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Fit Chit Chat
Are you a gym baddie committed to levelling up in all areas through health and fitness? Join online fitness coach and personal trainer Danika every Monday as she touches all topics that matter to you in the fitness space. Whether chit chatting solo or collaborating with a range of others from the fitness space (think PTs, dieticians, physios, counsellors, and even her own clients!) you are guaranteed to leave feeling educated, entertained, and empowered to become your baddest damn self.
Episodes
105 episodes
Ep. 104 – The 3 simple sayings I use with every client to nail consistency
If you’re struggling with consistency, this one is for you. You’re about to get a sneak peak into what coaching with me is like. It’s not just another hack or habit that I’m going to teach, it’s 3 simple sayings the help rewire your brain and i...
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Ep. 103 – 3 major mindset shifts when switching to strength and muscle growth when your whole life has been weight loss
Have you just ticked off a major weight loss goal? I’ve done it too. At the start of my journey I lost 35kgs so I can relate to what it’s like being in your shoes right now. But now, you want to switch your focus to getting strong and growing m...
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Ep. 102 – Your question “is this food okay to eat?” answered!
Have you ever caught yourself standing in the middle of an isle at the supermarket staring at a food you’ve picked off the shelf thinking to yourself “is this food okay to eat?” “Can I have this when I’m trying to lose weight?” or “Will this he...
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Ep. 101 – 3 things I’ve done to reignite my training fire
The final quarter of last year my training was… interesting. I got injured, I was dreading going and my performance was pretty damn average. But I’ve come out of the gates strong for 2025 and I’m predicting this is going to be my best year yet...
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Ep. 100 – Feat. Mel Buckingham – when and when not to diet
If you’re thinking about jumping into a deficit phase, we need to chat first. As I say to my clients, "there is always time to diet" which also inadvertently implies there are times when it might not be in your best interest.On this spe...
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Ep. 99 – The health star rating isn’t what you think it means
We’ve all seen the health star rating on the front of food packaging, right? And you’ve probably an instance where you felt pretty guilty realising what you’re eating has only 1 or 2 stars out of 5. Well, you might find today's episode pretty e...
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Ep. 98 – 5 questions to ask before you try to lose weight
If you’re about to start making some changes in attempt to lose weight, I want you to stop and ask yourself these 5 questions first. Because why make the process harder than it needs to be? And you might be overlooking one of these simple yet v...
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Ep. 97 – How to pick the right gym for you
If you’re just getting back into the gym or, like me, looking to switch up your training location, this episode is for you. It’s no secret that there are SO MANY gyms out there now so... how do you pick the right one? Let’s stop this decision f...
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Ep. 96 – The easiest trick to fall asleep
Do you struggle to fall asleep? Even if you get to bed on time, you have a million thoughts racing through your mind the moment your head hits the pillow. That pesky anxiety creeps in, you’re thinking about the 20 points on your to do list for ...
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Ep. 95 - Ready made meals: should you have them and what to consider
If you’re trying to get fit, strong, healthy, lose weight or improve your well being, are ready made meals something you can include? If so – how do you know which ones to pick and what should you be looking for? I’m going to go through this an...
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Ep. 94 – Explaining “eat more and lose weight”
You’ve probably heard the saying “eat more and lose weight” but how does that work? I mean, it does sound counter intuitive when we know we need to be in a caloric deficit to lose weight. In this episode I’m going to break down exactly what thi...
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Ep. 93 – Ditch New Year’s resolutions, try this instead if you want to make a change
If you struggle with the pressure of new year’s resolutions but know you want to make a change, this episode is for you. It’s 2025 and we’re not setting ourselves up for failure this time round. It’s your year to try something new and make actu...
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Ep. 92 – Training & tattoos: The dos and don’ts of training in the gym with fresh ink
If you’re a gym girlie who like’s getting inked, this episode is for you. Does it ever feel like getting tattooed interrupts your consistency and progress in the gym? Or are you scared and unsure how to train with fresh ink because you really d...
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Ep. 91 – What really happens to your body when you turn 30
Is everything really that much harder once you turn 30? Do you suddenly get more aches, pains and injuries and does it feel seemingly impossible to lose body fat but oh so easy to gain it?Let’s go through what really happens to your body...
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Ep. 90 – What’s normal gym etiquette? When to share and when to stand your ground
Let’s be honest, being in the gym full stop can be quite daunting.You’re already battling with a bit of gym anxiety then suddenly someone tries to take your machine or dumbbells. Now what? Is it normal to share? Or should you stand your...
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Ep. 89 – 3 tips to stop hitting snooze and make waking up early feel easy
Are you constantly hitting snooze? ⏰Desperately wanting to sink your teeth into a morning routine or get your training in before work but just can’t seem to make it happen? 😭I don’t think it’s because you don’t want to or you do...
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Ep. 88 – How to film your training like a pro and without feeling awkward
If there is 1 thing I hear women are nervous about in the gym it’s not other people watching them, it’s not what they’re wearing, it’s filming their training. And in my opinion if you want to improve your technique, lift heavier and be an ultim...
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Ep. 87 – Behind the scenes: listen to an online client’s fat loss phase check in
Here is a sneaky peak behind the scenes of an online coaching client’s check in 👀She is currently in the final weeks of her fat loss phase before heading off on a long holiday. So whether you’re here to learn a little more about what on...
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Ep. 86 – 10 simple ways to improve your health you might be overlooking
Nailing your macros and getting all your training in can feel like a big ask some weeks. And there’s lots of really simple habits in between diet and gym you can implement that will seriously improve your overall health. So let’s break down 10 ...
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Ep. 85 - 3 tips to make meal prep easier
If the idea of doing a bulk meal prep and living out of Tupperware turns you off... listen up. Honestly, the secret to being consistent and on track with your nutrition is planning and preparation BUT I also appreciate not many of you ...
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Ep. 84 – How long do you need to spend in the gym to make progress?
Do you ever question if you're spending enough time in the gym to make a change?Wondering whether your sessions need to be longer and if doing more exercises would get you better results. Or maybe you’re second guessing how many days - ...
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Ep. 83 – Why any diet can work (keto, low carb etc) but you don’t need it
Has there been a time in your life where you followed a diet method like keto, low carb or Weight Watchers and it actually worked BUT as soon as you stopped because you didn’t enjoy it or it didn’t suit your lifestyle anymore, you gained the we...
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Ep. 82 – 10 ways to find your gym motivation
Is your gym motivation nowhere to be seen? Either you’ve been going for a while and starting to lose your interest. Or maybe you’ve had time off for whatever reason and you’re just struggling to get your butt back in the door. Then listen up be...
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