The Practical Fitness Podcast
The Practical Fitness Podcast is a podcast about strength, cardio, and training decisions that actually hold up in real life. Hosted by strength and conditioning coach Laurel Beversdorf, the show focuses on practical, evidence-informed guidance for people who want to train consistently without overcomplicating it. Episodes break down common misconceptions, explain what actually matters (and what doesn’t), and help listeners make sense of exercise advice so they can stop second-guessing their choices and start building strength and endurance in ways that fit their time, energy, and goals.
Episodes
3 episodes
03: Stop Fearing Fatigue. Stop Chasing Fatigue.
A lot of people think feeling tired, sore, or heavy after training means something is wrong. In this episode, I break down why fatigue itself is not the problem and how misunderstanding it can make training feel way more confusing than it needs...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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20:53
02: Reps Done vs. Reps Left — And Why It Matters
If you're consistently landing on even numbers or 10 reps for your sets, you might be stalling your progress. And in this episode, I explain why.Most strength programs give you tidy rep prescription, such as to do 3 sets of 10. But when ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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42:46
01: Let's Talk About Sets, Baby!
If strength training keeps slipping through the cracks of your schedule, even though you know it matters and you want to be consistent, this episode is for you.Most people are taught to organize strength training around workouts. And whe...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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25:00