The Coach's Confidant
By Erika Wescott
The Coach's ConfidantNov 13, 2022
Why I don't think most people should do group exercise
The good, the bad, and the ugly of group ex.
I've been in the industry for 10+ years as a coach and a client. I've drank the Kool-Aid for sure. Yoga, spin, hiit, I have done it all. But here is why I think group exercise isn't for most people and the benefits of hiring a coach or trainer to help with your fitness goals.
Shout out to @paragontrainingmethods and @codywescottgolf who both create excellent, affordable training programming that will get you to a better body comp, better mobility in a way you can work smarter, not harder.
www.paragontrainingmethods.com
www.codywescottgolf.com
Why you are GAINING weight in maintenance
Are you working on finding your maintenance calories and GAINING weight? Do you want to learn more about what maintenance really is?
Here is a 20 minute discussion on why that could be happening and what it could mean.
Hybrid training: how to balance strength training with endurance training + other sports
SPECIAL GUEST Alex Maclin and Erika chat about their experiences with hybrid training for Jiu Jitsu, Hyrox and other sports while maintaining muscle and strength.
When "life gets in the way" of your health goals
What does it even mean when we say "life got in the way?"
It's time to start to unpack some old habits and belief systems that plague the narratives we have ingrained in our brain.
You are not too busy for your health. And here is why.
We need to rethink what HIGH PROTEIN really means
If you are new to tracking your food or you just started working with a coach on nutrition, you probably were told to eat more protein. And it might seem like A LOT. Here's why it's actually not a lot at all...
Why it's ok to be average: understanding your maintenance and how to live the majority of your life
What is maintenance and how do we achieve it?
Dieting is actually really easy. It's how we spend the other 95% of our life that actually really matters.
Referenced: In defense of being average, Mark Manson.
SPECIAL GUEST ALEX MACLIN!! Nutrition Mindset + Expectations: What to expect when you are beginning your nutrition + fitness journey
Nutrition Mindset + Expectations: What to expect when you are beginning your nutrition + fitness journey
Alex Maclin and Erika Elko discuss managing client expectations when beginning a new fitness + nutrition journey. We cover timelines, what to expect when cutting or bulking, when to expect results, how long it REALLY takes to see changes and a TON more.