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Crossfit Lady

Crossfit Lady

By LP

A podcast for Crossfit women over 50 who are interested in staying active in this sport through menopause and beyond. This show offers information, tips, and encouragement through Crossfit news, guest speakers, and book reviews. For more information, reach out to: Crossfitladypodcast@gmail.com, @cfladypodcast
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Fitness Fridays at Leda’s

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Fitness Fridays at Leda’s

Fitness Fridays at Leda’s

Fitness Fridays is a day spent with amazing women in my neighborhood who are working on re-gaining strength, balance, and improve overall health and fitness.
Apr 21, 202421:00
The moody side of menopause

The moody side of menopause

Depression, anxiety, irritability are just some of the mood changes during menopause. I’m on this moody rollercoaster!
Mar 24, 202429:55
Threshold Training- What it is and why You Need It!

Threshold Training- What it is and why You Need It!

In this episode I discuss threshold training, a practice that balances speed and intensity with technique. Hear my recent experience with it and why it is so important.
Feb 04, 202420:43
A Conversation with Barb Higgins of A Thousand Tiny Steps and the Molly B. Foundation

A Conversation with Barb Higgins of A Thousand Tiny Steps and the Molly B. Foundation

Listen to my conversation with my new friend, Barb Higgins. She is an amazing person who shares her life's joys and struggles on her podcast and website A Thousand Tiny Steps and now has a new book; "Motherland" available in stores. Barb is also CrossFit coach and shares how CrossFit has helped her through child loss and becoming a new mom at age 57. athousandtinysteps.com/
Jan 14, 202401:17:02
Preparing for the Unknown and Unknowable in 2024

Preparing for the Unknown and Unknowable in 2024

In this episode I share about a life event that prompted reflection and gratitude about the impact of CrossFit to get me through tough times.
Jan 01, 202420:40
Leaks Happen. Don’t let them keep you from dubs or heavy lifting! -with Holly Mosack

Leaks Happen. Don’t let them keep you from dubs or heavy lifting! -with Holly Mosack

Holly Mosack, is on a mission to help women remain active through incontinence and menstrual periods with her innovative, leakproof active wear. As a veteran, CrossFit box owner, athlete, mom, and someone who experiences bladder leakage, she understands what women need. She talks about her struggles with incontinence and what she has learned from her clients through her entrepreneurial journey.

*Crossfit Lady listeners receive 20% discount with the code "crossfitlady"

www.gowithmoxie.com
Dec 10, 202330:44
Ageless Athletics with Michelle Rowell

Ageless Athletics with Michelle Rowell

Nov 12, 202327:23
How I studied for the L3 Exam

How I studied for the L3 Exam

Study resources: The Professional Coach youtu.be/IBZdLFaPfPY?si=6hbgYCWff16TmamQ The Best Hour of Their Day www.besthouroftheirday.com/podcast
Oct 22, 202328:20
S3E1: I’m Back and I’m L3 Trainer!

S3E1: I’m Back and I’m L3 Trainer!

Welcome to season 3 of the podcast!
Oct 04, 202312:05
Training Through Menopause

Training Through Menopause

Listen to my talk on Training Through Menopause that I gave at a recent Women’s Health Event. This is the last episode until season 3 in the Fall. I hope you enjoy!
Apr 02, 202355:56
Book Club: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

Book Club: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

I hope you enjoy my review of the book and thoughts that it evoked.
Mar 12, 202318:05
Tina's Keys to Muscle-Building Success and Becoming an Expert in Yourself

Tina's Keys to Muscle-Building Success and Becoming an Expert in Yourself

Tina Collins is a menopausal mom in her 50s on a muscle-building mission! AT age 40. at the onset of menopause, she discovered a love for strength training, healthy eating, and the amazing physical and mental benefits that she's gained in 4 years through consistency.  She says " I'm not an expert in anything but myself, but I love to talk about and share all the things that have been effective for me on this journey and hope to inspire women my age."

Link to Creatine Graphic:

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Gabrielle Lyon Podcast

https://drgabriellelyon.com/podcast/

Feb 19, 202349:22
A year of coaching, the Level 2 and belonging.

A year of coaching, the Level 2 and belonging.

It’s been a full year of coaching! Hear my thoughts on this journey as well as my experience with the Level 2. I share with you an epiphany I had, as well as some good advice from Brené Brown about belonging vs fitting in. Hope you enjoy!
Feb 05, 202332:38
Is your scaling a catalyst or a crutch?

Is your scaling a catalyst or a crutch?

In this episode I talk about 3 ways to use scalings and modifications to help you achieve new skills.
Jan 22, 202315:13
Exercise, the secret to longevity! Featuring a presentation by Dr. Tommy Wood

Exercise, the secret to longevity! Featuring a presentation by Dr. Tommy Wood

Jan 08, 202326:48
Book Club-A review Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear

Book Club-A review Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear

The New Year is a great time to set forth a new direction in terms of our daily habits. This book might be one that can help you in this endeavor with ideas and tools to get you started.
Jan 01, 202330:45
Extend the life of your engine by warming it up!

Extend the life of your engine by warming it up!

Let's talk about what makes a good warm-up and ways we can improve the way we warm up for WODs.  Also, a little bit about why cool-downs are important for us in menopause.

Dec 11, 202213:11
Be like Mary! Staying active and strong as a masters athlete.

Be like Mary! Staying active and strong as a masters athlete.

This episode features Mary Lohman, Crossfitter, grandmother, motorcyclist and all-around rock star!
Nov 27, 202237:40
Book club: The Next Level by Dr. Stacy Sims and Selene Yeager

Book club: The Next Level by Dr. Stacy Sims and Selene Yeager

In our first book club episode I discuss The Next Level; A must-read for women in menopause!
Nov 14, 202217:06
Interview with Shawna Norton, Co-founder of Competitive Female Training and the Level M program for menopausal women

Interview with Shawna Norton, Co-founder of Competitive Female Training and the Level M program for menopausal women

In this episode, Shawna shares how the Competitive Female Training program got started and explains her Level M program for menopausal women.  For more information about her programs, please visit: https://www.competitivefemaletraining.com/ and follow Shawna on instragram @shawna_norton.


Oct 30, 202248:04
Burgener Strength Weightlifting Level I Course Review!

Burgener Strength Weightlifting Level I Course Review!

In this episode, I share my experience with the Burgener Strength Weightlifting Level 1 Course and talk about how I was able to apply what I learned! Let me know if you've taken this course, what you thought of it and how you've incorporated it into your practice. @cfladypodcast, Crossfitladypodcast@gmail.com  

https://www.crossfit.com/specialty-courses


Oct 16, 202224:36
Crossfit and Menopause with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo

Crossfit and Menopause with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo

Dr. Carla Digirolamo, Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist specializing in infertility and menopausal medicine, talks about CrossFit and its impact on the menopause transition. For more info about Dr. DiGirolamo and the Athletic Aging newsletter, visit: www.athleticaging.blog
Oct 02, 202231:59
Welcome to Season 2

Welcome to Season 2

Welcome back! Things discussed in this episode include: mission statements, fitness photo shoots, and new content such as interviews and book club!
Sep 18, 202219:29
Episode 15: CrossFit stereotypes, and The 8 Colors of Fitness.

Episode 15: CrossFit stereotypes, and The 8 Colors of Fitness.

A fun dive into popular CrossFit stereotypes and what your personality reveals about your fitness type. Find out more at: https://the8colorsoffitness.com/, https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/blog/whats-fitness-color/, www.playbuzz.com/junkbrands10/which-female-crossfit-athlete-are-you-most-like
May 29, 202218:26
Episode 14: Flipping the script on what it means to be a woman over 50.

Episode 14: Flipping the script on what it means to be a woman over 50.

Crossfit has a tremendous impact on changing the narrative on what it means to be an older, active woman. Episode resources: We the Women Project youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOUJdfGFdEe25Aa4hA5P2XpTcvpVV2mko Next Level book by Dr Stacy Sims: www.drstacysims.com/
May 15, 202228:46
Episode 13: Overcoming Fear at the Box

Episode 13: Overcoming Fear at the Box

In this episode I offer some tips that can help overcome fears with CrossFit skills.
May 01, 202223:27
Episode 12: Cherry Picking. Why we, the older female athletes, might be doing it more.

Episode 12: Cherry Picking. Why we, the older female athletes, might be doing it more.

Real talk about why we may be cherry picking WODs, how it can undermine our training and what to do about it.
Apr 17, 202216:02
Episode 11: Am I still doing CrossFit if I scale so much?

Episode 11: Am I still doing CrossFit if I scale so much?

Don’t talk yourself out of CrossFit. Variance and relative intensity are two big reasons why CrossFit can meet you wherever you are at! www.crossfit.com/essentials/defining-crossfit-part-2-intensity www.crossfit.com/essentials/defining-crossfit-part-3-variance
Apr 03, 202218:09
Episode 10: Coaching: The good and bad and everything in between.

Episode 10: Coaching: The good and bad and everything in between.

After 3 months of coaching, I’m sharing my experience and talking through my own performance review.
Mar 20, 202235:05
Episode 9: The greatest adaptation

Episode 9: The greatest adaptation

In this episode I talk about how our internal dialogue impacts us in and out of the box. Plus how to develop a mental tape from which we can grow in a positive way.
Mar 06, 202219:34
Episode 8: Celebrating a CrossFit Lady Podcast milestone!

Episode 8: Celebrating a CrossFit Lady Podcast milestone!

We have over 1500 listens! Let’s celebrate with a couple of great CrossFit articles and listener emails!
Feb 20, 202218:06
Episode 7: If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.

Episode 7: If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.

This episode is about things that are challenging-and sometimes suck- but that we must do if we want to see real changes in weight loss/health/fitness.
Jan 30, 202216:31
Episode 6: Injuries! Some do’s and don’ts for when they happen.

Episode 6: Injuries! Some do’s and don’ts for when they happen.

Let’s talk about injuries and what to do when they happen. I start by telling you about my latest and dumbest injury!
Jan 16, 202227:52
New Year! New Me-Nopause!

New Year! New Me-Nopause!

Celebrating menopause and how CrossFit can help us through it.
Jan 02, 202229:37
Episode 4: My L-1 experience and Shifting the Paradigm

Episode 4: My L-1 experience and Shifting the Paradigm

Spoiler alert!- I got my L-1 and I’m telling you all about it. Also, real talk about shifting the paradigm of thinking about aging.
Dec 20, 202122:28
Episode 3: The CrossFit mindset and showing up despite obstacles.

Episode 3: The CrossFit mindset and showing up despite obstacles.

Consistency and perseverance through the pandemic and beyond.
Dec 06, 202117:43
Episode 2: Live to Fight Another Day!

Episode 2: Live to Fight Another Day!

This episode talks about beginning CrossFit, scaling, and the importance of listening to your body. Reach out to me at Crossfitladypodcast@gmail.com

Nov 22, 202115:39
Welcome to episode 1!

Welcome to episode 1!

“Welcome! I don’t know what I’m doing but I believe in what I’m doing” (Also, I was so nervous that I forgot to say my name- it’s Leda by the way 🙂)
Nov 09, 202112:23