Fitness & Fishnets

In this episode, Nikki chats with behavior change expert Dr. Karin Nordin about why behavior change is so challenging and what you can do to make the changes you want through a compassionate and evidence based approach.  They discuss: Where motivation comes from and what to do when you aren't feeling motivated What it means to have compassion and what the self help world often gets wrong about the idea of discipline  How to improve your relationship with rest and instill routines to reduce burnout How to use ritual and routine to improve your health, fitness, nutrition, or work habits Why it might be helpful to wait until the new year before setting goals for 2024 Links mentioned Follow Karin on Instagram @karinnordinphd Follow Body Brain Alliance on Instagram @bodybrainalliance Learn more about the Meaningful Mornings Course. Learn more about Change Academy. Follow Nikki on Instagram @naablevyfitness Sign up for the FREE Strength Essentials Master Class. Learn more about the Total Package Strength App Ba

In this episode, Nikki chats with sports nutritionist and strength coach Steph Gaudreau about the benefits and differences between strength training and Pilates and why you may not want to use them interchangably. They discuss: The issues with how fitness is marketed to women and how it influences our choices What is required to build strength, muscle, and bone density and if Pilates can meet these requirements in place of strength training The primary differences between programming and resistance options in Pilates and strength training and why these things matter. The importance of strength training for women over 40 and misconceptions around low impact exercise and "safety." Connect with Steph Follow Steph on Instagram @steph_gaudreau. Visit Steph's website. Get on the waitlist for Strong with Steph. Connect with Nikki Follow Nikki on Instagram @naablevyfitness. Join Nikki's email list. Learn more about Nikki's beginner strength training programs Strength for Hypermobility and PUSH IT. References mentio

In this episode, Nikki chats with personal trainer and author Jenn Pilotti about the challenge in finding the balance between mastering the basics so you can see results and the desire to experience novelty in exercise.  They discuss: Why novelty is so attractive, but can backfire on us if we don't have foundational strength + mobility How to find a balance between our desire for "shiny objects" and the stuff that we need to see improvements in fitness + feel better The basics of fitness, why they're important, and why they are dependent on what you want for yourself (aka universal principles with nuanced application). Connect with Nikki & Jenn Follow Nikki on Instagram @naablevyfitness Join Nikki's list for free nutrition and fitness support.  Follow Jenn on Instagram @jenn_pilotti Visit Jenn's website jennpilotti.com.

In this episode, Nikki and Jenn discuss common challengs for cardio with hypermobility and strategies to navigate them.  They cover: Why cardio can feel so challenging when you're hypermobile The role of strength training in mitigating against pain and injury during cardio  Common myths about hypermobility, running, and impact based cardio Tips to reduce flare-ups and pain during cardio The difference between HIIT and low intensity cardio and how to figure out what amount of each may be right for you. Purchase the Cardio for Hypermobility Master Class + Program! Purchase the Strength for Hypermobility Program with the Cardio for Hypermobility Master Class + Program at no additional cost! Follow Jenn on Instagram @jenn_pilotti Follow Nikki on Instagram @naablevyfitness.

In this episode Nikki shares her personal journey finding solutions for managing her chronic neck pain and hypermobility related symptoms, including dizzy spells, chronic tension headaches, and joint subluxations.  She also details her recent experience with physical therapy for her jaw and how it has helped reduce many of her sypmtoms.  Links mentioned Jaw stability / strength exercise examples FREE hypermobility friendly strength workouts Get the Strength for Hypermobility Program Follow Nikki on Instagram @naablevyfitness Follow Nikki on TIkTok @naablevyfitness  

In this episode, Nikki and Jenn deconstruct some of the most harmful myths surrounding exercise with hypermobility. They discuss: Why restorative movement is an incomplete solution to getting and staying out of pain How and why strength training affects the human body differently from yoga and Pilates The role of strength training in pain management and injury reduction Ways to identify your personal level of tolerance to exercise to reduce flare-ups Links Mentioned: Learn more about the Strenght for Hypermobility Program Sign up for the Expanding Your Tolerance to Exercise Master Class Rational & Feasibility of Resistance Training in hEDS/HSD: A Narrative Review Connect with Nikki & Jenn Follow Nikki on Instagram @naablevyfitness Follow Jenn on Instagram @jenn_pilotti

In this interview, Nikki chats with founder and Head Coach of Elements Sports Coaching Tenille Hoogland about what women need to know when starting or returning to endurance training and sports in their 40s and beyond. They discuss: How to define endurance activities Nutrition considerations and common pitfalls that stop women from feeling and performing their best - particularly as they are entering their 40s and 50s How to get started with endurance activities such as running or biking with less burnout and fewer injuries Why age shouldn't stop you from starting or pursuing endurance activites The different cardio zones that you should know about when starting endurance training CLICK HERE to sign up for the Play to Your Best: Perimenopausal Athletes and Beyond Virtual Summit! Connect with Tennille Elements Sports Coaching Website Athlete Project 51 Connect with Nikki Join my list for fitness + nutrition tips Follow me on Instagram @naablevyfitness My website + ways to work with me: NaabLevy.com

In this episode, Nikki and Adrienne discuss how participating or working in the yoga / wellness / fitness industry promotes unsustainable diets, body image issues, and disordered eating. They discuss: Their own experiences with extreme dieting and fad diets Why letting go of rules and not attaching morality to food can help you eat healthier with less stress The difference between having a framework in how you approach nutrition Weight loss with minimal tracking Connect with Adrienne Instagram: @thelionesstouch Website: thelionesstouch.com Connect with Nikki Instagram: @naablevy Book your free nutrition coaching intro call: naablevy.com/nutrition-coaching Other Links Mentioned Previous episode of Results Not Typical where Adrienne and Nikki discuss yoga and hypermobility

In this episode, Nikki chats with sports medicine chiropractor Dr. Emily Rausch about how to mitigate the risk of injury when practicing pole or aerial and what the rehabilitation process may look like after any injury. They discuss: Common causes of injury in pole and aerial The importance of rest and recovery during class and in between practice sessions Why strength training is a valuable cross training tool to prepare your body for pole and aerial work  The role of strength and mobility training in the rehabilitation process Different strategies to improve flexibility that tend to be more effective than passive stretching How to set reasonable expectations for yourself if you are returning to pole after an injury Connect with Emily Instagram: @dr.emilyrausch Visit Emily's website: empoweredmvmtchiro.com Connect with Nikki Instagram: @naablevy Learn about custom strength programming Learn about 1:1 virtual privates and consults Learn about nutrition coaching and save $50 off your first month if you book

In the final installment of this 3 part yoga series on wellness, mental health, and anti-depressants, Nikki chats with yoga teacher and movement educator Trisha Durham about the process that they went through to get a prescription for antidepressants and how social media influences our choices and perceptions of medication and mental health. They discuss: The different classes of antidepressants and how they figured out which one worked for them Their process of getting a prescription from their doctor The problem with science influencers or people who have large followings on social media who incorrectly represent research to sell you something (aka the Huberman effect) Why citing a research paper doesn't mean that the claim pertains to your situation or is factually accurate Links Mentioned: Sign up for Nikki + Trisha's Exploration of Asymmetry & Balance 4 Week Online Class Series! To connect with Trisha and learn more about her work: Visit her website trisha.yoga Follow her on Instagram @ohtrisha C

In part 2 of this 3 part yoga series on wellness, mental health, and anti-depressants, Nikki chats with yoga teacher and movement educator Trisha Durham unpack the stigma that exists around getting support for mental health challenges in the yoga, fitness. and Pilates space.  They discuss: Why "big wellness" also equals big money and is no more altruistic that the pharmaceutical industry  The problem with the lack of regulations around supplements and health claims made by people in wellness spaces How you can't diet, exercise, or meditate away mental health challenges and why it's harmful to claim these things The problems that are caused by personal trainers, yoga instructors, and Pilates teachers going outside of their scope of practice and telling people that they alone can "fix" someone's mental heath challenges with their methods How wellness modalities can support mental health, but why "natural" interventions aren't always the most effective or right option for someone How their own experiences worki

In part 1 of this 3 part yoga series on wellness, mental health, and anti-depressants, Nikki chats with yoga teacher and movement educator Trisha Durham about their mental health histories and experiences with anti-depressants. They discuss: What caused them to try anti-depressants and how it made their lives better How yoga, fitness, and wellness culture initially influenced them not to see this form of help for mental health Their experience in the medical system when requesting anti-depressants and how they navigated dosage and side effects Where anti-depressants might fit when considering what tools will best help you support your mental health Links Mentioned: Sign up for Nikki + Trisha's Exploration of Asymmetry & Balance 4 Week Online Class Series! To connect with Trisha and learn more about her work: Visit her website trisha.yoga Follow her on Instagram @ohtrisha Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newslette

In this episode, Nikki and Jenn talk about some of the biggest myths circling the internet in the fitness, yoga, and Pilates spaces and why Jenn hates hip thrusts.  They discuss: What the research says about hip thrusts and why it's not the penultimate exercise for building bigger glutes or performing better. The misconception that certain alignments will prevent or promote injury. Why overpronation may not be a problem for runners and what the current research suggests about the "best" way to run. The value of sensory input and why posture "correction" may not be an effective method of pain management or prevention for hypermobile people. Why fear mongering makes for effective marketing and poor outcomes. Join our list to get hypermobility specific resources! To connect with Jenn and learn more about her work: Visit her website jennpilotti.com Buy her book BodyMindMovement Sign up for a free online course with Jenn Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts

In this episode, Nikki chats with strength coach and physical therapy assistant Meghan Ramos about how to get started with strength training, what to do if you have pain or are coming back from an injury, and what is required to achieve progressive overload. They discuss: Where to start and how to pick your weights if you are brand new to strength training Considerations for strength training if you have pain or are coming back from an injury The role of strength training in avoided re-injury and returning to activities better than before Why progressive overload is important for building or maintain bone and muscle, what it is, and how to use it in a strength program To purchase PUSH IT visit https://naablevy.com/push-it-real-good-official2/ Follow Meghan on Instagram @strongerwithmeghan Follow Nikki on Instagram @naablevy

In this episode, Nikki chats with yoga teacher Adrienne Johnson about considerations for practicing yoga when you have hypermobility or pain. They discuss: Adrienne's personal experiencing starting yoga not realizing that she was hypermobile and how she changed her practice to account for her hypermobility and be able to practice without pain. The importance of strength training to cross train for yoga - especially if you are hypermobile. Why the largest range of motion may not be the best option for you even if you're able to go there Active versus passive stretching. How props can help you feel where you are in the poses, increase proprioceptive input / body awareness, and decrease the experience of pain. Connect with Adrienne Adrienne's website + the sign up link for her Strong n' Mobile Hips Free Challenge: thelionesstouch.com  Follow Adrienne on Instagram @thelionesstouch Connect with Nikki Sign up for free strength for hypermobility resources: strengthforhypermobility.com Follow Nikki on Instagram @na

Nikki chats with Amanda Thebe about how to approach strength and nutrition during peri-menopause and menopause.  They dig into:  Fitness and nutrition myths The importance of strength training and how to get started The benefits of a moderate approach to strength and nutrition ...and more. Connect with Amanda Thebe Website: AmandaThebe.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/amanda.thebe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandathebex Podcast: www.amandathebe.com BOOK: Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!www.amandathebe.com/books Connect with Nikki Naab-Levy Nikki’s IG: @naablevy  Access Nikki’s FREE What You Should Know About Protein Webinar + Protein Guide

Nikki chats with Meredith Mack and Jennifer Schwartz about what functional fitness actually means and how marketing has influenced our perception of “functional.” They also discuss how functional is relative to the individual and not a universal way of training and how it often involves exercises or applications that you wouldn’t necessarily assume you need.  Subscribe and listen to the Think Fit Be Fit Podcast Network, including Peach Pit Fitness with Jenn and Meredith. (thinkfitbefitpodcast.com) Episodes of the Think Fit Be Fit Podcast that Nikki has been or contributed to include: Ep 137: Context Matters | Fitness Influencers with Nikki Naab-Levy  Ep 138: Nikki Naab-Levy on Exercise Safety Cues That Don’t Work Connect with Jennifer Simone Schwartz Jenn’s IG: @Jennifer_Simone_Schwartz  Jenn’s Website   Connect with Meredith Mack Merdith’s IG: @Meredith_Mack   Connect with Nikki Naab-Levy Nikki’s IG: @naablevy  Join Nikki’s Email List

In this episode, Nikki chats with yoga teacher and educator Trisha Durham about the idea of listening to your body and why without context, it often isn't very helpful. They discuss: How this has become an overused statement in many yoga, Pilates, and fitness classes and alternative cues that may be less confusing for students Why there is no one size fits all approach to yoga or fitness The value of personal agency and how you can invite more of it into your classes or movement practice Why you don't have to suffer for something to be effective Connect with Trisha Instagram: @ohtrisha Website: Trisha.yoga Buy Trisha's book Movement Snacks Read Trisha's article Listen to Your Body. No Not Like That! Connect with Nikki Sign up for Nikki & Isabelle's FREE neurodynamics class with the replay! Learn more about Total Package Instagram: @naablevy Purchase Results Not Typical Podcast Merch If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on iTunes. You can also support the podca

In this episode, Nikki chats with strength and brain based fitness coach Isabelle Barter about why it's important to find the right medical or fitness professionals to help you and why you shouldn't always believe the stories that someone else tells you about your body. They discuss: Why you should find physical therapists and wellness practitioners who understand your experience and the context of the activities that you want to return to if you have pain How medical and wellness providers can't predict the future, so if what they are saying doesn't sit well with you, it's valuable to find a second opinion Their own positive and negative experiences trying to get treatment for pain and injuries Why these narratives around exercise being dangerous are often more harmful than the injuries themselves The negative and positive impacts of being delivered a diagnosis What to look for when trying to find someone to help you rehab pain or an injury Connect with Isabelle Website: Strongerhuman.com Instagram: @stron

In this episode, Nikki chats with athletic trainer Anna Hartman about what it actually looks like to train like a professional athlete and why this idea doesn't typically align with what you need if this is not you profession. They discuss: What a professional athlete's day and workouts look like and what Anna helps them prioritize when they see her. How professional athletes often have to make trade offs where they potentially sacrifice their long term health for shorter term performance. The discrepancy between the marketing messaging of "training like an athlete" and the reality of what it means to move and perform well. Why rest, recovery, and a sense of safety are required for performance, injury prevention, and overall health + how the nervous system creates the conditions for this. Connect with Anna Instagram: @movementrev Website: movementrev.com Connect with Nikki Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips: naablevy.com/newsletter Instagram:  @naablevy Did you enjoy this interview? Make sure