I think you’re weird. That’s wh…

There are always a bazillion and one valid reasons NOT to make a change…not to do something. No time is ever the right time. Because often our excuses stem from our priorities and what we value and have always done. But there is also always a way to make a change and meet ourselves where we are at to move forward. We just have to choose to see the …

Life is about constant exploration. About constant growth. About constantly challenging ourselves to learn and improve. We should always be setting goals - whether they are performance, lifestyle, monetary, aesthetic… And we should always be CHANGING to reach them. Our identity is more fluid than we realize and at some point, we almost start fearin…

Creating new habits is HARD. And just when you think you’ve got an old pattern or habit broken and a new routine… Life does something that makes the old habit pop up and rear its ugly head! But in this episode you’ll learn how to create those lasting changes. Michelle will share how to get those new healthy behaviors to really stick and I’ll discus…

Muscle stokes our metabolic fire. Often if we just focused on building muscle, we would ultimately be leaner and see fat loss results faster. Yet so often our previous dieting practices have already sabotaged our metabolic health. The good thing is our metabolism isn’t just broken. BUT often there are a couple of key things we’ve done to kill our m…

Stop the extremes. Stop the restriction. Stop pushing yourself to the point you want to give up constantly. Instead embrace finding your balance and realize why some changes are more of a struggle. Start to listen to what your body and mind are telling you and what is realistic for your lifestyle! In this episode of the Fitness Hacks Podcast, Miche…

You can’t stop getting older. But you can DEFINE HOW YOU AGE. Our body will change. Our needs and goals will evolve. But getting older doesn’t have to mean decline. We can lead our healthiest, happiest lives at any and every age as long as we embrace evolution to meet ourselves where we are at. And often the fact that we just ACCEPT certain things …

There are lots of different opinions and perspectives out there. And while I think this is a good thing, it can also lead to us creating beliefs and habits that don’t serve us. That’s why in this episode I’m excited to chat with RS coach Cathy about some common diet and exercise myths she sees holding people back and even why there is no perfect wo…

Sometimes it feels like nothing is working! No matter how hard we try, we stay stuck in the same spot, asking ourselves, "Why is nothing working?!" A lot of the time, what it takes is going back to those boring basics. As much as it's tempting to search for a magic pill, as much as it's tempting to think we'll set a goal and that motivation will dr…

We are often our own worst enemy. And it comes back to the fact that whether we believe we can or we can’t we’re right. How we perceive things, dictates our actions - whether we see things as obstacles or opportunities is our choice. That’s why I wanted to discuss some common ways we sabotage ourselves, including what I call our “Selfless Sabotage.…

So often when we want to see a better result, we feel like we need to make these massive changes. When often it is 1% tweaks, slight shifts in perspective that add up. That’s why I’m excited to share some amazing meal prep and workout hacks you can implement this week without really making any massive changes to what you’re currently doing. And the…

Are you a new mom juggling baby care and fitness goals? In this episode, I'm joined by my fabulous trainer Rachel, a new mom, who shares her real-life experiences and strategies to balance motherhood and personal fitness. In this candid conversation, we uncover the often-unspoken realities of being a new parent, discussing the importance of setting…

Many healthy terms and habits have evolved over time. Keto now is not what keto originally was. Tabata now refers to so many variations of intervals it didn’t originally stand for. And I don’t think the evolution of terms is a bad thing. HOWEVER, these healthy terms can become distorted and misused to market things to us that actually sabotage our …