Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.
Episodes
220 episodes
The Science Behind Deloads
This week, on the podcast, we talk about deloading. Deloading is a technique that allows the body and central nervous system to recover from intense training. Deloading is key to avoiding burnout and encouraging long-term gains. We discuss t...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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30:31
Machines vs Free Weights
In today’s episode, we dive into the (heated) debate: free weights vs machines. Both have their benefits, but the choice between them depends on your specific goals. We discuss which option is better for strength gains and hypertrophy, and w...
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Episode 204
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36:37
How to Find a Good Workout Program Online
In today’s episode of the podcast, we share all the information you need to know to find a solid online workout program and what red flags to look for when you’re about to purchase one (or even get a free one). If you want to buy your favori...
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Episode 203
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24:48
10 Fitness Myths That Need to Die
In today’s episode of the podcast, we debunk 10 common fitness myths that permeate the fitness and health and wellness industry. These myths are:Lifting weights makes you bulky.Your knees shouldn’t go past ...
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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41:24
Interview with Registered Dietitian, Alma Ervedosa
Alma, a Boulder, Colorado native, has always been passionate about health and wellbeing. She earned a B.S. in Nutrition with a minor in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado and became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)...
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Episode 201
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42:28
Q&A 100: Protein Grams When Breastfeeding; Breastfeeding Meals; Managing Cravings + ANNOUNCEMENT
Question 1: How many more grams of protein should you eat while breastfeeding?Question 2: What are ideal breastfeeding meals?Question 3: How do I make sense of cravings after a good sized meal of protein and ...
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Episode 200
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12:42
Fitness Coach vs Personal Trainer
Today’s episode of the podcast is on the differences between fitness coaches and personal trainers: their roles, costs, and benefits. Our definition of a fitness coach is someone who is offering their services online. We go over what fitness...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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40:30
Q&A 99: When to Reverse Diet; Squatting Below Parallel; How to Track Steps
Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: How do you know when to reverse diet?<...
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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11:11
The Truth Behind Ozempic
Show Notes: On today’s episode of the podcast, we dive into the truth behind Ozempic, a GLP-1 agonist. Ozempic mimics glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), a naturally occurring hormone released by the gut after eating. This ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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37:50
Q&A 98: Inner Thigh Fat; Gut Issues; Body Fat Loss
Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: I’m looking to shed my inner thigh flab...
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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18:06
How to Break Through Strength Plateaus
Today’s episode of the podcast is all about how to break through strength plateaus. A strength plateau is a period of time when your strength gains level off or plateau even though you are continuing your workouts. The biggest reason people ...
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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28:45
Q&A 97: Different Body Types; Calf Exercises; 3 Day Per Week Split
Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: Can you explain the different body types?<...
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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13:34
Strength Training While Pregnant
In today's episode of the podcast, we talk about strength training during pregnancy. We wanted to talk about this because we get a lot of questions and have many clients who have trained with us throughout their pregnancies. First, we discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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37:56
Q&A 96: Boredom and Deloads; Testing Body Fat Percentage; Hitting Protein at the Cost of Overeating
Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: Is boredom a good reason for a deload week...
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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12:06
Dieting vs Healthy Eating
On today’s episode of the podcast, we talk about the difference between dieting and eating healthy. We wanted to discuss this topic because there is confusion between what healthy eating and dieting are, and wanted to break down the pros and...
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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23:15
Q&A 95: Low Carb Pasta; Creatine for Women; Consistency w/ Tracking Food
Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: Has anyone tried any of the low carb / hig...
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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11:59
How to Get Rid of Knee Pain
Today on the podcast, we go over knee pain. Knee pain is common, especially here in Colorado where there is a lot of skiing, trail running, biking, and other outdoor sports that tend to be quad dominant with constant knee flexion. We go over...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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26:40
Q&A 94: AI Personal Trainers; Sticking with Workouts Before Switching Them; Fav Ice Cream
Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: Do you think AI is going to replace personal t...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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13:40
Evolution of Food and Fitness: How Lifestyles Have Changed
In today’s episode of the podcast, we discuss our own evolution as a species to gain a deeper understanding of why health and fitness are so important in our modern world. Our evolution holds the keys to how we’re wired for survival and why ...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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27:19
Q&A 93: Lower Back Tightness; Tennis Elbow Exercises; Lat Pulldown Form
Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: I DREAD leg day because of my lower back. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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16:37
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Digestive Health Affects Fitness & Performance - An Interview with Amber Rice-Horvath, CN
Today on the podcast, we interview Amber Rice-Horvath, CNIf you'd like to work with Amber or any of our nutrition partners, fill out an interest form Amb...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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51:58
Q&A 92: Obstacle Course Races; Hip Shifting During Squats; Our STRONGER Program
Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: What does everyone think about savage race...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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11:57
Client Interview: River Ackman
River has been a client of BarPath Fitness for over 3 years on individual virtual personal training with Katie. Throughout that time, they started their transition as a trans man, including performing top surgery and starting Testosterone Hormo...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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41:06
Q&A 91: Unilateral Training When Injured; How Much Cardio is Too Much; Our Programming!
Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!Question 1: What’s your take on training a single arm or l...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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8:27
Why Fats Won’t Make You Fat
In today’s episode of the podcast, we discuss why fat is essential for your body. Fat is a macronutrient that is crucial for maintaining hormone levels, energy, libido, mood, and strength, and supports basic cellular functions, including nut...
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Season 1
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Episode 186
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30:40