Strength To Build
Join me as I simplify the confusing world of fitness and provide you with the most effective training methods for achieving your best results. From solo episodes to interviews with athletes, coaches, and specialists in strength and conditioning, therapy, and nutrition, we've got you covered. Tune in for expert advice, inspiration, and motivation to reach your fitness goals. Let's train smarter, not harder!
Episodes
86 episodes
The Rep Range You’re Probably Avoiding — and Why You Need It
Ep 86: In today's episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey talks about how it's common for people to spend their training years in the 8–12 rep range — but spending some time in the 1-5 rep range has HUGE benefits that most women are skipping.
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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32:14
Tough Love Truths: What I’d Tell My Clients If I Wasn’t Afraid to Hurt Their Feelings..!
Ep 85: In today’s episode, Chelsey gets real about the common habits holding women back from seeing results — even when they think they’re “doing everything right.”These are the tough-love conversations she’d have with clients i...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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45:11
AMA: Guidance On When To Increase Weights, Wedding Prep Workout Plan, Workout Split With Toddler & Full Time Job + More!
Ep 84: In this week’s Ask Me Anything episode, Chelsey is answering your most-recent fitness and lifestyle questions. From building muscle to navigating busy schedules, here’s what she covers:Muscle Maintenance → Eve...
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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50:46
WTF Is Progressive Overload Though?
Ep 83: If you’ve ever wondered why your workouts don’t seem to be changing your body anymore, the answer might be simple: you’re not using progressive overload. In this episode, Chelsey breaks down exactly what progressive overload is, why it’s...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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43:46
Stop Starting Over on Monday: Why Weekend Sabatoge Is Killing Your Results
Ep 82: In this episode of the Strength To Build Podcast, I’m breaking down why weekends feel harder, how they can erase your progress, and practical ways to enjoy life without starting over every Monday. You’ll walk away with mindset shifts, si...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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41:04
AMA: How To Warm Up, How To Log Without Actually Tracking, Training On Vacation With Minimal Equipment & MORE.
Ep 81: In this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey starts by talking about what she's currently loving, her giveaway with Justin Hai, and the exciting new training and nutrition package now being offered with Emily Dow, PhD. (Pssst, there's o...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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39:57
The Cortisol Connection To Fat Loss, Menopause, & Quality Of Life with Justin Hai
Ep 80: In this episode of Strength To Build, I sit down with Justin Hai—entrepreneur, author, and founder of "Rebalance Health" —to dive deep into the hormone that affects us...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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1:04:42
AMA: How To Maintain Results, Do 20 Min Workouts Work, Tips For Eating Late If You Get Off Work Late, Hip Flexor Tightness and More.
Ep 79: In this episode of Strength to Build, Chelsey answers YOUR questions. Here's what is covered in today's AMA episode:How to maintain once I'm at the muscle mass/physique I want to be at.Can 20 minute workouts actually...
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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40:18
What I'll Do When I'm Ready To Go Into My Fat Loss Phase
Ep 78: In this episode, Chelsey shares her personal plan for losing fat once she finishes breastfeeding — breaking down the exact steps she’ll take and the mindset behind them. She also highlights common mistakes women make when attempting fat ...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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42:21
Body Comp After Baby, Weight Loss While Breastfeeding, How To Train Before Birth & Rebuilding Strength Postpartum
Ep 77: In this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey is answering all things pregnancy and postpartum training—from how to train your body before birth to how she personally returned to fitness after giving birth.Questions we cover:<...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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40:52
How To Actually Build Strong Glutes (Psst..It's Not Chasing The Burn)
Ep 76: Are you stuck doing endless donkey kicks and wondering why your glutes aren’t growing? In this episode of Strength to Build, Chelsey breaks down the real science behind building strong, defined glutes.You’ll lear...
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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41:16
AMA: Drinking Boundaries, Calorie Deficits, Snacking Sabotage, Why Unilateral Training Works & More.
Ep 75: In this Ask Me Anything episode, Chelsey is answering YOUR questions—from training strategies to fat loss tips, snacking struggles, and even her own personal boundaries around alcohol.We get into:💪 The real purpose of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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38:09
What to Do When Fat Loss Stalls (Even After Big Results)
Ep 74: In this episode, I’m answering a listener’s question: "I've been in a plateau for almost 2 months after losing 20kg—what do I do?"If you've experienced major fat loss but the scale won't budge any...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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39:23
How to Build a “No-Track” Lifestyle That Still Gets Results
Ep 73: In this episode of Strength to Build, Chelsey dives into the practical strategies that allow her clients to build a healthy, strong body without obsessively tracking every calorie or macro. If you’re tired of logging ev...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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42:30
Junk Volume Is Killing Your Results —Here’s What to Do Instead
Ep 72: If you’ve been stuck doing more and more exercises without seeing better results, you might be wasting time on junk volume. In this episode, we break down exactly how to use training volume to build muscle and strength efficient...
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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40:44
Strength vs. Sweat: Why You Don’t Need to Be Exhausted Or Sore to Burn Fat
Ep 71: In this episode of Strength to Build, Chelsey dives into why strength training is a far more effective approach for fat loss and sustainable results than constant high-intensity cardio. You’ll learn what a “good workout”
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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41:31
Leah Van Dale: Redefining Strength After WWE, Miscarriage & Motherhood
Ep 70: In this powerful and personal episode, I sit down with Leah Van Dale — former WWE superstar, NFL cheerleader, entrepreneur, and soon-to-be mom of two — to talk about the real ...
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Episode 70
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58:40
How Movement, Mindset, and Self-Care Helped Miranda McKeon Face Breast Cancer at 19
Ep 69: In this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey sits down with actress, breast cancer survivor, and recent college grad - Miranda McKeon for an honest conversation about how her approach to health, fitness, and mental re...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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48:54
Life Update, Pregnancy Story & Postpartum Workout Plan
Ep 68: In this episode of the Strength To Build Podcast, Chelsey shares her birthing story + gives advice on things to take to the hospital. She also talks about postpartum recovery after her emergency C-Section + the focus and timeline of her ...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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42:47
AMA: How To Stop Building Muscle In Upper Body, Tips To Break Through A Plateau, How Long Until Creatine Works and More!
Ep 67: In this Q&A episode, I’m answering some of your questions that seem to be coming from women who are training smart, eating intentionally, and still feeling a little stuck. If you’ve ever wondered how to *pause* those upper body gains...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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35:23
How To Stay On Track When Life Gets Busy
Ep 66: In today's episode Chelsey is walking you through how to stay consistent with your fitness goals when life isn’t ideal, without falling into the all-or-nothing trap. Life, work, family, social events, and finances will ALWAYS find...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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34:27
The Truth About Calories: Why Eating More Can Help You Lose Weight
Ep 65: In this episode of Strength to Build, Chelsey breaks down one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness and nutrition: why eating more can actually help you lose fat. If you've been stuck in a low-calorie loop—feeli...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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33:29
Building a Fitness Empire with Carrie Minter Ebers of Carrie's Pilates Plus
Ep 64: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Carrie Minter Ebers — founder of Carrie's Pilates Plus, entrepreneur, and fitness industry trailblazer. Carrie talks to us about her upbringing and her unexpected journey into business ownership, what it...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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53:05
Balancing Your Body: Hormones, Gut Health, and Fertility Made Simple with Stefanie Adler
Ep 63: In today’s episode, I’m joined by holistic nutritionist and fertility expert Stefanie Adler for an empowering conversation about women’s wellness at every stage. We dive into what true hormone health looks like, how to support your cycle...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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1:45:10
Cycle Syncing, Barbell Squats vs. Leg Press Machine, How Long To Be In A Cut, How To Incorporate Classes & More!
Ep 62: In today's Ask Me Anything Episode, I’m answering your most recent questions—from syncing your training with your cycle to making the most of classes like OrangeTheory and F45, and how to keep training while traveling. Here’s...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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42:37