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
125 episodes
Why Running Feels Hard + Exactly What To Strengthen To Fix It (Lower Body Edition)
Ep 125: If you've ever wondered why running leaves your knees, hips, or calves feeling sore—or why running just doesn't feel as smooth as you'd like—this episode is for you.Today, I'm breaking down what your body is actually being asked ...
AMA: Current Nutrition Goals, Working As A Trainer With A Baby, Pregnancy Workout Considerations, What To Do After A Deficit, And More!
Ep 124: Today AMA covers a lot of topics! We touch on fitness, food, fav training sneakers and then chat about life as a trainer with a baby - how we got Apollo to sleep + how I prepped myself for maternity leave as someone who needed to pay fo...
AMA: Exercises For Quad Dominant Girlies, Lower Core vs Upper Core Training, Why Alignment Matters and More!
Ep 123: In this week's AMA episode, I'm answering some of your most recent fitness questions—from whether you actually need to train your "lower core" differently, to exercises to do if you feel like you're quad-dominant and how and why alignme...
AMA: Fat Loss Once You Have Muscle, Rest Times If Focus Is Building Strength, Why You Plateau In Fitness Classes & More!
Ep 122: Another Ask Me Anything episode! This week I’m answering your questions on fat loss, strength training, workout classes, fitness trackers, core strength, and how to know when it’s actually time to make a change to your routine.We...
How To Stay Lean All Summer Without Giving Up Your Social Life!
Ep 121: Say it with me! "Summer is meant to be enjoyed—not spent stressing over every meal or feeling like you have to "start over" every Monday."In this episode, I'm breaking down the science-backed principles that will help you stay co...
Mindset Changes You Have To Make If You Want To Get Results
Ep 120: In this episode of "Strength To Build", I'm breaking down the biggest mindset shifts that will completely change the way you approach your fitness journey. We'll talk about why consistency beats perfection, why eating more can sometimes...
AMA: Effective Workout Split 4 Days Per Week, Bridal Body, How To Do Strength & Cardio, Cals While Building Strength and More!
Ep 119: In today's "Ask Me Anything" episode, we have a great mix of questions from women all at different stages. From postpartum effective workouts splits and bridal prep, to combing strength into the routine of a runner and how to (or if you...
AMA: Bulk or Maitenance Calories For Building Muscle, Retaining Clients, Creating Better Full-Body Workouts In Big Box Gyms & More!
Ep 118: In this "Ask Me Anything" Episode, we cover some questions from the everyday girl and from other coaches regarding the best ways to retain clients and encourage them to be consistent. We talk about ideas on if you should sta...
What Makes Short Workouts Ineffective, And How To Make Them 10x Better
Ep 117: In this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey breaks down exactly what separates effective short workouts from the ones that leave you sweaty, exhausted, and wondering why your body never changes.Whether you're a busy mo...
AMA: Thoughts On Peptides, Pre Workout Foods, Exactly How To Build An Effective Workout and More
Ep 116: In this episode of Strength To Build, we're doing another "Ask Me Anything"! We dive in on my thoughts on Peptides, workouts in the first trimester, an exact breakdown of everything I think about when building out a single workout + wor...
How To Make Healthy Eating Feel Easy & Sustainable | Ft. Earthy Jane (Jane Olivia)
Ep 115: In this episode of Strength To Build, I sit down with wellness creator, private chef, and recipe developer Jane Olivia, also known as Earthy Jane, to talk about how to make h...
The Dense Bean Salad Girl: Violet Witchel on Meal Prep, Grocery Staples, and Eating Well All Week
Ep 114: You've probably seen the dense bean salad all over your feed — and today I'm sitting down with the woman who started it all. Violet Witchel is a food creator who turned a simple, practical meal into one of the most viral food trends on ...
AMA: How To Train Your Core, Stress & Weight Gain, Increasing Your Metabolism, Cardio Without Muscle Loss, Protein On Rest Days & MORE!
Ep 113: In this episode of Strength To Build, I’m answering another batch of some of your most recent fitness and nutrition questions — from how to actually train your core for both strength and aesthetics, to why fat loss can...
The Top 5 Variables That Actually Drive Results
Ep 112: In this episode, I break down the top 5 variables that actually drive results when it comes to building muscle, losing fat, and changing your body composition.We talk about what progressive overload really looks l...
Reverse Dieting 101: How to Eat More To Break Through A Plateau Without Gaining Fat
Ep 111: In this episode of Strength To Build, we're talking about all things "Reverse Diet!" If you feel stuck eating low calories just to maintain your weight or have hit a plateau but still have body fat you want to lose, this episode is for ...
Your 8 Week Summer Body Blueprint
Ep 110: In this episode of Strength to Build, I’m breaking down my new 8 Week Summer Prep Plan that I am so excited about! A fun, at home, Db Only program built with cardio progressions.In this episode, we cover:•How 8 weeks can be ...
AMA: Postpartum Pancake Ass, How To Reverse Diet Without Gaining Weight, What To Do If Tummy Is Flabby But Don't Need To Lose More Weight + More!
Ep 109: In this episode of Strength to Build, we are answering your guys' questions per usual !! We talk about some current discounts, things I'm loving and then we get into why postpartum pancake ass is a thing and what to do about it. We talk...
AMA: What Actually Makes A HIIT Workout Effective, How To Know If You're In A Calorie Deficit, When To Start Getting Ready For Your Wedding & More!
Ep 108: In this AMA episode of Strength To Build, I’m answering your biggest fitness questions—from what actually makes a HIIT workout effective, to how long you really need to get in shape for your wedding.We get into what matt...
AMA: Why Pilates Works For Some People More Than Others, Walking For Fat Loss, Nutrition Around Training & More!
EP 107: We're back with another AMA episode! I’m answering your guys' questions about the difference between my training programs, why different types of workouts produce different results for different people and protein choices to be aware of...
AMA: Signs Cardio Is Hurting Your Strength, How Long To Stay In A Surplus, Increasing Weight Without Losing Form & More!
Ep 106: In this AMA episode of Strength To Build, I’m answering your guys' questions!!We're talking about how alcohol actually affects progress, how to combine cardio with strength training without sabotaging muscle growth, and ...
10 Surprising Reasons You’re Bloated (That Have Nothing to Do With Food Intolerances)
Ep 105: In this episode, we break down the surprising (and often overlooked) reasons you might feel puffy, backed up, or like food/water is just sitting — even when you’re eating clean and exercising. We cover how stress, under-eati...
Fall Off Your New Year’s Goals? Do These 5 Things to Reset.
Ep 104: This episode of Strength To Build, we are talking about the inevitable moment that motivation dips and consistency starts to feel harder than it did in January. Instead of starting over (again!!), we’re talking about how to reset...
My Exact Night-to-Morning Routine for a Successful Morning Workout!
Ep 103: In this episode of Strength To Build, I'm here to remind you that consistency doesn't come from motivation, it comes from discipline, and discipline is EASIER when you're environment supports your goals.Today I go through my e...
AMA: Carb Cycling, How To Break The Habit Of Constantly Snacking, How Long Can You Be In A Calorie Deficit, & More!
Ep 102: Back to back "ask me anything" episodes?! (SUBMIT MORE QUESTIONS BELOW ANYTIME!) In today’s “Ask Me Anything” episode, Chelsey is answering four more recently submitted questions + sharing some current favorites, includi...
AMA: Are 5AM Workouts Bad For Hormones, How To Balance Running With Strength Training, How Training Impacts Insulin & More!
Ep 101: In today's "Ask Me Anything" episode, Chelsey is answering four of your most recent questions + goes over some updates including her upcoming trip to Hawaii, the bread making trend on TikTok, and the NEW February App Program!She ...