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
92 episodes
Reverse Diets, Ozempic, Fat Loss Plateaus, Postpartum Muscle Building, Smart Calorie Cuts & More With Dr Emily Dow
Ep 92: In this follow-up conversation with Dr. Emily Dow, we dive deeper into our Advanced Training & Nutrition Online Program and what clients can expect inside. We break down the real journey of one of our clients who’s currently...
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Episode 92
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42:46
AMA: Minimal Effective Dose Strategy For Fat Loss, When To Ramp Up Weights Postpartum, How To Improve Progress At Home With Just DB's and More!
Ep 91: In this Ask Me Anything episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey answers the most common questions you guys are asking right now about getting stronger, lifting heavier, navigating postpartum training, and seeing real results with ...
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Episode 91
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43:13
How To Enjoy The Holidays Without Crashing Out About Your Progress
Ep 90: The holidays don’t have to derail your fitness or make you feel like you’re “starting over” come January. In this episode, Chelsey breaks down how to approach the holiday season with balance, strategy, and zero guilt — so you can enjoy y...
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Episode 90
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38:40
How Your Gut Health Shapes Fertility, Fitness, and The Future Of Your Children With "Tiny Health"
Ep 89: Today on Strength to Build, Chelsey sits down with Cheryl Sew Hoy, the founder and CEO of Tiny Health, to unpack the fascinating world of gut health — from fertility and pregnancy to postpartum recovery and fitness...
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Episode 89
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46:44
Hot Take: Your Slow Light Weight Workouts Are Actually Chipping Away At Your Longevity
Ep 88: In this episode, Chelsey breaks down the science of Type I vs. Type II muscle fibers — and why most people never actually train the ones that matter most for longevity, strength, and athleticism.You’ll learn:Wha...
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Episode 88
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41:44
AMA: Spin Class For Sprint Interval Training, Tips For Easy Meal Prep, Hormone Testing, C Section Recovery & more.
Ep 87: In this episode of Strength To Build, Chelsey talks about an upcoming job she's *manifesting* and then gets into your guys' questions of the week! She goes over her hair mineral test analysis, c section recovery, if spin class is a good ...
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Episode 87
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39:08
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 68
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42:47