Fitness & Fishnets

In this episode Nikki chats with Pilates, yoga, and somatics teacher Erica Webb about what it means to foster self-kindness and how to escape the "should" mindset. They discuss: What it means to be kind or honest with yourself and why this practice is often difficult and uncomfortable Why it's so hard to take action towards the things that you want and strategies for moving beyond this roadblock How to reframe your "shoulds" into self talk that is more productive and less based in guilt in shame Toxic positivity and why the yoga every damn day mentality isn't sustainable or helpful Connect with Erica Instagram: @ericawebb_selfkind Website: ericawebbyoga.com.au/ SelfKind Podcast  Connect with Nikki Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips Instagram: @naablevy  If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on iTunes! You can also support the podcast by sharing it with your friends or on social media.

In this episode of the Results Not Typical Podcast, Nikki chats with joy coach and movement teacher Larissa Parson about navigating chronic illness as a movement teacher, misconceptions around pelvic health issues, and bias around women’s healthcare when seeking medical providers. They discuss: How to find joy and enjoyment in movement even when you have pain, illness, or injury The importance of choice and autonomy in all aspects of exercise, health, and self-care Bias and racism in medicine and maternal healthcare Myths and misconceptions around pelvic health issues, such as diastasis and prolapse Larissa’s experience navigating crohn’s disease as a movement teacher Connect with Larissa Instagram: @larissa_parson Website: larissaparson.com Connect with Nikki Learn more about Kettlebells Made Simple. Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips. 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 a

In this episode of the Results Not Typical Podcast, Nikki chats with business coach and yoga teacher Cora Geroux about how to create structure and boundaries in your business to minimize burnout. They discuss: How Cora has built in time off into her workflow and schedule The importance of having dedicated time off when you are not working on your business The "Joe Rogan" effect and how it relates to marketing How social media is about your clients and now about you Connect with Cora Instagram: @corageroux Website: https://www.corageroux.com/ Connect with Nikki: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter 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 podcast by sharing it with your friends or on social media.

In this episode, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher, mechanical engineer, and founder of Flexia Kaleen Canevari about the unique benefits of the Pilates reformer and how it can be modernized and brought to more people with tech.  They discuss: Pilates versus strength training and how the two complement each other Why the Pilates springs are a unique form of resistance training and how they can be helpful for decreasing pain and improving flexibility and control How the Flexia smart reformer's sensor will help people track their progress in strength and flexibility, while also quantifying quality of movement Why how you feel is as important as the exercise that you do Why it was important to Kaleen to design a reformer that was easy to set up and use at home that could be adjusted to comfortably fit larger and smaller bodies Click here to learn more about the Flexia reformer holiday pre-sale and save $500 if you buy yours before January 1, 2022 (Use coupon code NIKKI for $500 off!). Connect with Kaleen: Websi

In this episode of the Results Not Typical Podcast, Nikki chats with yoga teacher Caitlin Doherty about the importance of slowing down and how it relates to self car, self acceptance, and yoga. They discuss: How capitalism, hustle culture, and perfectionism encourages us to sacrifice ourselves for the sake of productivity The power of learning to slow down and be more intentional with your workouts, movement practice, and life Why the most "productive" life isn't always your best life How to find self worth outside of what you produce and what you look like Ways to cultivate a yoga practice that is built on self acceptance and rest instead of performance Connect with Caitlin: Instagram: @caitlindohertywellness Website: https://www.caitlindohertywellness.com/ Connect with Nikki: Join Kettlebells Made Simple: naablevy.com/kettlebells-made-simple Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Instagram @naablevy Purchase Results Not Typical Podcast Merch If you enjoy the podcast, p

In this episode, Nikki chats with Zach Anderson and Sarah Lacour about the commonalities between diet culture and purity culture. They discuss: How both cultures conflate diet, exercise, and weight with morality The emphasis on weight loss and policing of women's bodies in both cultures How purity culture shows up in the language of fitness culture How this narrative contributes to body dysmorphia, disordered eating, and eating disorders Zach's experience as a gay man who grew up in the Mormon church and now works in the nutrition and fitness space Sarah's experience growing up in the evangelical church and the work she has done to deconstruct it Connect with Sarah: Instagram: @deconstructingpurityculture Connect with Zach: Instagram: @motionsustained Website: https://www.motionsustained.com/ Connect with Nikki: Join Kettlebells Made Simple: naablevy.com/kettlebells-made-simple Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Instagram @naablevy Purchase Results Not Typical Podcas

In this episode, Nikki chats with strength and nutrition coach Steph Gaudreau and fitness coach for women over 40 Robin Legat about why strength training is such a powerful tool to help women in all stages of life. They discuss: The benefits of pursuing strength training as we age if we want to maintain muscle mass, bone mass, and improve our quality of life. Why the small pink dumbbells have limitations in what they can do for you The importance of eating enough protein if you strength train and why this advice is often given Strength training for women myths that we shouldn't believe The power of focusing on something other than weight loss as a fitness goal Connect with Steph: Website: https://www.stephgaudreau.com/ Instagram: @steph_gaudreau Podcast: Listen to Your Body Podcast Connect with Robin: Website: https://www.robinlegat.com/ Instagram: @robinlegat Podcast: Seasoned Athlete Podcast Connect with Nikki and other links mentioned: Sign up for the live free restorative Pilates class with replay: ht

In this episode, Nikki chats with strength coach Isabelle Barter about how social media and celebrity plastic surgery creates unrealistic expectations for what our bodies are supposed to look like. They also discuss: The supernormal stimulus and how why it results in our attraction to exaggerated features such as large breast with a small waist The difference between pursuing aesthetics and health and why they don't always overlap How our society doesn't have a realistic perspective of what health looks like

In this episode of the Results Not Typical Podcast, Nikki chats with Kevin Moore and Beck Beverage from the Reembody Method about moving beyond the chronic pain identity. They discuss: The intersection of biomechanics and pain science and why the two are not mutually exclusive The purpose of pain, why it happens, and how we can address it physically and psychologically How practitioners can hold space for themselves and their clients who have pain and why "anti healing" may be a better approach to helping people move beyond pain The role of trauma in the experience of pain How grind culture can contribute to pain and how our society contributes to us experiencing pain Learn more about the Reembody level 1 training: https://reembody.me/product/reembody-method-apprentice-certification-level-2-rcap-2/ Reembody Website: https://reembody.me Listen + Subscribe to the Reembody Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reembody-podcast/id1365160252 Connect with Nikki: Join her list for free workouts and

In this episode of Results Not Typical Nikki chats with nutrition coach Jordana Edelstein and strength coach Isabelle Barter about body autonomy, self trust, and weight loss. They discuss: Diet culture versus education around nutrition, energy balance, and habit change The problematic aspects of weight loss within our culture, but why people should still have autonomy around their goals and what they choose to do with their bodies Their own experiences with weight loss and what they learned from them Why self trust is an essential element to repairing your relationship with yourself and food Why black and white thinking doesn't work and the benefits of living in the middle Why the scale is what should be a neutral data point, but how it goes sideways for many of us Connect with Jordana: Instagram: @jordanaedelstein Website: https://www.jordanaedelstein.com/ Connect with Isabelle: Instagram: @stronger_human Website: https://www.strongerhuman.com Connect with Nikki: Join my list: https://naablevy.com/newslett

In this episode, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher Brian Linton about his experience attending his Pilates teacher training remotely during a pandemic and what it's like to be a male in a female dominated industry. They discuss: His experience pursuing his Pilates teaching training during a pandemic What originally drew him to Pilates when it's typically marketed to women and why he decided to become a teacher His insights as a new instructor Connect with Brian Say hello on Instagram @brian.a.linton Connect with Nikki: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on 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 podcast by sharing it with your friends or on social media.

In this episode, Nikki chats with registered dietician and author of Good Food, Bad Diet about how much diet can actually affect your hormones and the lack of scientific evidence around many popular alternative medicine hormone tests. They discuss: Why the idea of "balanced" hormones doesn't actually make sense The lack of evidence behind the Dutch test and why you should save your money How to spot red flags when someone is selling you a diet that is supposed to address or solve a hormone related issue Why the marketing behind "hormone helping" diets is typically too good to be true Connect with Abby Follow her on Instagram @langernutrition Visit her website abbylangernutrition.com Read her review of Dutch Testing Purchase her book Good Food, Bad Diet. Connect with Nikki: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Purchase Results Not Typical Podcast Merch If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on

In this episode, Nikki chats with Muscle Activation Techniques™ Rx specialist and strength coach Jennifer Simone Schwartz about the scientific purpose behind why we have muscle and fat, as well as the physiological effects of exercise on our system.  They discuss: The metabolic properties of muscle and fat What the research says about the effects of strength training on hormone regulation and body composition  The "Goldilocks Principle" and why it's important that we get the right "dosage" of exercise to stimulate these hormones without creating excessive inflammation Why taking an individual approach to exercise that goes beyond a generic program or "pop" fitness will yield better results Connect with Jennifer Follow her on Instagram @jennifer_simone_schwartz Visit her website impactyourfitness.net Listen to her podcast Think Fit Be Fit Connect with Nikki: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Purchase Results Not Typical Podcast Me

In this episode, Nikki chats with strength coach Isabelle Barter about the different types of strength training equipment and what each thing is best for. They discuss: The difference between strength training with barbells, kettlebells, and dumbbells Which type of training you should start with if you are a beginner Which type of equipment is best for strength vs building muscle / hypertrophy, vs building power The best equipment to buy if you want to strength train at home Click here to sign up for Kettlebells Made Simple! To connect with Isabelle and learn more about her work: Follow her on Instagram @stronger_human Visit her website strongerhuman.com Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on 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 podcast by sharing it with your

In this episode, Nikki chats with health coach and movement teacher Jordana Edelstein about what you can do to repair your relationship with food and exercise. They discuss: The difference between working hard and suffering Why developing self trust and being okay with not having all of the answers is an intrinsic part of the process How rules and restriction create more harm and don't typically lead to better health Jordana's challenges with body image and what she's done to redefine her own relationship to movement and nutrition To connect with Jordana and learn more about her work: Follow her on Instagram @jordanaedelstein Subscribe to her podcast The Movement Diaries Visit her website jordanaedelstein.com Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Enroll in Kettlebells Made Simple Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Purchase Results Not Typical Podcast Merch If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leav

In this episode, Nikki chats with yoga teacher Monica Bright about navigating pain or injury in your yoga practice.   They discuss:   - Myths about the relationship between pain and injury - Why even though yoga is thought of as therapeutic, not all yoga poses or styles are appropriate when you have pain or injury - How to have grace for yourself if you have pain or an injury and are unable to do as much as you would like - Monica's recent experience with frozen shoulder and what she's learned from it about navigating these types of long term injuries - Why modification and props are not a sign of weakness   ...and more! To connect with Monica and learn more about her work: Visit her website enhanced-body.com Follow her on Instagram @monicacbright Learn more about her online studio The Alliance Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Join the Total Package Membership and take cl

In this interview, Nikki chats with health coach Linsey Levy about why we need to take a more individualized approach to our health and nutrition. They discuss: The problem with following celebrity diets or looking at celebrities as authorities in nutrition and fitness Why the all or nothing approach or dramatic changes to one's are unsustainable and what works better Strategies to figure out what works for you in regards to nutrition How to move past your fear of eating certain foods or food groups. To connect with Linsey and learn more about her work: Visit her website linseylevy.com Follow her on Instagram @linseylevy Learn more about her group coaching program Satisfying Six Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Join the Total Package Membership site at gettotalpackage.com Finally, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on iTunes. You

In this bonus episode of Results Not Typical, Nikki and Pilates teacher Allison Skewes unpack why Gwyneth Paltrow's latest commentary about her quarantine diet was so problematic and the social implications of a New York Times article about a new weight loss drug.  They discuss: Why we shouldn't normalize socially acceptable and celebrated examples of disordered eating Why you shouldn't fear carbs and why it's important to consider diet on an individual and nuanced level and not look to celebrities or pop culture for advice The classism and racist underpinnings in demonizing foods - particularly if they are more affordable Why a weight loss pill isn't a solution for weight bias Why the medical establishment needs to better distinguish between  Links Mentioned: NYT Weight Loss Drug Article Gwyneth Paltrow Article Andrew Huberman Podcast on Hunger Hormones To connect with Allison and learn more about her work: Visit her website askewpilates.com Follow her on Instagram @allison_skewes Connect with Nikki:

In this episode, Nikki chats with personal trainer Jenn Pilotti about what the current research says about cardio and how to best integrate it into your life.  They discuss: How cardio can reduce or increase anxiety depending on the individual and the type of cardio performed The correlation between cardio and better cognition How to achieve the benefits of higher intensity cardio if you are unable to or dislike running or jumping Cardio myths, including that it will reduce / limit your muscle mass or inhibit your strength if you enjoy strength training How much cardio you need and what types of cardio you need to perform to experience the benefits of cardiovascular based exercise 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 and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Joi

In this interview, Nikki chats with strength coach Travis Pollen, PhD and yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings about how to incorporate strength training into a yoga practice. They discuss: How strength training can make advanced yoga poses feel easier and may reduce the experience of pain and injury How much load or weight you need to lift to experience the full benefits of strength training How to get started strength training and balance it with a pre-existing movement practice, such as yoga Common strength training myths in the yoga space How to purchase their book + program Strength for Yoga: Visit strengthforyoga.com and use coupon code RESULTSNOTTYPICAL20 by May 14th to get $20 off! Connect with Jenni & Travis: Follow Jenni on Instagram @ jenni_rawlings Visit Jenni's website jennirawlings.com Follow Travis on Instagram @ fitness_pollenator Visit Travis's website travispollen.com Connect with Nikki: Join her list for free workouts at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on Instagram @ naablevy How to support