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
119 episodes
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 ...
How I'm Using Chat GPT To Help Me With Food Logging + Recipe Creation
EP 100!! - On this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey is diving in on some helpful ways she's been using chat to log food, create recipes, and find trends in her current routine so that she can optimize protein intake, carb timing, restorati...
Carbs Around Training: How to Use Them to Train Better, Recover Faster, and Still Lose Fat
Ep 99: In this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey breaks down exactly how and why carbohydrates support your training, recovery, hormones, and fat loss goals, and how to use them strategically instead of emotionally.If...
5 Of Your Top Fat Loss Questions, Answered! (Part 2)
Ep 98: Prepare to love this episode! Today we're diving in on some of your most asked fat loss questions in a way that makes the "why" simple to understand. We cover realistic timelines, why your weight might go up when you start lifting, the r...
5 Of Your Top Fat Loss Questions, Answered! (Part 1)
Ep 97: In this episode, I’m answering five of the most common fat loss questions I hear from women — the ones that keep you stuck in cycles of dieting, second-guessing, and never quite feeling like you’re doing it “right.”We talk ...
THE MAIN HABITS MY CLIENTS CREATE TO GET RESULTS ALL YEAR LONG
EP 96: In this episode of Strength To Build, I share my approach to building sustainable fitness habits—and why I don’t believe in extreme challenges like 75 Hard.Instead of changing everything at once, I focus on making smal...
5 Thing I'm Doing To LOCK IN For The Rest Of The Year
Ep 95: We're not "I'll start in January" kind of people. In this episode, Chelsey breaks down why the habits you maintain (or abandon) during chaotic seasons quietly shape who you become next year—and how to build consistency when moti...